Scholarships!
Scholarships Specifically for Girl Scouts
The latest and most up-to-date information on Scholarships for Girl Scouts can be found on the STUDIO2B Web site at http://www.studio2b.org/gossipyouneed/scholarship_form.asp
Other Scholarships
We have information about:
- Eastern Orthodox Scouting Scholarship
- The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
- Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship
- The American Legion Samsung Scholarship
- Rising Star Scholarship (Math)
- Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
Scholarships
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two scholarships. The recipient for first place will receive $1,000 and the runner up will receive $500 upon acceptance to a four year accredited college or university. The candidates are evaluated on their involvement in their church, school, community, scholastic achievements, and Scouting.
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a registered active member of Girl Scouts
- Have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Be an active member of an Eastern Orthodox Church and must have received the Alpha Omega Religious Scout Award
- Have demonstrated practical citizenship in their church, school, Scouting unit, and community
- Be enrolled in an accredited high school, and in their final year
- Submit four letters of recommendation with the application, one letter from leaders of each of the following groups:
- religious institution
- school
- community leader
- head of Scouting unit
The Russian Children’s Welfare Society, Inc, has funded an additional scholarship for $1,000 for a Girl Scout who is of Russian descent and meets the above eligibility requirements.
The Eastern Orthodox Scouting Scholarship Committee will award the three national scholarships to the recipients who best meet the qualifications above. Applications can be obtained from E.O.C.S. Chairman and they must be submitted by May 1st of each year. Contact:
Chairman George N. Boulukos
862 Guy Lombardo Avenue
Freeport, New York 11520
(518) 868-4050
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet through leadership and courage in public service. Girl Scouts are excellent candidates for these awards. Nominations may be made by adults who have solid knowledge of the nominee and his or her work, but who are not related to the nominee.
Each year, the Barron Prize selects 10 winners nationwide who receive $2,000 to support their higher education or their service work. In past years, at least one Girl Scout has been selected each year to receive this award.
Deadline: April 30, 2008.
Contact: Barbara Ann Richman, Executive Director
The Barron Prize
545 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302
http://www.barronprize.org/
ba_richman@barronprize.org
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship
The Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory of Corinne Schillings, a 26 - year-old woman who lost her life in the Baltimore Water Taxi accident on March 6, 2004.
Scholarship: The foundation will award scholarships to deserving young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award and who plan to or are currently pursuing a college major or minor in foreign language. This scholarship is renewable.
Grant: The foundation will provide airfare for a Silver or Gold Award Girl Scout who plans to study abroad, regardless of her major/minor. It is not necessary to be a scholarship recipient to apply for this one-time grant; nor are scholarship recipients excluded from applying. This grant is not renewable.
Contact: For more information or to download an application visit http://www.cjsfoundation.org
708-957-3684
630-886-0507
dschillings@cjsfoundation.org
Applications WILL NOT be accepted prior to March 15 and MUST ARRIVE no later than MAY 15 (5:00 pm, CST)
The American Legion Samsung Scholarship
Samsung, a worldwide leader in electronics, endowed a scholarship fund of five million dollars to be administered by The American Legion. The endowment was made to show appreciation to U.S. veterans who came to the aid of Korea during its struggle against communist forces during the Korean War. “The Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program” established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the $5,000,000 principal amount. In 2003, seven $20,000 scholarships and 91 $1,000 scholarships were awarded.
(For additional information and contests available from Samsung, go to http://www.samsung.com )
Eligibility:
High school juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion by the United States government: WW I -- April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918; WW II -- December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946; Korean War -- June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955; Vietnam War -- February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975; Lebanon and Grenada -- August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984; Panama -- December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 and Persian Gulf War -- August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities as determined by the United States government.
Scholarship:
The scholarship is for undergraduate study only and may be used for: tuition, books, fees, and room and board. The selection of the scholarship winners will be based, in part, upon the following criteria: academic record; involvement in school activities; involvement in community activities; community service; financial need and additional bonus points in the selection process will be awarded to descendants of U.S. veterans of the Korean War.
Contact The American Legion for more information at acy@legion.org
Got math? Money involved!!!!
Do you know a Class of 2008 math whiz? Have her apply today for the brand new Rising Star Scholarship. $10,000 awarded to four recipients, interviews with MIT Educational Counselors, and mentoring by Sloan School students/graduates. For complete rules and to request an application visit: http://www.shillermath.com/girlscouts
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Source: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Web Site: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
The Voice of Democracy (VOD) Scholarship Program is an audio-essay contest for high school students that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The program is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a 3-5 minute essay based on an annual theme. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each Department's first-place winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.