{"id":2613,"date":"2018-08-29T14:19:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T14:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2018-08-29T14:26:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T14:26:02","slug":"military-kids-can-win-20000-in-college-scholarships-from-exchange-unilever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/08\/29\/military-kids-can-win-20000-in-college-scholarships-from-exchange-unilever\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Kids Can Win $20,000 In College Scholarships from Exchange, Unilever"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military students who shine in the classroom and serve their communities can earn cash for college by sharing their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever.<\/p>\n

Four winners of the Rewards of Caring scholarship contest<\/a> will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Military students can enter the essay contest, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 27.<\/p>\n

To enter, authorized Exchange shoppers in grades six through 12 with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher must submit an entry form and an essay in English of 500 words or less explaining why their community and involvement in community service projects are important to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this essay contest, the Exchange helps students see the value of volunteering and serving others,\u201d said Army Col. Collin Fortier, the Exchange\u2019s military community liaison.\u00a0 \u201cStudents who serve in their communities see firsthand just how much their work can have an impact on the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entry forms can be obtained at Exchange locations worldwide or online at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Sept. 27 and received by no later than Oct. 15.<\/p>\n

Students should send mailed submissions to:<\/p>\n

Exchange Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest<\/p>\n

PO Box 7757<\/p>\n

Melville, NY 117775-7757<\/p>\n

Contest winners will be selected by Unilever\u2019s Operation In Touch team on or about Oct. 29. Visit www.operationintouch.com<\/a> for complete rules and entry details.<\/p>\n

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Military students who shine in the classroom and serve in their communities can earn cash for college by sharing their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Nsp6VP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative, please contact Doug Brodess, 214-312-3393 or brodessd@aafes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0\u00a0www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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