Community Involvement Could Net a $5,000 Scholarship in Latest Exchange Contest
DALLAS – Students who go above and beyond in making a difference in their community could reap a handsome reward for their service in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unilever Rewards of Caring Scholarship contest.
To enter, authorized students in grades 6-12 with a 2.5 or higher grade point average can submit an essay in English of 500 words or less explaining their involvement in the community and why their community is important to them. Four winners worldwide will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
“Giving back and serving the community is important at any age,” said Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. “This contest gives us the opportunity to recognize and reward those students that are truly making a difference.”
Essays are due by Oct. 2, 2014 and should be mailed to:
Exchange Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest
P.O. Box 7837
Melville, NY 11775-7837
Winners will be chosen by Nov. 15, 2014.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.shopmyexchange.com.
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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or [email protected].
