AWARD: $1,000 Scholarship and a trip to the ALA National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona (August 2008)
Applicant Requirements:
- Must have earned the Girl Scout Gold award and have at least Junior standing in High School.
- Must be actively involved in a religious institution and must have received the appropriate religious
emblem at the Cadette or Senior Scout level.
- Must have demonstrated practical citizenship in the religious institution, school, Girl Scouting, and
community.
- Must submit at least one letter of recommendation with application from an individual representing one
of the following: your church, school, community, or scout troop.
- Submit a 500 word essay describing your Gold Award project. Explain why you chose the project you did and how it made an impact on you and your community.
Selection Process:
This application and your essay must be presented to your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit President ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 10, 2008.
Applications and essays will be judged by a screening committee composed of Girl Scout leaders and
educators. The successful Applicant will be notified on or before June 15, 2008.
*The 2007 Recipient of the Girl Scout Achievement Award is Sara Jaszkowski.