$20,000 in Scholarships Up For Grabs in Exchange’s Rewards of Caring Essay Contest
DALLAS – Military students who excel at serving their communities can earn cash for college by telling their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever.
Through the worldwide Rewards of Caring scholarship contest, four winners will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. To enter, authorized students in grades six through 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 community service projects and why their community is important to them.
“The Exchange is excited to reward young scholars who are making a difference in their community,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “Giving back can start at any age, and the winners of this scholarship contest will serve as role models for all of us.”
Students must download an entry form at www.OperationInTouch.com. From Feb. 5 through March 3, students should submit essays and the entry form to:
AAFES Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest
P.O. Box 7837
Melville, NY 11775-7837
No purchase is necessary. Rewards of Caring scholarship contest winners will be notified on or about May 1.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or [email protected].