Gold Award Scholarship
Gold Award Girl Scouts can earn a $5,000 scholarship.
Congratulations on becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout! You have created lasting change in the world while earning the highest award in Girl Scouting.
Now that you’ve earned a Gold Award, did you know that you can apply for a national scholarship for your post-secondary education? The GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship recognizes and provides financial support to one Gold Award Girl Scout per council and one from USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Scholarship recipients must have completed a Gold Award project that demonstrates extraordinary leadership and measurable, sustainable impact and addresses an issue of national and/or global significance.
The 2024 scholarship program has closed. Check back in 2025 for updated program details.
Planning Ahead?
Learn more about the scholarship and prepare to apply next year. Please note that the information below is subject to change as the 2025 program details are announced.
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