DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Exchange is excited to reward young scholars who are making a difference in their community,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cGiving back can start at any age, and the winners of this scholarship contest will serve as role models for all of us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Students must download an entry form at www.OperationInTouch.com<\/a>. From Feb. 5 through March 3, students should submit essays and the entry form to:\u00a0<\/p>\n AAFES Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest No purchase is necessary. Rewards of Caring scholarship contest winners will be notified on or about May 1.<\/p>\n \u00a0— 30 —<\/p>\n \u00a0The 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.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a>or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0###<\/p>\n \u00a0Media Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t
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