How do you become a Girl Scout National Gold Award?

How do you become a Girl Scout National Gold Award?

You can become a Gold Award Girl Scout if you:

1. are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade.
2. are a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador.
3. have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys, or have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed one Senior or Ambassador Journey.

What percentage of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award?

The Gold Award is awarded to fewer than 6% of Girl Scouts annually. Each Gold Award Girl Scout spends 1 – 2 years on her project. Approximately one million Girl Scouts have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent since 1916. In 2016, we are celebrating 100 years of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Is the Girl Scout Gold Award worth it?

This award proves that girls have what it takes to be successful in the challenging world of higher education. Not only that, the Gold Award opens doors to preferred-admission tracks as well as scholarships. And the good news is, the award is not just for lifelong Girl Scouts.

Can Gold Award benefit Girl Scouts?

Gold Award Projects cannot solely benefit Girl Scouts.

What are the requirements for the Gold Award?

Fulfilling the requirements for the Gold Award starts with completing two Senior or Ambassador Journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador Journey. Each Journey you complete gives you the skills you need to plan and implement your Take Action project.

How long does it take to get your Gold Award approved?

80 hours
Make sure you notify your Troop Leader and Project Advisor of your Gold Award Proposal submission! You cannot send your proposal to the Council before receiving verification and confirmation from your Troop Leader and Project Advisor. GSUSA recommends a minimum of 80 hours to complete the Gold Award.

What level of recognition is gold award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is roughly equivalent to the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout, which is achieved through an intense community service project. The general public is more familiar with the Eagle Scout designation, but the Gold Award is no less prestigious or difficult to achieve.

How many hours do you need for your gold award?

To earn the award, each girl must complete two Senior or Ambassador journeys or complete one Senior or Ambassador journey and have earned a Girl Scout Silver Award. After completing either of these requirements, a minimum of 80 hours is suggested to complete the steps to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Do colleges care about Gold Award?

In terms of higher education and career, receiving the Gold Award can help you stand out from the crowd in the college admission process! When reviewing applications, colleges and universities take into account the Gold Award as a meaningful sign of leadership and service.

What should I do for my Gold Award?

Check out some of these real project ideas from past Gold Award Candidates!

1. Conduct workshops about art, anti-bullying, etc.
2. Create educational games.
3. Create a website.
4. Write a blog.
5. Make a video about self-love, confidence, or interviews with veterans.
6. Create a PSA.
7. Create a social media campaign.

Do you have to sell cookies to earn Gold Award?

Girls do not have to sell cookies to earn highest awards, but they do need to sell cookies if they want to participate in additional money-earning activities. Girls working on their Gold Award should submit the money-earning application themselves, rather than the leader submitting the application for them.

How long does it take to get a Gold Award approved?

What does it mean to get a Girl Scout Gold Award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has. Seniors and Ambassadors who earn the Gold Award tackle issues that are dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond.

How many badges are there for Girl Scouts?

This year, Girl Scouts is introducing 24 new badges to inspire the next generation of strong female leaders.

Do you need a mask to be a Girl Scout?

COVID-19 Updates: Masks strongly encouraged but not required at volunteer-led programs. Masks required at indoor staff-led programming. See updates in COVID Q&A (updated 8/13/21) As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L.

What does it mean to be a Girl Scout volunteer?

See updates in COVID Q&A (updated 8/13/21) As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)™ after all! Learn More!