CINCINNATI, OH - Investing back into its workforce, Kroger recently awarded $300,000 to 120 students through its Kroger Scholars program. Since its launch in 2008, the program has awarded more than $5 million in scholarship funds.

"We are proud to recognize this year's Kroger Scholars for their commitment to academic excellence and service to their schools and communities," said Patty Leesemann, Head of Philanthropy at Kroger. "Our associates are at the center of everything we do at Kroger, and being able to honor their children with scholarships is a special tradition. We hope these funds make it a little easier for our associates and their children as they pursue higher education. Congratulations to our 2024 Kroger Scholars."

According to a press release, the Kroger Scholars program is presented by the Kroger Co. Foundation and is open to children (biological, adopted, and stepchildren) of associates in the Kroger Family of Companies who have two years of service and have worked at least 1,000 hours per year.

Kroger also offers a tuition reimbursement program for its associates, contributing up to $21,000 for both part-time and full-time associates.

Since 2018, the company has reimbursed more than $50 million for continuing education.

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