The following is a list of scholarship opportunities and essay contests for Older Girls. These are not necessarily sponsored by Girl Scouts or this Council, but are available to Girl Scouts from the following organizations.
More scholarships are available specifically for Gold Awardees. Please see the Gold Award Information page for more details.
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. A national award, with national standards,
it represents girls' time, leadership, creativity and effort contributed to making their community better.
If you are a Senior Girl Scout, you can go for the Gold!
Cadettes have the option of earning the Silver Award.
- A young woman who has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award has become a community leader. Her accomplishments
reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.
- An increasing number of colleges and universities have recognized the achievements leadership abilities of
Girl Scout Gold Award recipients by establishing scholarship programs for them. Although Girl Scouts of the
USA does not award scholarships to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, GSUSA does publish the Scholarships for
Girl Scouts Directory, which lists these schools. Copies of the directory are available at Girl Scout councils
and online at www.studio2b.org. You may also email GSUSA at scholarships@girlscouts.org for more information on all the
scholarships available to Girl Scouts.
- The Elks Foundation presents scholarships to ten Girl Scout Gold Awardees who qualify for financial
assistance annually. Information is available to councils and girls about special scholarships and other
opportunities online on www.studio2b.org.
- Girls who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award often enter the four branches of the United States Armed
Services at an advanced level and salary, having been recognized for their level of leadership shown in earning
the Girl Scout Gold Award.
- The achievements of Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are acknowledged by many government and non-profit
organizations. A list of these organizations is available for Girl Scout councils.
- The American Legion presents an American flag to each girl who earns the Girl Scout Gold Award
(Councils must contact the local branch). The American Legion also presents a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the ALA National Convention in Reno, NV. For more information about this award, visit the American Legion website or download a PDF with the requirements and application.
- Many state and local organizations also acknowledge the recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award.
- The Girl Scout Gold Award projects themselves solve community issues and improve lives.
- The Girl Scout Gold Award process creates assets for the community and the future.
If you are a Senior Girl Scout think you're ready to go for the Gold Award, download the Gold Award Information packet. If you are a
Cadette and you would like information on the Silver Award, you can download the Silver Award information packet.
Make sure you talk to your parents and troop leader so that
they will be able to help and guide you on your way to earning this prestigious award. |
