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Peace First Prize

Award:

The top ten winners receive a $25,000, two-year Fellowship which can be used to 1. Contribute to the winner's education and professional development, and/or 2. Support the winner's ongoing peacemaking work. Winners also participate in a 2-year fellowship group of peacemaking leaders; leadership development program; mentoring and opportunities to actively engage in Peace First 's mission and work through participation in national and local peace initiatives.

Requirements:

Citizens or legal residents of the United States who are between the ages of 8 and 22 years old, who have undertaken projects in the United States that are well underway, ongoing, or have already taken place. Peacemaker projects should reflect Prize criteria which include: evidence of compassion (understanding and caring about other people), courage (taking risks to help others), and collaborative change (working with others to improve schools and communities).

Peace First Challenge

Award:

The Peace First Challenge is a global call-to-action to all young people to join a community of peacemakers dedicated to finding compassionate solutions to the world's problems. When you accept the Peace First Challenge, you are invited to develop your own peacemaking project addressing an injustice you care about, and Peace First will support you by providing you with tools and skills, investing in your ideas and sharing your stories and impact with the world.

Requirements:

Citizens or legal residents of the United States who are between the ages of 13 and 25 years-old are eligible to join the US Challenge. Additionally, to be eligible to receive a mini-grant, users will have to form a team. Teams will need to register, choose an injustice, submit a suggested solution they want to implement and a plan on how they want to do it. When your team submits the plan, you will indicate how much money you would like to request and what you can provide in terms of in-kind resources.

For More Information:

Kelsey Thompson-Briggs

617.261.3833

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Prudential Emerging Visionaries

Award:

Over the past 26 years, Prudential has recognized more than 150,000 young people across the United States through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The impressive vision of these young leaders inspired us to reimagine the program. Today, Prudential Emerging Visionaries celebrates young people who bring fresh perspectives and new solutions to pressing financial and societal challenges in their communities.

Requirements:

Girls ages 14-18 are eligible to apply now through November 3rd.

For More Information:

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Award:

$10,000

Requirements:

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment. The top fifteen winners each year receive a $10,000 cash award to support their service work or continuing education. Applications are submitted using our online system and are due by April 15 of each year. See http://barronprize.org

For More Information:

Barbara Ann Richman

Executive Director

P.O. Box 1470

Boulder, 80306

CO

Scout of the Year

Award:

Selected recipients are eligible to receive one of three scholarship amounts:
$5,000 1st place scholarship
$3,000 2nd place scholarship
$1,000 3rd place scholarship

Requirements:

• Registered, active Girl Scouts members who have received the Girl Scout Gold Award
• At least 15 years of age
• Demonstrated practical citizenship in school, Girl Scouting and the community
• Enrolled in high school at the time of selection.

For More Information:

or contact your local VFW

Reno, Nevada

Crutchfield-Healy Scholarship

Award:

The Joseph P. and Lotus Crutchfield-Healy Memorial Scholarship was established in July 1998 by their daughter Kathy Healy-Justice, a long-time Girl Scout volunteer in Susanville. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the accomplishment of a Senior Girl Scout earning her Gold Award and to encourage her pursuit of a four-year college or university education. The scholarship is intended to help defray the costs of attending the college or university. To request a copy of the Crutchfield-Healy Memorial Scholarship application, email jobritsch@gssn.org.

Requirements:

The applicant…
1. is a currently registered Girl Scout through Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada Council.
2. has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.
3. is a graduating high school senior.
4. has applied for or enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Academic success and extra-curricular activities will be considered, with a focus on the impact of the Gold Award project.

For More Information:

Jennifer Obritsch

Program and Training Manager

605 Washington Street

Reno, 89503

NV

775-843-6923

Indiana

Girl Scout Scholarship

Award:

The Indiana Women’s Education Foundation Girl Scout Scholarship is presented to a woman who is between her senior year in high school and her senior year in college and who has applied or is attending to a post-secondary institution for at least part-time attendance. This scholarship is only available to a Girl Scout who has completed the BPW patch and who has been an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the date of the application. Preference will be given to a student attending an Indiana school. Reapplication is required each year. Incomplete applications will be declined. The recipient will be notified by mail. Scholarship awards will be paid to the recipient’s school.

Requirements:

Each scholarship application must be filled out in its entirety or it will NOT be accepted. Each application:
Consists of two (2) pages.
· Must contain recommendation letters (preferably typed).
· Must contain the appropriate essay.
· Must include a copy of your latest transcript.
Send completed applications by due date on 2nd page to:
Indiana Women’s Education Foundation
P. O. Box 134
Knightstown, IN 46148

For More Information:

Indiana Women’s Education Foundation

765-345-9812

Nebraska

CPCU-Lawrence "Larry" Frazier Memorial

Award:

The CPCU-Lawrence “Larry” Frazier Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by the Nebraska Chapter Charter Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU). Larry Frazier was a well-respected and admired man, and was well-known in Lincoln and throughout the insurance industry nationwide. He distinguished himself and the insurance field throughout his illustrious career and involvement in various community and industry organizations. This scholarship ensures that Larry’s memory as an excellent businessman and human being will live on forever.

Requirements:

To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of a high school in Nebraska; demonstrate academic success in high school studies and must possess the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner; be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a two year or four year college or university in Nebraska. It is preferred that applicant intends to pursue a career in the field of aviation, insurance, or law. It is further preferred that applicant have experience in debate and participated in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts during his/her youth. The applicant must demonstrate financial need, maintain a desire to succeed and must contribute financially to his/her own education.

Requirements:

REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION:
· High school or college transcript(s) (copies of transcripts are acceptable). High school seniors must submit their high school transcript; high school graduates need only submit their college transcripts.
· Special Essay: Explain your 1) Interest in aviation, insurance or law, 2) The ways in which you will contribute financially to your education, and 3) Reflect briefly on your past experiences, if any, in Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts and/or debate. Your essay should be no more than 500 words.
· First page of your FAFSA Report.

Peoria, Arizona

Arizona Elk Society Annual Youth Scholarships

Award:

The Arizona Elk Society has chosen to provide scholarships to High School Seniors and College students. The AES desires to support students pursuing a degree in wildlife sciences or other closely related fields.These scholarships are available to students who will attend or are already attending accredited colleges and universities. Our hope is that these students will become the next generation of wildlife conservationists.

Requirements:

All recipients must exhibit a commitment to wildlife and the outdoors and participate in school-related responsibilities and activities. Applicants for each of the two high school student scholarships must be Arizona residents and graduating high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited college. All students, both high school and college, must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants for the college student scholarship must be pursuing a degree in and/or closely related to wildlife science from an accredited college or university.

Requirements:

· Applicants must be Arizona residents and graduating high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited college.
· All students, both high school and college, must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
· Applicants for the college student scholarship must be pursuing a degree in and/or closely related to wildlife science from an accredited college or university. A copy of the student’s high school and/or college transcript is required.
· Students must support and actively participate in the preservation of hunting.
· A copy of the student’s current hunting license is required.
· Students must be a current member of the Arizona Elk Society.
· Students must be involved in school or community activities supporting conservation and/or leadership positions within the community (FFA, scouting, 4-H, student council, and more).
· Students must submit an essay describing why wildlife conservation is important to them. In addition, the autobiography must provide evidence that the student is committed to wildlife conservation.
· Three letters of recommendation are required. and may not be from family members.

For More Information:

Steve Clark

AES Executive Director

623.444.4147

Everyday Young Heroes

Award:

Everyday Young Heroes are young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service to others and making significant progress in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each week, the YSA Team selects one young person to receive this honor. The chosen youth can have a project that is developed in or outside of the classroom, in conjunction with an organization or religious institution, or can be an initiative or organization they started on his or her own or with their friends. Projects can provide a direct service, be philanthropic, or raise awareness or advocacy around a particular community need.
The young person and their nominator are notified via email upon being selected as an Everyday Young Hero. The Hero receives a congratulatory letter, a certificate of recognition, and is highlighted in YSA’s newsletter and on social media, raising the profile of his or her good work.

Requirements:

Nominee Story
Please tell us the story of how this young hero is finding their voice, taking action, and making an impact on vital community issues.

For More Information:

GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Award:

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
· demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
· demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
· be citizens of the United States of America
· be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible)
· plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

For More Information:

Scholarship America

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

844-402-0354

The Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grants Program

Award:

The Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grants Program offers up to 500 grants of $250 each to students aged 13-17 across the United States to implement their own “Heartwarming Action Projects” to create connection and make their school or community more inclusive, kind, and empathetic. Grants are distributed on a rolling basis. “You” or “your” as used in these terms refers to the applicant.

Requirements:

Award decisions will be made based upon the following criteria:
1. Is your application complete?
2. How well does your project connect to the topic of creating inclusion, belonging, kindness, empathy, or connection?
3. Is your action plan clear and achievable?
4. How will you make an impact?
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be evaluated based upon how closely they align to the Heartwarming Project Action Grants [criteria 2-4 above].
1.1 Applicants must be:
• Youth between the ages of 13-17 at the time of submitting the application or an adult/educator endorsing a student/youth aged 13-17 led project.
• Be a resident of the US or, if the application is for an organization, based in the U.S.
• Plan to use the provided funds up to one year after issuance.
• Applicants ages 13 - 17 must have parental/guardian consent.
• Applicants may not be an employee, officer, or director of The Hershey Company or WE Charity (or family member of such individuals)

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Atlas Fellowship

Award:

Atlas Fellowship is awarding a $50,000 scholarship + all-expenses-paid summer program near UC Berkeley for the world’s most talented HS students who desire to do good.
• High school students can apply directly.
• Teachers, coaches, parents, and students can nominate someone.

Finalists
• $1,000 in scholarship funding
• 5 free books from our Atlas Library
• Online community of award winners
Fellows
• Scholarship ($50,000 for 2022 Fellows)
• Fully-funded summer program
• Extra mentorship + fellow benefits

Requirements:

Who: Highly talented high school and pre-college gap year students from around the world. (~100 Fellows and up to 500 Finalists) When: Applications open in the spring

Requirements:

Application Process:
1. Initial written application (30-60 minutes)
2. In-depth written application (5 hours)
3. Invite-only interview for our most promising candidates
Applications for 2022 are now closed, but you can nominate applicants for our 2023 season.

Abilene, Texas

Venturing and Scouting Leadership Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (renewable for a total of $4,000)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation) Incoming freshman at Abilene Christian University

For More Information:

Tamara Long, M.A., Director of Admissions 

325.674.2949 

Bemidji, Minnesota

Linda and Norman Baer Scholarship

Award:

$600

Requirements:

Jr or Sr with a declared major at BSU, 3.0 GPA minimum, and have earned the rank of Star, Life, or Eagle as a Boy Scout, or the Silver or Gold Award as a Girl Scout.

For More Information:

Diane Backer

Academic & Student Affairs

1500 Birchmont Dr NE #3

Bemidji, 56601

Minnesota

Gainesville, Georgia

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Enrolled as a residential student in Brenau Women's College
3.0 high school GPA

For More Information:

Pam Barrett

Associate Vice President and Director of Financial Aid

770.534.6176

Cleveland, Ohio

Arlene Bartlow Endowment Fund

Award:

$1,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Accepted for undergraduate study in the College of Arts and Sciences, or Case School of Engineering

For More Information:

Stephen M. Miller

Manager of Financial Aid Accounts

216.368.4530

Bronxville, New York

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$6,000 (renewable annually for four years)

Requirements:

Gold Award recipient (documentation of completion required)

Leadership Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 (renewable annually for four years)

Requirements:

High School GPA 2.5+
Interview by a Concordia Admissions Counselor

For More Information:

Kenneth Fick

Associate Director, Financial Aid

914.337.9300 ext. 2146

Nevada, Missouri

Girl Scout Leadership Award

Award:

$1,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

Sherry Pennington, Director of Financial Aid

417.667.8181 x2190

Cleveland, Mississippi

Eagle Scout or Gold Award*

Award:

$4,000 ($2,000 per year for 2 years)

Requirements:

Attainment of Eagle Scout or Gold Award at time of enrollment; verification from council leader; minimum high school GPA of 3.00. Available to current year high school graduates and community college transfer students.

For More Information:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Robbins Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 - $3,000 (renewable for three years annually)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Must submit a brief essay (250 words) describing the project she completed for her Gold Award.

For More Information:

Undergraduate Admissions Robbins Scholarship

651.523.2207

Searcy, Arkansas

Scouting Scholarship

Award:

Awarded to selected full-time students (minimum of 12 hours) who have earned the Gold Award. Selected incoming freshmen (first time in college) will receive $1,000 per year (awarded at $500 per semester) toward undergraduate tuition for up to four (4) years. Interested students should send a copy of a certificate or pocket card indicating the award earned to the Assistant VP for Enrollment Management. Once the scholarship has been awarded, recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of .3.0 at Harding. This scholarship also requires continued service to and annual verification letter from a local (Central Arkansas) pack, troop or District Council for renewal. Total Harding funded

Requirements:

Incoming freshmen enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours each semester.

For More Information:

Glenn Dillard

Assistant VP for Enrollment Management

915 E Market Ave

Searcy, 72149-5615

AR

501-279-4407

Hempstead, New York

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Varies (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation) Freshman class applicants must be in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have at least 1070 SAT combined score or 23 ACT composite score

For More Information:

Director of Admissions

516-463-6700

St. Charles, Missouri

Character Grant

Award:

Up to $5,000 per year

Requirements:

Candidate must be a registered Girl Scout through her graduation year of high school (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

Office of Admissions

209 S Kingshighway

St. Charles, 63301

Missouri

636.949.4338

Fairfield, Iowa

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,500 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all required documentation)
Graduate of high school within the last two years
Enrolled at the university and live in campus housing

For More Information:

Bill Christensen

Office of Financial Aid

641.472.1156

Westminister, Maryland

Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all required documentation)

For More Information:

Heidi Reigel

Office of Admissions

410.857.2230

East Lansing, Michigan

Robert and James Bollens Scholarship

Award:

Varies

Requirements:

For engineering students in their sophomore, junior or senior year, with financial need, and participation in Girl Scouting

For More Information:

Denise Barnstead, Undergraduate Studies

517.432.7748

San Francisco, California

Minerva Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$5,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scouts who have earned or are in the process of earning their Gold Award - or- Girl Scouts Seniors and Ambassadors who have participated in a destination or travel related trip during their time at the Girl Scouts. The student must be admitted to Minerva and demonstrate financial need.

Starkville, Mississippi

Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

For entering freshman - $2,000 for one year only

Requirements:

- GPA: 2.50+
- Submission of the General Scholarship Application​
- Submission of Eagle/Gold application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- A copy of the award certificate or letter from the council leader must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal.
- Eagle Scout and Gold Awards cannot be combined
- Entering freshmen must have a scholarship GPA of 2.5
- Must be an entering freshman

For More Information:

Denise Barnstead

Undergraduate Studies

(517) 432-7748

Rockville Centre, New York

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (renewable annually for a total of $4,000)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all required documentation)
Full-time incoming freshman

For More Information:

Marguerite Lane

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

516-323-4014

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Christian University Scouting Award

Award:

This annually renewable award is available to incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Summit Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, or American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award. Proof of the award is required. Inquire with Oklahoma Christian Admissions regarding the scholarship details. The scholarship is $1,500 per year for 4 years, renewable with a 2.0 gpa.

Requirements:

Must be a Gold Award Girl Scout and provide letter or certificate confirming award.

For More Information:

Carolyn Allen

Scholarship Coordinator

(405) 425-5188

Olivet, Michigan

Excellence Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all required documentation) or demonstrated commitment to community service

For More Information:

Cynthia Noyes, Girl Scout Advisor, Director, Office of Admissions

269.749.7635

Paul Smiths, New York

Eagle Scout or Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (renewable annually); offered in addition to other merit scholarship offered by Paul Smith's College
http://www.paulsmiths.edu/financialaid/eagle-scout-or-gold-award-scholarship/

Requirements:

Applicants must submit a copy of their award certificate or letter from their local scout council. Other equivalent scouting awards will be considered.

For More Information:

Keith A. Braun

(518)327-6072

Portland, Oregon

Opal Weimer Tice Scholarship

Award:

Based on financial need

Requirements:

Student must qualify for both need-based aid and a Reed grant to receive a scholarship

For More Information:

Financial Aid Office

800.547.4750

Troy, New York

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$4,000 (renewable for a total of $20,000)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all required documentation)

For More Information:

Rensselear Admissions, Undergraduate Programs

518.276.6000

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers

Award:

$500 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

Office of Admission

732.932.2900 x 130

Boston, Massachusetts

The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program

Award:

A competitive merit award that recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative education at Simmons College. Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. An additional annual award of $3,000 is given for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, or research support.

Requirements:

Thanks to a dedicated donor who cares deeply about advancing girls leadership, Girl Scouts are strongly considered for these scholarships. Students must be applying as a freshman for the fall semester and should meet the following criteria: ACT score of 28 or higher OR SAT score of 1250 or higher (CR+M) (minimum score of 600 in each subsection strongly recommended); TOEFL and either SAT or ACT required for non-native English speakers; GPA of 3.3 or higher, unweighted, in college preparatory curriculum including an advanced-level math course during, or prior to, your senior year of high school; A record of taking honors, advanced placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, as available in your high school.

For More Information:

Kimberly Pacheco

Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission

300 The Fenway

Boston, 02115

MA

800.345.8468

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Residence Life Leadership Award

Award:

$1,000 (renewable) applied towards residence hall fees

Requirements:

Achieve an 18+ ACT composite score or 900+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and will live in a University residence hall; and complete the optional scholarship questions on the online application for admission to demonstrate student involvement in multiple school or community activities for at least three years of high school. The following activities, with the scholarship's required ACT and GPA, earn automatic qualification for the scholarship: Girl Scout Gold Award, Eagle Scout, Boys' State, Girls' State, HOBY, Missouri Renaissance program or Missouri A+ program completion.

For More Information:

Office of Admissions

573-651-2590

Sparkhill, New York

Commemorative Scholarship

Award:

Up to $2,500 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

Director of Admissions

845.398.4100

Sweet Briar, Virginia

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Sweet Briar College offers scholarships for young women who have completed the Gold Award. Thanks to generous donations, Girl Scouts who have been accepted at Sweet Briar from anywhere in the United States can apply for one of five $2,500 awards. Each scholarship award is for the first year of study.

https://sbc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/

Requirements:

1) Acceptance to Sweet Briar College and a commitment to attend
2) Current (or recent) active membership in a Girl Scout troop and completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award (Please provide copy of the certificate or letter)
3) Letter of recommendation from the troop leader
4) Essay on how you have demonstrated a commitment to community service, leadership and/or sustainability

The scholarship application deadline for Fall 2021 is April 1, 2021.

For More Information:

Jessi Pugh

Senior Admissions Counselor

434-381-6392

Ambler, Pennsylvania

The Lou Henry Hoover Girl Scout Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Must have been in Girl Scouting at least 5 years (including verification from Girl Scout council or Service Unit)
Currently enrolled in the School for Environmental Design at Temple University Ambler and studies horticulture or landscape architecture design

For More Information:

Linda Palmarozza

267.468.8175

Towson, Maryland

Kevin Ryan’s Gift Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 - $2,000 (renewable as long as the candidate(s) meet the stated criteria)

Requirements:

Required Career: Undergraduate
Required Major: Non-Major Related
Required Enrollment Status: Full Time
FAFSA Required: Yes
Applicants must provide written confirmation of a scout background and have been a member of a troop for at least two years at the high school level.

For More Information:

Romy Hübler

Director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility

Washington, District of Columbia

Girl Scout Leadership Scholarship - Gold Award

Award:

$5,000

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Girl Scout from Girl Scout Council of the Nation€'s Capital

Girl Scout Leadership Scholarship - Silver Award

Award:

$4,000

Requirements:

Girl Scout Silver Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Girl Scout from Girl Scout Council of the Nation€'s Capital

Girl Scout Leadership Scholarship

Award:

$3,000

Requirements:

Girl Scout from Girl Scout Council of the Nation€'s Capital

For More Information:

Trinity's Office of Admissions

202.884.9400

Evansville, Indiana

Scouting Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Candidates must have earned the Gold Award (and all required documentation)

For More Information:

Office of Financial Aid

812.488.2364

La Crosse , Wisconsin

Juliette Low Scholarship

Award:

Varies
This scholarship is renewable for four years to the recipient, including and beginning with the freshman year, but must be reapplied for each year.

Requirements:

Provide documentation demonstrating both being an active members with the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council, Inc. and being a recipient of the Gold Award

For More Information:

Viterbo University – Admissions

608-796-3010

Whittier, California

Barbara Ondrasik Groce Scholarship

Award:

Varies (renewable)

Requirements:

At least a 3.0 high school GPA
Need-based
Girl Scout Gold Award (and all required documentation) preferred, but must be an active member of Girl Scouts

For More Information:

Julie Aldama, Financial Aid Office

562.907.4286

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (renewable)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold Award recipient must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum and written proof of earned Gold Award from troop leader, council or GSUSA.

The Curran Scholars Program

Award:

$4000 - $7500 (renewable)

Requirements:

Recognizes community service.  For admitted fulltime undergraduate students.

For More Information:

Office of Financial Aid

1015 Philadelphia Ave.

Chambersburg, 17201

PA

800.421.8402

Ohio

Baldwin Wallace Girl Scout Award

Award:

$12,000, renewable for up to four years
https://www.bw.edu/undergraduate-admission/first-year/tuition/community-based-awards/

Requirements:

The BW Girl Scout Award is for incoming first-year students. Students should be active members of the Girl Scouts of the USA and have an official from the organization submit a letter of recommendation detailing their involvement with the organization.

For More Information:

Joyce Cendroski

Director of First-Year Recruitment

440-826-6970

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

The Girl Scout Scholarship at Westminster College

Award:

$18,500 per year (renewable annually for four years) as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must have earned the Gold Award in the Girl Scouts. Confirmation must be provided by a troop leader or another official of the Girl Scouts.
2. Applicants must be admitted into Westminster College and complete the financial aid process. Applicants must carry a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Westminster College will award an unlimited number of $74,000 ($18,500/year) scholarships annually to qualified students. The award shall be renewable for a period up to four years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA).
4. Students receiving this award may compete for other scholarships that would be offered in addition to this award or to replace it. Students who qualify for more than one merit-based award will receive the award with the highest value.

For More Information:

Regene King

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

319 S Market Street

New Wilmington, 16172

PA

724-946-7106

Ohio

Girl Scout Gold Award and Girl Scout Bronze-Silver Award Scholarships

Award:

The Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship is worth 62 percent of tuition and mandatory fees in the traditional college program for the 2019-20 academic year. The Girl Scout Bronze-Silver Award Scholarship is worth 50 percent of tuition and mandatory fees in the traditional college program for the 2019-20 academic year.

Requirements:

To qualify for one of these scholarships, students must:
• be admitted to Hiram College
• have a High School GPA of 2.8 or above
• have an ACT score of 18 or higher

To retain one of these scholarships, students must:
• maintain a 2.0 College GPA
• remain active and in good standing at the College

This award cannot be combined with other Hiram merit-based awards. If a recipient should qualify for a merit-based scholarship at Hiram, the student will be awarded the scholarship of highest value for the 2019-20 academic year.

For More Information:

Sherman Dean

Hiram College Director of Admission

OH

330.569.6102

Oxford, Mississippi

Eagle Scout/ Gold Award

Award:

New freshmen will receive $6,000 ($1,500 / year); New Community College Transfer students will receive $3,000 ($1,500 / year)

Requirements:

Entering freshmen who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award. How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.

For More Information:

Office of Financial Aid

800-891-4596

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Award is worth $2,000 annually for four years.

Requirements:

Eagle Scout or Gold Award designation earned no later than date of high school graduation. Students must complete the online application with an official copy of award certificate or letter from council leader by July 1.

For More Information:

Jackson, Mississippi

Scouting Scholarships

Award:

Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts who have earned Gold Award status admitted to Millsaps College will receive a minimum total scholarship package of $15,000 per year, renewable all four years, in recognition of their leadership, academic and extracurricular achievements. A student’s academic merit scholarship may replace the Scouting scholarship.

Requirements:

If an admitted student is eligible for multiple awards, the student will receive the award with the highest monetary value.

For More Information:

Clinton, Mississippi

Eagle Scout/Gold Award

Award:

$500 per year to students who achieved an Eagle Scout or Gold Award.

Requirements:

Must provide documentation to confirm.

For More Information:

Savannah, Georgia

Girl Scout Scholarship

Award:

$500 (books/academic tools)

http://bit.ly/SavTech_GirlScoutScholarship (for more information)
https://www.savannahtech.edu/about-stc/foundation/scholarships/ (to apply)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Silver and/or Gold Award recipient. Enrolled as a student at Savannah Technical College. Applicants are asked to submit a brief essay about their Girl Scout high award project and a letter of reference from a troop leader.

For More Information:

Gail Eubanks

Executive Director, STC Foundation

912.443.3022

Gold Award Recipient Scholarship

Award:

Cedar Crest College is dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders by preparing the whole student for life in the global community. Recognizing and valuing the commitment of the Girl Scouts to similar objectives in the areas of service, leadership, achievement, and cooperation, one scholarship of $5,000 will be given to a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Scholarships will be renewed in each year the recipient is a full-time student at Cedar Crest College.

Requirements:

Gold Award Recipient Scholarship
· One $5,000 scholarship will be given to a student that has received their Girl Scout Gold Award in the previous
· 4 years and has a high school or college GPA of 3.5 or better.
· Applicants are required to provide documentationof receipt of the Gold Award. Value of $20,000 over four years.

Girl Scout Involvement Scholarship

Award:

Cedar Crest College is dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders by preparing the whole student for life in the global community. Recognizing and valuing the commitment of the Girl Scouts to similar objectives in the areas of service, leadership, achievement, and cooperation, up to five $1,000 scholarships will be given for involvement at the high school level in Girl Scouts. Scholarships will be renewed in each year the recipient is a full-time student at Cedar Crest College.

Requirements:

Girl Scout Involvement Scholarship
· Up to five $1,000 scholarships will be given to students that have been an active Girl Scout for at least two years in grades 9-12.
· Applicants must submit a 250 word essay and documentation of Girl Scout membership.
· Value of $4,000 over four years.

For More Information:

Joyce Cendroski

Director of First-Year Recruitment

440-826-6970

Lipscomb University Scout Award

Award:

The Scout Award is for incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, Trail Life Freedom Award, GSUSA Gold Award, Ambassador Award, or American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award. Proof of scouting award is required.

Requirements:

Recipients must live on-campus at Lipscomb University and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The Scout Award is renewable up to maximum of eight semesters. Deadline for application is prior to freshman year enrollment. To be considered for a scholarship provided by the institution, students need to file the FAFSA once admitted. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

The Scout Award

Award:

$10,000 award (distributed in $2,500 increments each year for up to four years and are applied to room-and-board charges)

Requirements:

Has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.

For More Information:

Scholarship Committee

One University Park Dr.

Nashville, 37220

TN

615-966-1000

Girl Scouts Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$2,000

Requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled at Birmingham-Southern College. Students must have earned the Girl Scouts of America Gold award. Applicants must submit application along with a letter of recommendation, an essay about their project, copy of their award certificate and any documentation related to their project.

For More Information:

Birmingham-Southern College

Admission Office

(205) 226-4688

Girl Scout Scholarship

Award:

Funded with an initial gift from Grant and Amy Shaffer, the scholarship is for former Girl Scouts who completed Silver or Gold high awards.

Requirements:

To apply for the scholarship, applicants will submit a short essay about their high award project and a letter of reference from one of their former Girl Scout leaders. Scholarship funds will offset out-of-pocket student costs for books or tools.

For More Information:

912.443.3022

The Adelphi University Boy Scout Eaglem Girl Scout Gold, and Explorer Awards

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

These awards are available for students who have achieved either the Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold or Explorer Award in high school. For award consideration, students must provide proof of the scout award. These awards are valued at $1,000 per year.

Special Provisions and renewal criteria: The applicant must be an Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient or an Explorer Scout and must have completed and submitted proof of receipt of the award to the Office of University Admissions. For additional renewal criteria, refer to the Terms and Conditions for Scouting Awards.

For More Information:

516.877.3080

Leadership Scholarships

Award:

In recognition of outstanding achievement, West Virginia University provides a scholarship to first-time freshmen who have achieved the highest levels of honor or leadership within certain nationally acclaimed organizations. The Leadership Scholarship is valued at $500 per academic year (fall and spring).

Requirements:

Requirements
· For consideration, students must be incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of at least 3.0.
· Students must submit verification (i.e. certificate or letter of proof) showing they have achieved the recognized honor from one of the listed organizations to the Mountaineer Hub.
· The deadline for consideration is August 1 for the upcoming academic year.
· Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this scholarship.
· The Leadership Scholarship may usually be used in addition to other WVU-offered scholarships.

Requirements:

Students may renew the scholarship for future academic years by maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 and earning at least 30 credit hours each academic year.

Patricia L. Ingram Scholarship

Award:

The Patricia L. Ingram Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available to one first-year student who has participated in Girl Scouts. Patricia Ingram was a strong advocate for both scouting and STEM education. Preference for this scholarship will be given to a Girl Scout Gold Award, and candidates are sought who will bring both compassion and ethics to their pursuit of STEM expertise to use in service to others.

Requirements:

For More Information:

812-877-1511

Eagle Scout & Girl Scout Gold

Award:

Requirements:

Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold through Boy and Girl Scouts of America (by age 18)
· Minimum ACT composite score of 24
· Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
· Two letters of reference (one from a Scouting official and one from another source.)
· One page essay explaining the benefits of scouting from personal experiences

For More Information:

270-384-2126

Scout Awards

Award:

Awarded to entering students who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America or earned their Gold Award in the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Requirements:

A student’s application for admission to High Point University is also the application for scholarships. We do not feel that any additional essay can outweigh the commitment to excellence shown by students over their high school careers. To be fully considered for all awards, students should apply by the Early Action application deadline.

For More Information:

The High Point Admissions Office

(800) 345-6993

Scout Awards

Award:

The Girl Scout Gold award – awarded to Gold Award Recipients in possession of their Gold Award certificates.

Requirements:

Recipients must be full-time students on the main campus. Scholarships and awards are reviewed annually and renewed for the term of the award providing the student is in academic good standing and maintains eligibility requirements specific to the award. Further, Wilmington College may withdraw these awards if there is a Level I or Level II violation of the Student Code of Conduct. These awards may only be applied to fall and spring semesters for a total of eight semesters unless otherwise noted.

For More Information:

937-382-6661

Pennsylvania

Miles Hannagan and Charlotte Hannagan Memorial Scholarships

Award:

Requirements:

Open to undergraduate (sophomore, junior, or senior) nursing and chemistry and biology majors who are either a Girl Scout Gold, Eagle Scout, Venturing Silver or Summit award holder or Sea Scout Quartermaster. GPA for core classes will be considered.

Kentucky

Girl Scout Gold Scholarship

Award:

Requirements:

Applicant must be a woman and recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Kentuckiana Girl Scout Council, have a minimum "B" grade average and minimum composite ACT score of 20, and be a graduate of an accredited Kentucky school.

For More Information:

Heather Worland

Financial Aid Advisor

(502) 588-6531

Outstanding Achievement Award

Award:

Requirements:

Submit proof of your Girl Scout Award or Scouts-affiliated program (ex: organization formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance before February 1 of the year you enroll. The scholarship amount is renewable and can be used only toward tuition. Open only to first-year students.

Community Engagement Award

Award:

Recognizes students who exemplify the Rollins mission through community engagement. This $1,000 annually renewing scholarship is given to students who have been an active member in community organizations that focuses on service for a minimum of twelve months. These organizations include the Boys & Girls Club, Hispanic Heritage Society, Elevate Orlando, Boy/Girl Scouts of America, Hope Community Center.

Requirements:

A completed admission application must be received by the priority filing deadline to qualify for Hamilton Holt Scholarships. Most awards are based on a combination of past academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Eligibility is partly based on the information reported your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional financial information may be requested if you are not eligible to complete a FAFSA due to citizenship status. The scholarships listed below are awarded only at the time of admission.

For More Information:

Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award:

The Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor Amy’s life and her commitment to service and the Girl Scout community.

Requirements:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Recipients of the Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship must:
· Be a Girl Scout upon, or have been one at, her high school graduation date and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of her graduation.
· Be a resident of the Greater Cincinnati area.
· Be attending, or planning to attend, a 2- or 4-year accredited, non-proprietary college or university in the continental United States.
· Complete and submit an application, which can be found on the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation website: cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org, by April 30.

Requirements:

Applicants will be asked to submit 1) a recommendation from their current or former Girl Scout leader, and 2) a 500-word essay on "What I have gained from being a Girl Scout". Preference will be given to those with a history of involvement with the Girl Scouts and a record of service to others.
The recipients of the Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship will be chosen by the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation in cooperation with the members of the Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship selection committee. Financial need will only be taken into consideration if there is a “tie” between candidates. The scholarship award is not automatically renewable, but recipients are permitted to reapply each year.

For More Information:

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

513 345 6701

All

Girl Scouts Daisies to Ambassadors scholarship

Award:

To learn more about these scholarships and UCM's other offerings visit their scholarships page.

Requirements:

· Must be a member of the Girls Scouts who had recurring membership from Daisies to Seniors.
· Must be enrolled full-time as a first time freshman
· 3.0 GPA or higher

Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

To learn more about these scholarships and UCM's other offerings visit their scholarships page.

Requirements:

· Must be enrolled full-time as a first time freshman
· Must be a Gold Award Certificate holder
· 3.0 GPA or higher

For More Information:

Scholarship Assistant

(660) 543-4541

Baldwin City, Kansas

Baker University Gold Award Grant in Aid

Award:

Baker University Gold Award Grant values the character and determination it takes to be a Gold Award Girl Scout. Through Grant in Aid all Gold Award Girl Scouts that attend Baker University- Baldwin City are eligible for $1,000 per year. This award is renewable for up to 9 semesters. To learn more about this award and Baker’s other offerings visit their scholarships page.

Requirements:

To be awarded an academic scholarship, freshmen and new transfer students must be admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences or a School of Education undergraduate program. After you are admitted to Baker, we’ll use the information on file to determine your academic scholarship eligibility. For need-based aid, you should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between October 1 and March 15. When your FAFSA results arrive, we’ll prepare your individual financial aid letter, which details all known sources of financial aid. Learn more about need-based programs.

For More Information:

Jana Parks

Director of Financial Aid

785.594.4595

District of Columbia

Perrin Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Provides need-based scholarship support to American University undergraduate students who have earned the Girl Scouts of the USA Girl Scouts Gold Award. The scholarship may be renewed from year to year provided the recipient remains enrolled at the University and continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Award amount is approximately $1,000-$2,500.

Requirements:

Will be awarded annually as a scholarship in accordance with American University's financial aid policies to deserving undergraduate student(s) with demonstrated financial need.

For More Information:

Martin Lacki

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

202-885-6057

All

$12,000, renewable for up to four years

Requirements:

Delaware, Ohio

Girl Scout Silver/Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

An unlimited number of Gold or Silver Award Girl Scouts will be selected by Ohio Wesleyan University and awarded a $38,000 annual and renewable scholarship for up to 4 years, assuming the student remains in good academic standing (2.0 GPA). If awarded, the Scholarship will replace the previously awarded merit scholarship of a lesser amount. Scouts must have a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and have their Scout leader submit this recommendation form to qualify. The deadline to apply is March 1.

Requirements:

Must be a Silver or Gold Award recipient
Must apply and be admitted to Ohio Wesleyan
Must have a high school cumulartive GPA of at least 3.5
Must have scout/troop leader submit recommendation form which can be found at:
https://apply.owu.edu/register/scoutawardrecommendation

For More Information:

Laurie Patton

Director of Admission

740-368-3026

Frankfort, Illinois

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Academic Scholarship

Award:

$1,500 (renewable for a total of $6,000)

Requirements:

Girl Scout Silver or Gold or Award recipient (and all requested documentation)
Plans to or is currently pursuing a college major or minor in foreign language

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Travel Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award recipient (all requested documentation)
Must be a student who plans to study abroad

For More Information:

815.534.5598

Washington, District of Columbia

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

Award:

Secondary school students, ages 15-18.5, live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany.

Requirements:

A U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident Between the ages of 15 years and 18 years and 6 months at the start of the program A current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Contact: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/

NSLI for Youth Scholarship

Award:

Merit scholarships to support participation in summer or academic year immersion programs

Requirements:

U.S. citizen
Min. of 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
15-18 years old at start of program
Enrolled in high school at time of application
More details at www.nsliforyouth.org

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program

Award:

Scholarships to American high school students to spend the academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Senegal, Philippines, Thailand, and Turkey.

Requirements:

U.S. citizen. High school student at the time of application. Aged 15 – 18.5 at the start of the program. For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco and Senegal.

Contact: (800) 237-4636 x2151 or yesabroad@afs.org

All

George N. Boulukos Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting Scholarship

Award:

The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two $1,000 scholarships each year. We select applicants who strongly demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian Faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, as well as in a short written statement. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university.

Requirements:

Eligibility:
- Senior in high school
- Communicant of an Orthodox Christian jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
- Registered active member of one of several EOCS-recognized programs, including Girl Scouts of the USA
- Earned the Gold Award
- Recipient of the EOCS Alpha Omega Award
Applications are due by March 15.

See the EOCS Scholarship page and online application for full details. For any specific questions not covered there, contact Dr. M. Kotsonis, Chair of the EOCS Scholarship Committee, mekotsonis@gmail.com. (Please put SCHOLARSHIP in the subject line.)

Kelly C. O'Mahoney Scholarship

Award:

One-time award of $1000.

Requirements:

Applicant must be a Louisiana Girl Scout who has earned the Gold Award and is a high school senior going to college, or already a college freshman. Application form and instructions can be found at: www.kellykickingcancer.org

For More Information:

Susan O'Mahoney

Kelly Kicking Cancer

P.O. Box 1034

Mandeville, 70471

LA

Brooklyn, New York

Riley's Way Call for Kindness

Award:

The Call For Kindness is our annual open grant call where high school and college students (ages 13-23) who have an idea to make a difference in the world can get up to $5,000 in seed funding, a year-long professional development Fellowship, and 1:1 project support to help them implement it. Fellows also get full funding to attend an in-person leadership retreat with their cohort of 80-100 other Fellows. Projects can tackle anything from prevailing social justice issues to pressing community-based needs. It can be a new or existing youth-led project. In addition to the General category, 10 of the 40 projects will be focused on Education Equity, and there are other special categories in Dance & the Arts, Interfaith Connections, and A Kinder World to Animals. Applications are open now through March 25, 2024.

Requirements:

Applicants must be US citizens or DACA recipients and between the ages of 13 and 19. Applicants can apply as individuals or in a group (no limit on group size).

For More Information:

Cheyenne Rosado

Call For Kindness Program Director

30 Third Ave, Room 203

All

Innovation in Education Scholarship

Award:

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school and college students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

Requirements:

Visit our online application portal at https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/ Submit an essay describing their innovative project. Provide supporting documentation (letter of recommendation, news article/photo featuring their project, etc.)
There are no fees associated with our scholarship and featured past winners and their accomplishments can be found at the bottom of the web page.

For More Information:

Tina Le

Outreach Director

213-622-1155

All

National Lutheran Association on Scouting 4-Star Scholarship

Award:

A competitive one-time award of $500, awarded during senior year of High School; two scholarships awarded per year. Applicable to Accredited Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities, or Vocational Schools. Will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the recipient. Applicable to tuition costs only.

Requirements:

Open to all youth registered with American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts of the USA, or Boy Scouts of America who have successfully earned four (4) P.R.A.Y. Program Religious Recognitions. Complete the application during senior year in High School, including description of participation in home congregation, a faith statement, and letter of recommendation from the pastor of the home congregation. Provide a summary of scouting participation, including highest rank earned (e.g., Gold Award), a summary of extracurricular activities and awards, and a High School transcript of academic achievement including weighted and unweighted GPA. Packet submission by May 1 of senior year.

Requirements:

Information Link: https://nlas.org/event/nlas-4-star-scholarship-application-deadline/
Application Direct Download Link: https://nlas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NLAS-4-Star-Scholarship-application_r2022.pdf

For More Information:

Mr. Phill Lawonn

Secretary

612-619-6779

All

The Joyce Charles Scholarship

Award:

AAMES’ mission is to encourage and support AME congregations with their youth ministries using the programs established by GSUSA and BSA by:
• Encouraging AME congregations to incorporate Scouting into their Christian education programs for youth leadership and community outreach
• Fostering religious growth through religious awards programs, such as the God and Country Award Program and the AME Bishop’s Award of Excellence
• Promoting the desire to achieve higher educational goals by offering scholarships to youth earning their GSUSA Gold Award or BSA Eagle Scout Award
• Establishing a clear link between Christian principles as taught in the Holy Bible and the morals and values as projected in GSUSA BSA programs
• Providing another means of recreational and social interaction and development for youth.

Requirements:

Must have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award (documentation required) and have a 2.75 GPA or higher. (Documentation- Report card or Transcript). She must have demonstrated citizenship in Girl Scouting, school, community, and religious community. She must have two (2) or more letters of recommendation from individuals representing one of the following: her church, school, scout committee member, or scout leader. All documentation and application are due prior to January 31st. Scout will submit an essay to state how scouting has impacted their life

For More Information:

Scholarship Manager

314-807-0155

West Point, New York

West Point: The SLE 2023 Experience

Award:

Led by current cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training. SLE gives you a taste of the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership required to be a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA).
West Point offers at least one merit-based and unlimited need-based scholarships for Gold Award Girl Scouts who are accepted into their SLE (Summer Leadership Experience).

Requirements:

To be considered to attend the Summer Leaders Experience, students are required to complete our application screening tool, the Candidate Questionnaire; please keep in mind that completing the Candidate Questionnaire is not an obligation to attend West Point, but it will keep the option open during your college search.

Requirements:

Applicants must:
be a high school junior (current year).
be a US citizen.
reach the age of 17 by 1 July during your applying year to West Point.
have no serious medical issues.

There are only 1100 slots and entry into the SLE program is highly competitive. The average attendee:
has the following test* score range:
SAT 1200-1300.
ACT 26-30.
is in the top 20% of their class.
is a member of the National Honor Society.
participates in high school clubs.
participates in extracurricular leadership activities
is in very good physical condition, a varsity letter winner, and/or team captain.

If you don't fit all of these categories, you should STILL APPLY. If your dream is to attend the United States Military Academy and become an Army officer, you have to try!

Many who attend SLE ultimately end up joining the Long Gray Line.
*Standardized test scores are not required but the ideal applicant has a strong academic background and participates in team sports and other extracurricular activities.

For More Information:

Admissions

(845) 938-4011

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award:

$1,000 nonrenewable scholarship for graduating high school seniors attending college.

Requirements:

Recipients of the Amy Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund must:
• Be a Girl Scout or have been one at her high school graduation date
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of her graduation
• Be a resident of the Greater Cincinnati area described as the Ohio Counties of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren; the Kentucky counties of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton; the Indiana county of Dearborn
• Be attending or planning to attend a 2- to 4-year accredited non-proprietary college or university in the continental United States
• Complete and submit a Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation college application which can be found on the CSF website- Online portal opens January 1 for the upcoming academic year.
• Submit a 500-word essay on “What I have gained from being a Girl Scout.”

For More Information:

Whitney O’Neal

President & CEO

(513) 345 6701

San Francisco, California

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award

Award:

Every year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation through the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards awards up to 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 each for their leadership efforts to change the world – from environmental advocacy and social justice to access to education and beyond. This year’s applications close on January 5, 2024.

Requirements:

Eligible applicants must be between 13 and 19 years old (on January 5, 2024), identify as Jewish, be a resident of the United States, volunteer without any compensation, and currently serve in a leadership role on a project or initiative that embodies the values of tikkun olam – repairing the world.
Link to website: https://dillerteenawards.org/
Link to apply: https://dillerteenawards.org/apply/

For More Information:

415-684-8618

All

HI USA Explore America Travel Scholarship Peggy Stevens Award

Award:

HI USA's Explore America program helps young Americans with demonstrated financial need kickstart their travel dreams. The award includes the following:
• $1500 travel stipend
• 4-7 free overnights at select HI USA hostels across the country
• free pre-travel workshops and planning assistance
• a complimentary one-year HI USA membership

Application deadline: Friday, March 9, 2025

Requirements:

Eligible applicants must:
• be a current or former Girl Scout
• be 18-30 years old
• be a US citizen or permanent resident (including DACA recipients)
• have a demonstrated financial need

For More Information:

Candice M. Washington

HI USA Vice President, Education and Experiential Learning

All

National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting Scholarship

Award:

One time award of at least $500 for first year of post-high school education.

Requirements:

-Girl Scout must have earned her Gold Award AND the NJCGS Or Emunah Award
-Girl Scout must be in her last year of high school (or first year of post-high school education*)
-Girl Scout is enrolled or expects to be enrolled in an educational post-secondary part-time or full-time degree or certificate program.

APPLICATION:
-Complete the application form on the njcgs.org website (https://www.njcgs.org/NJCGS-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf)
-Submit a brief essay (200-300 words) describing how the applicant's connection to Judaism has influenced her Girl Scout experience.
-Submit a reference from a non-relative who knows about the applicant's recent Girl Scout, Jewish and/or community activities.
*A Girl Scout who has earned her Gold and Or Emunah Award by March 15 of her last year in high school should apply by March 30. If a Girl Scout in her last year of high school earns either or both awards between March 16 and September 30 (the end of the Girl Scout year), she may apply for this scholarship in her first year of post-high school education.

For More Information:

Lucy Effron

Scholarship Coordinator, National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting

NJCGS.COMM@gmail.com

Phoenix, Arizona

Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Amounts range from $250-$1,000 (non-renewable) per scholarship with 5-15 awards annually.

Requirements:

Must be a registered Girl Scout with Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council who has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, be a high school twelfth grader or girl intending to enter a qualified institution of higher learning after graduation. Application is emailed to all eligible Gold Award recipients. Submit completed application with all supporting documents according to instructions in application by application deadline.

For More Information:

Gold Award Committee

602-452-7103

New York, New York

Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Be registered Girl Scout between the ages of 14 and 17
• Plan to pursue higher education in the arts, education, civil service, or non-profit service
• Have a dynamic Girl Scout history
• Demonstrate community service and participation in extracurricular activities
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Show a strong commitment to Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Promise and Law

Dr. Harry Brittenstool Scholarship

Award:

Varies (renewable)

Requirements:

• Graduating Seniors with 2 years of Girl Scouting experience
• Demonstrate financial need
• High school scholastic records with SAT score of at least 1,500 or cumulative GPA of at least 80
• See additional requirements on application

Future Woman of Distinction Award

Award:

$2,000

Requirements:

• Be a registered Girl Scout entering the 12th grade who has earned Gold Award or been approved for Gold Award
• Have a dynamic, sustained Girl Scout history; not necessarily a long one
• Demonstrate community service and participation in extracurricular activities
• Have the ability to speak and write clearly and demonstrate leadership ability
• Show a strong commitment to Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

For More Information:

Washington, District of Columbia

Sarah and Lawrence Phillips Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Currently registered in GSCNC
• Senior in high school
• Planning on continuing her education
• Girl Scout Gold Award (and all requested documentation)

Shenandoah Region Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Currently registered in GSCNC
• Senior in high school
• Planning on continuing her education
• Girl Scout Gold Award (and all requested documentation)

Gold Award Scholarship in Honor of Marilynn Carr

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Currently registered in GSCNC in the Shenandoah region
• Senior in high school
• Planning on continuing her education
• Girl Scout Gold Award (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

202.274.3336

Austin, Texas

Founders Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

- Be a registered member of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas council.
- Be a graduating senior.
- Actively participate in Girl Scouts.
- Demonstrate academic achievements.
- Register to attend a college, university, trade, or technical school for Fall 2025.

For More Information:

(800) 733-0011

Chesapeake, Virginia

She Believes That She Can So She Does Scholarship

Award:

The first scholarship will be awarded in fall of 2019 with a minimum award amount of $500. Scholarship is available to girls who are currently enrolled in high school or higher education/a training program. Application Deadline is September 2, 2019 https://www.gsccc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsccc/documents/awards-scholarships-grants/Scholarship%20Application.pdf

Requirements:

Scholarship Awardees must:
- Have been an active Girl Scout member for at least 3 years, including year of application for scholarship as demonstrated in service work over Girl Scout years
- Provide proof of enrollment or acceptance into an accredited training program or undergraduate institution at time of award
- Have a minimum high school GPA (unofficial transcripts) of 2.5
- Be available to attend the Girl Scout Famous Former Luncheon on November 21, 2019

For More Information:

Jessica Woodyard

Individual Giving Manager

757-548-3809

Hartford, Connecticut

Gold Award Scholarship for GSOFCT Members

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Have earned your Gold Award with Girl Scouts of Connecticut. This means successful completion of your Final Report and Final Interview.
• Be a current member of Girl Scouts of Connecticut.
• Be attending a college/trade school in the fall as either a Freshman or Sophomore
• Submit application by April 1st.

For More Information:

GSOFCT Girl Scout Experience Team

(800) 922 2770

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Juliette Low Leadership Society Scholarship

Award:

$1,500 to be used for higher education

Requirements:

All registered 12th grade graduating Girl Scouts are eligible to apply for a Juliette Low Leadership Society Scholarship to assist with the cost of college or technical/trade school. Scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded in 2020. Beginning November 1, 2019 the scholarship application will be available online at www.gseok.org/scholarship. Complete scholarship application packet with all supporting documentation must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Hardesty Leadership Center by Friday, January 10, 2020 in order to be considered.

For More Information:

Cassie Janssen

Special Events Manager

918-745-5201

North Charleston, South Carolina

The Geraldyne Zimmerman Scholarship

Award:

· Scholarship will be paid upon receipt of acceptance letter to higher education institute.
· Scholarship will be awarded annually to two applicants in the amount of $2,000 (per scholarship).
· Money has to be refunded if applicant does not continue her education the year she receives the scholarship.

Requirements:

· Must be a registered member of Girl Scouts for at least four continuous years (including senior year of high school)
· Applicant must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
· Applicant must have received a composite score of at least 900 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or a composite score 19 or more on the American College Test (ACT).
· Applicant must submit an essay on “Why do you think you are the best candidate for the Geraldyne Zimmerman Scholarship”.
· Recipient must attend South Carolina State University, Claflin University, or Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
· The application, references, and high school transcript(s) must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by February 15, 2019.

Mary Dean Brewer Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

· Initial scholarship will be awarded to one applicant annually in the amount of $1,000.
· Scholarship is renewable for up to three (3) years in the amount of $1,000 annually.
· Recipient has to submit the Mary Dean Brewer Gold Award Renewal Form each year she wishes to renew the scholarship (up to 3 times).
· Should a 3.0 grade point average not be maintained, the applicant is not eligible to submit the Mary Bean Brewer Gold Award Renewal Form.
· Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student.
· Scholarship will be paid to the school upon receipt of acceptance letter or renewal form.
· Money has to be refunded if applicant does not continue her education the year she receives the scholarship.

Requirements:

· Must be a registered Girl Scout at time of initial application and maintain continued adult Girl Scout membership throughout scholarship period.
· Have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award (or currently working on the Gold Award with completion date of September 30 of current membership year).
· Applicant must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
· Recipient has been accepted to a higher education institute.
· The application, references, and high school transcript(s) must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by February 15, 2019.
· Renewal Form must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by July 15, with official transcripts and schedule for fall semester.

For More Information:

Danielle Sykes

843-656-9757

Miquon, Pennsylvania

Maurice Seltzer Science and Math Award

Award:

Recognizes one Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador working in the fields of science and math while performing community service. Award Amount: $50.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Kiwanis Scholarship

Award:

Provides funds for continuing education to one or more Girl Scout Ambassadors who are graduating from high school. Award amount: $1,000.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Elizabeth G. Dorsett Memorial Scholarship

Award:

Provides funds for continuing education to one Girl Scout Ambassador who is graduating from high school. Applicant must have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and demonstrate high academic achievement. Award amount: $500.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Helen Bartberger Award

Award:

Awarded to one Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador who feels that her Girl Scout experience has influenced her life. Award Amount: $200.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

For More Information:

Erin Vermeulen

Director of Girl Experience & Day Camps

215-564-2030

Miquon, Pennsylvania

Judy Borie Award

Award:

Provides funds for continuing education to one Girl Scout Ambassador who is graduating from high school. Award Amount: $1,000.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Renee Carol Harper Memorial Scholarship

Award:

Honors one graduating senior who is an active member of a troop in Philadelphia, is active in her school and community, and plans to continue her education beyond high school. Award Amount: $500.

Requirements:

http://www.gsep.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Muriel E. Lehman Award

Award:

Award Amount: $200

Requirements:

Honors one Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador who has done the most to promote friendship among persons of different ethnic background.

Dotti Martin Educational Scholarship/Destination Fund

Award:

One girl will be awarded $1,000 to advance her education or to fund a GSUSA Destination.

Requirements:

Active in Girl Scouts and exemplifies courage, confidence, and character just as Dotti Martin did.

For More Information:

Erin Vermeulen, Director of Girl Experience & Day Camps

215-564-2030

Miquon, Pennsylvania

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Graduating Senior Scholarship

Award:

Award amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Given to several graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership involvement within the community and is to be utilized for continuing education beyond the high school level.

Janet & Solomon Eshner Scholarship

Award:

Award amount: $450.

Requirements:

Provides funds for continuing education to one Girl Scout Ambassador who is graduating from high school.

Monae Ragsdale-Mabrey Scholarship

Award:

Award amount: $250.

Requirements:

Awarded to one graduating Girl Scout Ambassador who is a model student and gives of herself to family, friends, and those in need. Eligibility requirements: Residence or troop member in the following zip codes: 19082, 19104, 19132, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, or 19143.

For More Information:

Erin Vermeulen, Director of Girl Experience & Day Camps

215-564-2030

Atlanta, Georgia

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Gold Award Scholarships

Award:

Amounts range from $1,000-$7,500 (non-renewable) per scholarship with 7-15 awards annually.

Requirements:

• Be a registered Girl Scout with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta who has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award
• Be a high school twelfth grader intending to enter a qualified institution of learning after graduation
• Complete the appropriate application

For More Information:

Gold Award Support

770-702-9146

Lizella, Georgia

Al' Shondra Harris Girl Scout College Book Scholarship

Award:

$250

Requirements:

Must have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and be a High School Senior at the time of application or a recent High School graduate. Must have a 2.75 GPA or higher (Provide copy of transcript). Must have demonstration of practical citizenship in Girl Scouting, school, community, and religious institution. Must submit at least two letters of recommendations with application from individuals representing one of the following: your church, school, community, or scout troop leader. Submit, by August 1st, a 500-word essay describing how your Gold Award Project will be a lasting impact on the community.

The Jeanne McPherson Stansell Memorial Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior who plans to major in the field of education Must have reached the level of Ambassador Girl Scout and been actively involved in all levels of Girl Scouting Must submit application by March 30th

For More Information:

Attention Christina Smith

Louisville, Kentucky

Jean Cole Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (non-renewable) Awarded to up to 12 Girl Scouts council-wide

Requirements:

1. Be a registered girl member of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
2. Be an active, registered Girl Scout currently and for the previous year
3. Meet the requirements for graduation during the current school year
4. Have a 2.5 or higher high school grade point average

Deadline- March 1st

For More Information:

Tymber Redd

GSLE Specialist- Older Girl and Highest Awards

Lafayette, Louisiana

Emma J. Price Scholarship

Award:

Emma J. Price Scholarship

Requirements:

Girl must be a Gold Award Girl Scout, a graduating senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA, a registered member of Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf, and planning to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year degree program in the fall following graduation.

For More Information:

Darion Lespier

Director of Program & Property

800-960-2093

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gold Award Scholarship

Requirements:

Recipients of any Girl Scout highest award - Golden Eagle of Merit, Golden Eaglet, Curved Bar, First Class, or Gold Award. For applicants who are currently completing their Gold Award, all final paperwork must be on file in the Albuquerque Service Center prior to submission of application for scholarship. The scholarship is open to any recipient pursuing higher education, at any point in life. You do not need to be a graduating high school senior. All applicants must show evidence of enrollment/acceptance into an institute of higher learning Applicant must be/have been active in extracurricular activities or community activities. Have demonstrated commitment to living by the Girl Scout promise and law. Be able to document recent leadership roles, involvement in community service, and a diversity of activities in her personal life.

For More Information:

505.343.1040

Raleigh, North Carolina

Jane S. Barringer Award

Award:

Approximately $1,000 one time gift
https://www.nccoastalpines.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Requirements:

1. Must be a registered Girl Scout or adult with Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines. Please note: this award is available to girls currently participating in Girl Scouts, those adults currently registered, and lifetime members.
2. Must be at least a senior in high school (graduating spring of 2018) or an adult who is interested in continuing their education through an accredited institution or through earning a professional certification.
3. Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award or its equivalent (First Class, Curved Bar, or Golden Eaglet):
  a. Earned award while registered with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines OR
  b. Earned the award in another council and is now currently registered with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines
4. Must show evidence of academic and/or professional achievement.
5. Must exhibit how she incorporates the Girl Scout Promise and Law into every aspect of her life.
6. Must provide how the award money would be used to further education or skill development.
7. Must demonstrate need for the scholarship

Misty Crabtree Eastham Endowment

Award:

Approximately $1,000 one time gift
The Misty Crabtree Eastham Endowment was established to honor the memory of Misty Crabtree Eastham, a lifelong Girl Scout, and to further her legacy as a woman who made improving the lives of others a priority in her own life. As a girl in foster care who earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, Misty felt that Girl Scouting had a tremendous impact on her life and provided opportunities that she may never have had a chance to pursue. As a young Girl Scout through the completion of her Girl Scout Gold Award to serving as volunteer and mentor for today’s Girl Scouts, Misty overcame adversity to consistently give back and make the world a better place. This scholarship embodies Misty’s sense of selflessness, generosity, drive and determination.
https://www.nccoastalpines.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all the required information to include transcripts and recommendation letters. Incomplete applications cannot be considered for the scholarship.
1. Be a currently registered member of Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines
2. A recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award under one the following conditions:
 a) Earned the award through Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines
OR
 b) Earned the award as a member of another council and is now currently a registered member of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines
3. Demonstrate how earning her Girl Scout Gold Award project improved the lives of others and/or the significant local or global impact
4. Exhibit a continued commitment to community service beyond completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award
5. Demonstrate overcoming a hardship, difficulty or adversity, as defined by the applicant
6. Be enrolled in high school or college and be between the ages of 17-23
7. Through submission of an official or unofficial transcript demonstrate academic excellence
9. Demonstrate a financial need
10. Be able to describe how membership in Girl Scouts has influenced her life
11. A description of extracurricular activities outside of school and/or employment

The Gladys Marion Scholarship Endowment

Award:

The Gladys Marion Scholarship was made possible by a lifetime member of Girl Scouts who gave of her time and shared her talents to support Girl Scouts as they develop their leadership skills and prepare to be the next generation of leaders. The scholarship, for high school seniors primarily residing in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County, recognizes those who have demonstrated significant leadership as members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines through earning their Girl Scout Gold Award or equivalent participation in Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines leadership programs. The scholarship is a four year scholarship and will support the recipient each year over the course of her undergraduate tenure, provided the recipient continues to meet academic requirements.
https://www.nccoastalpines.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Requirements:

1. Be a currently registered member of Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines
2. A recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award or equivalent participation in Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines leadership programs
3. Must be at least a senior in high school
4. Reside in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County

For More Information:

Abby Palmer Groves

Program Director

919-723-9505

Kansas City, Missouri

The Beth Winters Memorial Scholarship

Award:

$750 - $1,500

Requirements:

Be a registered member with Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri at the time of application and have been a registered Girl Scout for at least two years prior to the year you are applying. Be graduating from high school in 2013. Have begun the college application process. Have demonstrated involvement in the Girl Scout program on a troop, service unit, district, council or national level. Submit three references from persons able to verify your Girl Scout involvement and achievements (one is to be from a peer; two from adults who are not relatives). Write an essay entitled, How Girl Scouting Has Helped Me Form the Vision For My Life ; one to two pages in length. Include a complete copy of high school transcript (does not have to be an official copy).

For More Information:

Tracy Hull - Manager, Civic Engagement and Highest Awards

Kansas City, Missouri

The Spirit Scholarship

Award:

The Spirit Scholarship was established by lifetime Girl Scout and highest award recipient, Connie Ehrlich Davis, in memory of her parents, Maxine and O. J. Ehrlich. During her youth in Wichita, KS, Connie's parents were tireless supporters of her participation in Girl Scouts, recognizing the experience would help her develop confidence and leadership skills. Since the Ehrlich's did not have the opportunity to attend school past 8th grade, they also believed in the importance of further education. They were committed to ensuring Connie had every opportunity to benefit from scouting and an education, both of which served her well throughout her career. It is in the “spirit” of their wisdom that this scholarship will be awarded to girls who demonstrate academic excellence and uphold the highest ideals of Girl Scouting.

The Spirit Scholarship Renewal Process: As long as funds are available, past recipients of The Spirit Scholarship may renew their scholarship for three additional years. The Recipient must submit verification of their enrollment status at an accredited college or university, current grade-point average (minimum 3.1 on a 4.0 scale) annually to the council by July 1.

Requirements:

• Be a registered member with Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri at the time of application and have been a registered Girl Scout for at least two years prior to the year you are applying.
• Be graduating from high school in the year applying.
• Have begun the college application process.
• Have demonstrated involvement in the Girl Scout program on a troop, service unit, district, council or national level.
• Have given community service as an individual or as part of a group effort in addition to your Girl Scout activities.
• Gold Award Recipient
• Show financial need

For More Information:

Tracy Hull - Manager, Civic Engagement and Highest Awards

816-759-3021

Macedonia, Ohio

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Girl Scout Scholarship

Award:

Award amount varies

Requirements:

Applications due to GSNEO April 1 annually

Eligibility and Requirements:
• Currently Registered member with Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
• Member for 3+ years, including Junior and Senior HS years
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Accepted to 2 or 4 year college/university/trade school
• No restrictions on field of study
• Complete application form including information on Girl Scout involvement, community involvement, extra-curricular activities and leadership roles, Gold Award status
• Submit 500 word essay on “What Leadership Skills did you learn through Girl Scouting and how do you think they will benefit you in the future?”
• Include 2 letters of recommendation: 1 from a non-related Girl Scout adult, 1 from another non-related adult
• Include official high school transcript

Gold Award Girl Scout Scholarship: Thomas J. & Marjorie S. Gray Foundation

Award:

GSNEO has received generous funding from the Thomas J. & Marjorie S. Gray Foundation to award one $5,000 scholarship annually to a Gold Award Girl Scout who meets the qualifications outlined below. Scholarship awards will be granted to individuals who excel academically, demonstrate proven leadership impact, and commit to continued community engagement to make a difference in the community. Those awarded with this competitive scholarship may be eligible to apply annually for scholarship funds to support additional years of undergraduate study. Awardee will be determined each year from the group of new and returning applicants.

Requirements:

Applications due to GSNEO: November 15 annually

Eligibility Requirements:
• Currently registered member of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
• Gold Award Girl Scout
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale
• Enrolled in accredited college / university
• Full time undergraduate student with commitment to 4-year degree
• Complete and submit 4 essays
• Include official grades with GPA
• Include 2 letters of recommendation
• Application complete and submitted on time
• Requirements if Awarded:
• 90+ hours leadership service in community
• Complete monthly service report
• Maintain connection with Girl Scouts

For More Information:

Debbie Kroupa

Assistant Director of Programs

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

One Girl Scout Way

Macedonia, 44056

Ohio

330-983-0422

Boise, Idaho

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Gold Award Scholarship Program

Award:

$1,000 (this is a one time scholarship)

Requirements:

To be eligible for the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Gold Award Scholarship you must be:
· A currently registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council (GSSSC)
· A graduating High School Senior
· Have at least a 2.75 GPA (high school transcript must be provided)
· Continuing her education immediately following high school graduation
· A Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. (Gold Award Final Report must be approved before the June 1 scholarship application deadline)

For More Information:

Jeanmarie Pattan

Director of Program

8948 W Barnes Street

Boise, 83709

ID

208-377-2011

Tampa, Florida

Ann Hesler and Marion Stephenson Scholarship

Award:

Ann Hesler and Marion Stephenson Scholarship

Requirements:

Girl Scout Involvement Girl Scout Gold Award recipient (and all requested documentation) Academic Achievement of at least 3.0 average GPA and school activities Community Service Projects 500 word essay describing how girl scouts has helped them discover, connect and take action in their lives Plans to attend an accredited institution of higher education.

For More Information:

Alison Wernicke

http://www.gswcf.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/gold-award.html

(813) 262-1826

Buffalo, New York

Kim Welsh Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award:

Award amount and number of recipients is determined each year by the Welsh family.

Requirements:

• Must be a current registered member of the Girl Scouts of Western New York
• Must be a Gold Award recipient or receiving the award in 2020.
Application and additional requirements can be found at: https://www.gswny.org/en/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger Golden Opportunity Scholarship

Award:

Hans and Charlene Schoenenberger offer one $1,000 scholarship to a Girl Scout who is receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2020. Recipients are drawn from the pool of girls receiving their Gold Award at the Gold Award Luncheon, June 2020.

Requirements:

• Must be a current registered member of the Girl Scouts of Western New York.
• Must be receiving the Gold Award in 2020.
• No application required.
For additional details: https://www.gswny.org/en/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Scholarship

Award:

The Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Scholarship Fund offers two $1,000 scholarships to Girl Scouts who are receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2020. Recipients are drawn from the pool of girls receiving their Gold Award at the Gold Award Luncheon, June 2020.

Requirements:

• Must be a current registered member of the Girl Scouts of Western New York.
• Must be receiving the Gold Award in 2020.
• No application required.
For additional details: https://www.gswny.org/en/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

Girl Scout Educational Scholarship

Award:

Annual award amount and number of scholarship recipients to be determined by the Scholarship Committee each year.

Requirements:

• Must be a current registered member of the Girl Scouts of Western New York with a minimum of five years of membership in the Girl Scout organization.
• Must be a graduating, high school senior in 2019.
Application and all requirements can be found at: https://www.gswny.org/en/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html

For More Information:

Bev Rhodes

Annual Giving Manager

Girl Scouts of Western New York

Toll Free: 1.888.837.6410 x7984

Seattle, Washington

The Award of Excellence Scholarship

Award:

$1,000

Requirements:

• Be a registered Girl Scout in the Girl Scouts of Western Washington council
• Be less than 21 years old
• Be a Gold Award recipient (or working on the final steps of your approved Gold Award project). If girls are selected as Award of Excellence recipients, but have not yet completed all parts of their Gold Award, funds will not be distributed until Gold Award is completed (must be completed by September 30 or scholarship is forfeit)

For More Information:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Girl Scouts of Utah Cornelia Benton Scholarship

Award:

Variable.

Requirements:

• Active Girl Scout for 6 years or more.
• Graduating from high school this year.
• Documentation of community service, leadership positions, and awards received.
• A one-page reference letter from an adult mentor who has witnessed you in a leadership position. This adult might be a Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award Advisor, a member of the Community Leadership Team, recipient of a community service project such as the group and/or advisor/mentor, etc. The reference letter should address the reasons why you would be a good candidate for the Cornelia Benton Scholarship based on the purpose of this scholarship.

Active Girl Scouts are awarded this prestigious scholarship based on their service to their community, leadership skills, and awards through Girl Scouts, their school, or any other organization. This is not a scholarship based on GPA or other academic scoring. It is purely based on service done, leadership skills and positions, and awards received.

For More Information:

Program Department

Girl Scouts of Utah

445 East 4500 South Suite 125

Salt lake City, 84107

Utah

801-265-8472

Charlotte, North Carolina

Barbara Glazier Bernhardt Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout’s freshman year)

Requirements:

Gold Award recipient
Demonstrate academic excellence
Active participant in Girl Scout and non-Girl Scout community activities

Patti Belcourt Scholarship Fund

Award:

$1,000 (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout’s freshman year)

Requirements:

Current resident of Union County
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to community service
Completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award is preferred, but not required.

Norma Cannon Scholarship

Award:

Two $1,000 scholarships (awarded for fall of the Girl Scouts’ freshman year)

Requirements:

Current resident of Cabarrus County
Demonstrate academic excellence
Completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award is preferred, but not required.

The Harper Family Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 scholarship (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout’s freshman year)

Requirements:

Gold Award recipient
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to community service

For More Information:

704-731-6500

Houston, Texas

Emerald Circle Scholarship

Award:

$2,000 award
Several are awarded in both the Spring and Fall each year to a graduating Gold Award recipient. The quantity of awards vary on number of applicants.
https://www.gssjc.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/emerald-circle-scholarship.html

Requirements:

Members of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council who have earned their Gold Award and are planning to begin college the semester following their graduation are eligible to apply during their high school graduation year.

For More Information:

3110 Southwest Freeway

Houston, 77098

TX

713-292-0300

Charlotte, North Carolina

Betty Lynn Lambert Scholarship

Award:

$500+ scholarship (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout’s freshman year)

Requirements:

Member of Girl Scouts for the past five years
Gold Award recipient
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to community service

Robert W. Maidt, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award:

$1,000 scholarship (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout’s freshman year)

Requirements:

Member of Girl Scouts for at least four years
Demonstrate a commitment to community service
Demonstrate financial need

Marie McLucas Scholarship

Award:

$500+ scholarship (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout's freshman year)

Requirements:

Resident of Cabarrus County
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate a strong involvement in Girl Scouts and her community
Completion of the Girl Scout Gold Award is preferred, but not required

Jenny Zartman Memorial Scholarship

Award:

$600+ scholarship (awarded for fall of the Girl Scout's freshman year)

Requirements:

Gold Award recipient
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to community service

For More Information:

704-731-6500

Nassau County, New York

The Virginia A. Wills Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Virginia's daughter Elana Wills has generously donated $1,000 in her mother's name to be awarded to one Gold Award Girl Scout per year.

Requirements:

• Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award
• Gold Award Girl Scout must be a graduating senior or a freshman in college, having earned the award by September 30 of the year entering college
• Be a registered Girl Scout with Girl Scouts of Nassau County at time of application
• Be an active registered Girl Scout for at least seven years
• Accepted to a college/university/trade school
• Have a dynamic Girl Scout history
• Demonstrate community service

For More Information:

Nashville, Tennessee

Agenia Clark Gold Award Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership

Award:

In 2015, the newly formed Sue Peters Foundation for Girls of Character, Courage, and Confidence created a scholarship for girls who have demonstrated outstanding leadership by earning the highest award available to Girl Scouts - the Girl Scout Gold Award. This scholarship was established to recognize outstanding young women from Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee who are meeting the needs of their communities.

Requirements:

-Be a registered member of Girl Scuts of Middle Tennessee
-have earned your Girl Scout Gold Award
-be a high school senior
-attend any accredited post-secondary college or university in the U.S.
-have a minimum GPA of 2.5
-have a minimum ACT score of 21

For More Information:

Poppy Lee

Volunteer Relations Manager

(615)460-0255

Columbus, Ohio

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Scholarship

Award:

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is offering one (1) scholarship valued at $1,000 for further education to a graduating high school senior in our council.
https://www.gsoh.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsoh/documents/finance/GSOH%20Scholarship%20Application%202019_fillable.pdf

Requirements:

- Plans for full-time attendance at a college, university, trade or technical school.
- Recipient must be an active participant in Girl Scouting. This participation could include the following program pathways: camp, events, series, travel, troop, and virtual. In addition, participation may also include council and service unit involvement. Affiliation with a troop is not required.
- Recipient must demonstrate good academic progress and be serious about her education.
- Financial need may be considered as a tie-breaker in the later stages of selection, if necessary.

Kathleen L. Elich Memorial Scholarships

Award:

Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is offering two scholarships valued at $1,000 (each) for further education to graduating high school seniors.
https://www.gsoh.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsoh/documents/award-nomination-forms/Elich%20Scholarship%20Application%202019_fillable.pdf

Requirements:

Recipient must be an active participant in Girl Scouts with Ohio’s Heartland Council. This participation could include the following program pathways: camp, events, series, travel, troop, and virtual. Affiliation with a troop is not required.
- Recipient must demonstrate good academic progress and be serious about her education.
- Students who receive full scholarship awards from other sources or who receive appointments to one of the Service Academies (West Point, Annapolis, Air Force) are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Funds will be paid directly to the student’s college. If student does not enroll, they will be disqualified from the scholarship award.

For More Information:

Scholarship Review Committee

1700 WaterMark Drive

Columbus, 43215

OH

Fax: 614-487-8189

Eugene, Oregon

Emerald Circle

Award:

$2,000 award
Several are awarded in both the Spring and Fall each year to a graduating Gold Award recipient. The quantity of awards vary on number of applicants.
http://www.girlscoutsosw.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/scholarships.html

Requirements:

It is awarded for educational pursuits, such as college, vocational training aand/or apprenticeship programs at an accredited school. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Emerald committee. There is a general application that is standard for all scholarships given through Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington.

Arlene Johns Memorial Gold Award Scholarship

Award:

Varies

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold award (and all requested documentation)

Luella & George Shaver Family Scholarship

Requirements:

Girl Scout Gold award (and all requested documentation)

For More Information:

Shannon Shea

Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington Highest Awards Coordinator

503-977-6813

Knoxville, Tennessee

GSCSA Gold Award Scholarships

Award:

- Eight $750 scholarships recognizing overall achievement.
- One $1,000 scholarship recognizing the highest academic achiever among applicants.
- One $1,000 scholarship recognizing the highest service achievement among applicants.

For full application, see: http://www.girlscoutcsa.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/leadership-and-scholarship-grants.html

Requirements:

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior Gold Award Girl Scout in the Southern Appalachians council. Applications will include requests for ACT/SAT results, an essay, two letters of recommendation, high school transcript, copy of acceptance letter to educational or gap-year program, FAFSA application, and record of service hours. Applications are due on February 1 of the year the girl graduates high school.

For More Information:

Amanda Johnson

Director of Program Strategy and Development - Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians

(800) 474-1912

North Charleston, South Carolina

The Geraldyne Zimmerman Scholarship

Award:

· Scholarship will be paid upon receipt of acceptance letter to higher education institute.
· Scholarship will be awarded annually to two applicants in the amount of $2,000 (per scholarship).
· Money has to be refunded if applicant does not continue her education the year she receives the scholarship.

Requirements:

· Must be a registered member of Girl Scouts for at least four continuous years (including senior year of high school)
· Applicant must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
· Applicant must have received a composite score of at least 900 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or a composite score 19 or more on the American College Test (ACT).
· Applicant must submit an essay on “Why do you think you are the best candidate for the Geraldyne Zimmerman Scholarship”.
· Recipient must attend South Carolina State University, Claflin University, or Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
· The application, references, and high school transcript(s) must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by February 15, 2019.

Requirements:

· Must be a registered Girl Scout at time of initial application and maintain continued adult Girl Scout membership throughout scholarship period.
· Have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award (or currently working on the Gold Award with completion date of September 30 of current membership year).
· Applicant must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
· Recipient has been accepted to a higher education institute.
· The application, references, and high school transcript(s) must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by February 15, 2019.
· Renewal Form must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by July 15, with official transcripts and schedule for fall semester.

For More Information:

Danielle Sykes

843-656-9757

Spokane, Washington

Girl Scouts Go for Gold and Shine Forward Scholarship

Award:

$500 will be given to the Gold Award recipient. For further details regarding our highest awards, see https://www.gsewni.org/en/girls/our_program/highest-awards.html.

Requirements:

In order to receive the Gold Award scholarship, she must be a Gold Award Girl Scout who has completed all her Gold Award requirements, and the final project report has been approved by the Girl Scout Gold Award committee of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

For More Information:

Renee Smock

Chief Operating Officer

(509) 747-8091 ext. 211

Ohio

Freda Gaskins Memorial Scholarship

Award:

This $2,500 one-time scholarship, in memory of dedicated Girl Scout employee Freda Gaskins, recognizes a Girl Scout senior who is considering post-secondary studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related degree. The scholarship will be paid directly to the university, community college or trade school. Apply here

Requirements:

To qualify for the Freda Gaskins Memorial Scholarship a girl must:
Be a high school senior
Currently registered member of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.
Have been a member of Girl Scouts for at least 3 total years, including the applicant's junior and senior year of high school.
Be considering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related post-secondary education at a four year college, community college, or trade school.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

*Financial need will be taken into consideration

For More Information:

Arrianne Byrum

Program Team Lead

Texas

Grace Rocha Graduating Senior $500 Scholarship
Megan Churchman Gold Award $1,000 Scholarship
Mary Wynn Hinkle Gold Award $1,000 Scholarship
Janice Eleanor Hill Matthews Gold Award $1,000 Scholarship

Requirements:

Cover page
Application
School Counselor Reference Form
Official high school transcripts
Essays as required by the scholarships you chose
Two reference forms returned directly to the council (acceptable references include teachers, Girl Scout adults, community members, employers, and adult friends)

You can apply for all five scholarships, and only submit one set of required application materials. Note: Only one scholarship will be awarded to each applicant.

Requirements:

• Applicants must graduate in May/June of the current year, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and plan to attend a college, trade, or technical school in the fall of current year.
• Applicants must have earned their Gold Award to apply for the Churchman, Hinkle, or Matthews scholarships.
• Scholarships will be made payable to your school upon proof of registration.

Grace Rocha Graduating Senior $500 Scholarship: Applicants must submit one 500-word essay describing their leadership experience and one 500-word essay describing “How Girl Scouting Has Influenced My Life.”

Janice Eleanor Hill Matthews Gold Award $ 1,000 Scholarship: Applicants must submit one 500-word essay that describes their Gold Award and one 500-word essay describing “How Girl Scouting Has Influenced My Life.”

For More Information:

Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Attn: Scholarship Committee

915-566-9433 Ext 9001

Indiana

Barb Mofield Girl Scouts Scholarship

Award:

Presented to a woman who is between her senior year in high school and her senior year in college and who has applied to or is attending a post-secondary institution for at least part-time attendance. This scholarship is only available to a Girl Scout who has completed the INFBPW patch and who has been an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the date of the application. Preference will be given to a student attending an Indiana school. Reapplication is required each year.
https://www.inwomeneducation.org/girl-scout-scholarship/

Requirements:

Each scholarship application must be filled out in its entirety or it will NOT be accepted.
Each application:
Consists of two (2) pages.
Must contain recommendation letters (preferably typed).
Must contain the appropriate essay.
Must include a copy of your latest transcript.

For More Information:

Indiana Women's Education Foundation

C/O Dana Jones

765-345-9812