The Girl Scout Difference
Girl Scout alums are:
More ambitious
Less afraid to take risks
More confident in their abilities
More likely to stand up for their beliefs and values
A Lifetime of Courage, Confidence, and Character.
Girl Scouting isn’t something you do—it’s a piece of who you are. Whether you participated for a year, earned the Gold Award, or are a donor, you are a Girl Scout supporter. Join the Girl Scout Network to become a part of a community of advocates—both alums and supporters from across the country—who are passionate about championing Girl Scouts and each other.
The Alum Impact
Girl Scout alums are more likely than other women to:
Exhibit courage, confidence, and character
Attain higher levels of education and management positions at work
Volunteer and contribute to causes they support
Be civically engaged and involved
Exhibit leadership attributes and hold more leadership roles
Be satisfied with life—personally, professionally, and financially
The Power of Girl Scouting
To understand the long-term benefits of Girl Scouting and earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) conducted a national study with 1,000 Girl Scout alums, 800 women who were never Girl Scouts, and 922 Gold Award Girl Scout alums.
This research shows that participating in Girl Scouts is a powerful factor for developing courage, confidence, and character, which in turn builds a foundation for success in education and careers, enables a lifetime of leadership, and provides high levels of life satisfaction. Alums say being Girl Scouts set them on a path for achievement, connected them to something bigger than themselves, and helped them develop their passions and interests.
This study indicates that more than 1 in every 3 adult women in the United States were Girl Scouts at some point in their lives. The Girl Scout alum community is over 50 million strong.
