Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces Its Annual Teacher Scholarship Program

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Christopher & Banks Corporation, a specialty retailer of women's clothing, is proud to celebrate the second year of its Teacher Scholarship Program. This unique program continues to benefit not only undergraduate students currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education, but also lends support to teachers seeking to further their education. The program will award scholarships to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to education.

"We believe that teachers are the heart of our children's education and by investing in our teachers, we invest in our community and in our future," commented Lorna Nagler, President and CEO. "Christopher & Banks Corporation recognizes that now more than ever, current and future teachers value the support of our Teacher Scholarship Program as they endeavor to prepare our young people for the future. Today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders."

The company will start taking applications for this year's program on January 26, 2010. For further information and scholarship application please visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/christopherandbanks or either of our online shopping websites www.christopherandbanks.com and www.cjbanks.com.

About Christopher & Banks Corporation:

Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. As of January 25, 2010, the Company operates 806 stores in 46 states consisting of 540 Christopher & Banks stores, 265 stores in its plus size clothing division CJ Banks and one dual-concept store in Moosic, PA. The Company also operates the www.christopherandbanks.com and www.cjbanks.com e-commerce websites.

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