Beginning February 1, Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers for the 2013 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted through March 15 at kohlskids.com. Those nominating a youth volunteer must be 21 years or older.

Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,300 young volunteers across the country with more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes, honoring kids who have made a positive impact on their communities.

• Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card.
• More than 200 of the store winners will then win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward their post-secondary education.
• Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for their post-secondary education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.

The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children. Since 2001, Kohl's has recognized more than 17,000 kids with nearly $3.4 million in scholarships and prizes. To learn about past winners and find official rules and program information, visit kohlskids.com.