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Girl Scout Scholarship Available for Graduating Seniors

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) awards continuing education scholarships annually to graduating senior Girl Scouts who epitomize the Girl Scout Mission and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.  The number of scholarships available and scholarship value are determined each year based on current funding.  Notification of scholarship awards will be made by June 1st of each year.

Who’s Eligible?
Graduating senior Girl Scouts and those graduating senior Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award are eligible to apply for the scholarship.  Girls must meet these eligibility criteria:
•    Currently registered member of Girl Scouts
•    Member of Girl scouts for minimum of 3 years, including Junior and Senior years of High School
•    Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0
•    Accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning (2 or 4 year college, university or trade school)

What’s Required?

Completed applications and all required documentation must be submitted by April 1st of each year for consideration.  Access the GSNEO Girl Scout Scholarship Application at gsneo.org.  
Completed applications include:
•    Written Essay
•    Official High School Transcript
•    Letters of Recommendation
•    College/University/Trade School Letter of Acceptance

Submit to:

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Attn:  Director of Programs
One Girl Scout Way
Macedonia, OH  44056

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