The Girl Scout Gold Award is the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and doers who make the world a better place, by using everything they’ve learned as a Girl Scout to solve a problem in their community or make a lasting change in their world.
Are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
Are a registered Senior or Ambassador
Have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys or have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award
Completed one Senior or Ambassador Journey.
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is committed to ensuring that youth members of all abilities are able to achieve the Gold Award - A Girl Scout’s highest honor.
When a Girl Scout indicates they need accommodations, the Council staff will contact the family to get clarity on the types of accommodations needed. We will decide on reasonable accommodations. The Council then communicates directly with the Gold Award Panel about the accommodations and ensures the Panel feels capable of fulfilling them.
Our aim is to treat every Girl Scout with the attention and respect they deserve as a Gold Award Earning Girl Scout.
Natalie received a $10,000 scholarship for her Gold Award project “Opening Eyes to Animal Safety” was partnered with a local animal non-profit to create brochures, curriculum, and workshops on animal safety.
This Year's Scholarship Recipients
These are the 2023 GSCNC Gold Award Scholarship recipients. Girl Scouts who earn the Gold Award this year are eligible to apply for the 2024 GSCNC Gold Award Scholarship at this link: Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Fund Application Form.
