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.