Scholarships

Girl Scouts gain the confidence, leadership skills, and community service experience that can help them qualify for scholarship opportunities. Girls are encouraged to explore local and national scholarships that support their educational goals and celebrate their achievements both in and out of Girl Scouting.

View applications and qualifications below

2026 GSSC's Past Presidents Scholarship *Submissions Closed* toggle arrow

The Board of Directors established the Past Presidents Scholarship Fund in 1988 to award educational scholarships to outstanding Ambassador Girl Scouts in the following categories: Academic Achievement, Community Service, Girl Scouting, and Personal Challenge. The scholarships will be awarded to five qualifying graduating Ambassador Girl Scouts in the Spring of the current year.

Applicants for the Past Presidents Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered and active member of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.
Be a 2026 graduating senior who is continuing her education.
Be an outstanding Ambassador Girl Scout, who has contributed to Girl Scouting and her community through her performance and her accomplishments.
Provide two references substantiating community service and/or academic achievement: one from a Girl Scout volunteer AND one from a school official or community liaison of her choice.
Submit an official copy of her high school transcript with seal and the completed application (including references) by Friday, January 16th, 2026.

Submit Your Applications NOW!

Please use the links below to begin the application process. References are encouraged to use the online form. Please forward the link to your references. Your official high school transcript must be submitted directly to Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Attn: Past Presidents' Scholarship, 442 Moreland Road, Commack, NY 11725.

When you begin the online application process, please have all the necessary information to complete the form. You cannot start, log out, and return to your original application. It does not save your progress.

Past Presidents Scholarship Online Application

Past Presidents Scholarship Online Reference Form

Our scholarship winners will be invited to the council's Annual Meeting in March to be honored and receive a certificate of recognition.

2026 GSUSA Gold Award Girl Scout Scholarship *Submissions Closed* toggle arrow

Gold Award Girl Scouts can earn a $5,000 scholarship.

Congratulations on becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout! You have created lasting change in the world while earning the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Now that you’ve earned a Gold Award, did you know that you can apply for a national scholarship for your post-secondary education? The GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship recognizes and provides financial support to one Gold Award Girl Scout per council and one from USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Scholarship recipients must have completed a Gold Award project that demonstrates extraordinary leadership and measurable, sustainable impact and addresses an issue of national and/or global significance. Does this sound like you or a Gold Award Girl Scout you know? See application requirements and important information.