{"id":4212,"date":"2019-08-26T19:16:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4212"},"modified":"2019-08-26T19:22:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:22:45","slug":"military-students-can-win-20000-in-scholarships-from-exchange-unilever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/08\/26\/military-students-can-win-20000-in-scholarships-from-exchange-unilever\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Students Can Win $20,000 in Scholarships from Exchange, Unilever"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS<\/strong> \u2014 Military students who make a difference in their community are eligible to win one of 10 $2,000 scholarships through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s and Unilever\u2019s Rewards of Caring essay contest.<\/a><\/p>\n

From Aug. 30 through Sept. 26, authorized students in grades six through 12 with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) can submit an essay in English of 500 words or fewer explaining why their community and involvement in service projects are important to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis contest is a great opportunity for students involved in their communities to be recognized for their hard work,\u201d said Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is honored to acknowledge the dedication of these military children.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entries are accepted via U.S. mail only to:<\/p>\n

Exchange Rewards of Caring Scholarship 2019 Fall Contest
\nP.O. Box 7778
\nMelville NY 11775-7778<\/p>\n

Submissions must be postmarked by Sept. 26 and received by Oct. 15 to be considered.<\/p>\n

Contest winners will be selected by Unilever\u2019s Operation In Touch team. No purchase necessary to enter. For complete rules and entry details, visit www.operationintouch.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version<\/strong>: The Exchange and Unilever are offering $2,000 scholarship for 10 military kids involved in their local communities. Want to enter? Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-15W<\/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 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 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 http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Gabriela Moore, 214-312-6154, or mooreag@aafes.com<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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