Michael Southwick, age 10, Wins $1,000 Kohl's Cares Scholarship

The Kohl’s Department Stores’ Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program honors nearly 200 deserving volunteers with $1,000 scholarships toward higher education. Michael Southwick, age 10, from Knightdale was chosen from more than 35,000 nominees nationwide for making a positive impact in his community. Through the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, Kohl's is encouraging promising youth to further their education at a time when college costs continue to rise and parents are relying heavily on federal and private student loans to fund higher education.*

Michael is dedicated to helping others by volunteering at Brown Bag Ministries during food drives.  Michael also raised enough money to purchase new toys for 100 children last Christmas.

Winners are chosen based on initiative, leadership, generosity and project benefits and outcome. In 2013, Kohl’s celebrates its 13th year of rewarding young volunteers. Since the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 19,000 kids, including the 2013 winners, with more than $3.9 million in scholarships and prizes.

The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. For more information on the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program visit kohlskids.com.

*Reuters. “As college costs rise in U.S., parents fall short of saving goals.” Heather Struck. 2013.