2021 Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Gold Award Scholarship
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2021 Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Gold Award Scholarship
Eligibility:
• Applicant must be a currently registered Girl Scout
• Has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award
• A graduating senior
• A minimum GPA of 2.5
• Only accredited schools will receive the scholarship funds
• No field of study restrictions
Scholarship amount:
• $500 scholarship in each of the six regions of the council (Athens-Gainesville,
Augusta, Savannah, Albany, Columbus and Macon)
Timeline:
• Applications available now
• Applications are due April 14th
• Interviews, if needed, will take place in April
• Awardees are notified by May 5th
Who: Girls from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia counties who have earned the Girl
Scout Gold Award and are planning to attend an accredited college or university
in the U.S. [including technical colleges/schools]
Why: To recognize outstanding Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Gold
Award and to provide visibility for the girls and for Girl Scouting in general
How: Funds to be raised through designated donations and fundraisers and will be
handled through Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Council (as a 501(c)(3)
organization)
Application Process:
Submit the following electronically by email (preferred) or by regular mail:
• Email to scholarships@gshg.org include all documents as attachments to one
email date no later than April 14th, 2021. The subject line should read: Girl Scout
Gold Award Scholarship application
-OR-
• Mail application with all documents in one envelope. Applications must be
received no later than April 14th at the local Girl Scout of Historic Georgia council
office.
1. Completed scholarship application (typed)
2. Your Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report
3. Essay addressing one of the following questions (typed):
a. Explain how the principles and ideals of Girl Scouts have influenced
your life
b. Describe the most challenging situation you have faced while in a
leadership role and what you learned from that experience
4. High School Transcript (copy/scan of the official transcript acceptable)
5. Two signed one-page letters of reference addressing your qualifications
for this scholarship
1. One from school-related personnel or
2. One from Girl Scout volunteer or staff member (who is not related to
you) or
3. One from community, church, school or other
6. Copy of the most recent communication with the college/university
(e.g., acknowledgment of application; copy of acceptance letter)
Finalists may be asked to participate in an interview (April).
From selected recipients:
1. Picture (head shot) and permission to use this to publicize selection for
the scholarship.
2. Documentation of enrollment in at least six semester hours of college
level coursework at an accredited US college, university or technical
school required prior to disbursement of funds to the recipient. Funds
will be sent to the institution and applied by the institution to the
student’s account.
Gold Award Scholarship
Application
2020-2021
Applicant Information
Name of applicant: ____________________________________________________
Home address:_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________
County: ___________________________
Home phone: _____________________ Alternate phone: ________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________
College/University Information
College/University where you have applied or been accepted: _____________
Status of application (submitted / accepted / describe any other): ________
(Attach a copy of your most recent communication from the Admissions Office at the
school—could be email or paper communication)
High School Information and Activities
(Attach your high school transcript. This may be a copy/scan of an official transcript)
Name of school: _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ _ ___ _ __ _ __ _ __
Guidance Counselor Name: ____________________________
School phone: _______________________________
Most significant scholastic and extra-curricular school related activities (grades 10 – 12) and
your role (e.g., Beta Club, varsity sports, school sponsored clubs)
Activity Year(s) Role (e.g., member, president, other officer, …)Girl Scout Activities
Current Troop # ___________
Service Unit/Area: ______________
Total number of years you have been a member of Girl Scouts by level (including this year):
___ Daisy ; ___ Brownie ; ___ Junior ; ___ Cadette ; ___ Senior ; ___ Ambassador
If your membership was outside of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, please specify other
Council(s) or locations if you do not remember the council name: ____________________
Title of your Girl Scout Gold Award Project (attach a copy of your Girl Scout Gold Award Final
Report):
__________________________________________________________________________
Other Girl Scout Awards (e.g., Bronze, Silver, or Leadership Awards) earned:
Award Year If a project was included, provide title (or brief description
< 25 words)
Girl Scout Leadership Roles (provide a bulleted list):____________________________
Girl Scout Service Activities beyond those involved in awards listed (provide a bulleted
list):__________________________________________________________________
Community Service Activities over the last three years (not included in School or Girl
Scout Activities):
Most significant activities and your role:
Activity Year(s) Your roleLetters of Reference
At least two references are required:
• One from school-related personnel or
• One from Girl Scout volunteer or staff member (who is not related to you) or
• One from community, church, school or other
Each letter should be a signed, one page letter addressing your qualifications for this
scholarship. The letters should be included with your submission.
Provide contact information below:
Reference 1: Name:___________________ Contact phone number: _______________
Reference 2: Name:___________________ Contact phone number: _______________
Essay (300 – 500 words; typed in 12 point font; double spaced; max two pages)
Attach an essay addressing one of the following topics:
1. Explain how completing your Girl Scout Gold Award has positively influenced your life.
2. Describe the most challenging situation you faced during the completion of your Girl
Scout Gold Award project and what you learned from that experience.
“If I am chosen as a scholarship recipient, I give my permission for the Girl Scouts of
Historic Georgia to use my name and picture and to quote from my application in news
releases and other publicity.”
Applicant Signature: _________________________________ Date: _____________
Parent’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________
Checklist:
In one email or in one envelope include the following:
Application with all parts completed (including signatures)
_____ Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report
Essay
High School Transcript (copy/scan of official transcript acceptable)
Two letters of reference
Copy of communication from the college you plan to attend (confirming receipt of
your application or admission status)
______ Picture (head shot) to be used for publicize if selectedYou can also read
