The deadline to apply for Target All-Around Scholarships is approaching. All applications are due November 1, 2005 via Target.com/education.
The Target All-Around Scholarship program rewards college-bound students or undergraduate college students under age 24 who have demonstrated an extensive commitment to volunteerism and community service. Now in its ninth year, the program will reward 625 scholarships valued at $1,000 each and one $25,000 grand scholarship.
Target All–Around Scholarship recipients are selected based on their commitment to volunteerism, including number of community volunteer service hours; volunteer leadership awards and honors; appraisal form completed by a volunteer supervisor or leader; essay on volunteer service; and grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
"Target is committed to making a real difference by supporting education for students across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "Target created the All-Around Scholarship to recognize students whose achievements go beyond the classroom and extend into the community through volunteer efforts."
Past winners of Target’s $25,000 scholarship include Haley Reimbold, who excelled in the classroom, but also volunteered as a staff member at a youth leadership camp, and Sarah Glickman, who created "Living Journals", taped conversations of people living in hospices and nursing homes. Tapes were given to family members and contained interesting stories, family histories, anecdotes and advice for future generations.
For more information on the Target All-Around Scholarship, please visit Target.com/education and click on All-Around Scholarships. No paper applications will be accepted.
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