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Take your skills beyond Girl Scouts
Scholarships help you continue your education, so you can keep changing the world. Check out the opportunities available to you below!
Dr. Harry Britenstool Scholarship
The Britenstool Scholarship is endowed in honor of Dr. Harry Britenstool for Girl Scouts of Greater New York. It is designed for graduating Ambassador Girl Scouts who demonstrate academic success, a dedication to serving their communities, and career goals oriented towards medicine, science, or citizenship.
Applicants for the Dr. Harry Britenstool Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be a graduating High School Senior who has been in Girl Scouting a total of 2 years by the time of their admission to college.
- Demonstrate financial need in the Financial Need Assessment.
- Submit GPA and a Standardized Test Score (SAT, ACT, etc.)
- Plan to enter one of the following fields of work: medicine, science or citizenship.
Submission Deadline: April 4, 2027
Dr. Harry Britenstool Scholarship Award Renewal
The Dr. Harry Britenstool Scholarship Award is renewable for a maximum of three years if renewal eligibility requirements are met. Requirements are outlined in the application for Scholarship Renewal.
Submission Deadline: April 4, 2027
Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship
This college scholarship application is open to any registered Girl Scout of Greater New York Member ages 14 to 18 interested in pursuing a career in the arts, education, civil service, the nonprofit sector, or STEM.
Applicants must demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities, be an active leader and show a solid commitment to Girl Scouting and the Promise & Law. The winner will be awarded the scholarship no more than one time.
Submission Deadline: April 4, 2027
GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship Scholarship
Are you a high school senior who's earned their Gold Award? Apply for the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship! One eligible Gold Award Girl Scout from each council will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Gold Award Girl Scouts who are high school seniors or recent high school graduates can apply for the 2026 program. Specifically:
- current high school seniors who earned or will earn anytime before April 1, 2026
- recent high school graduates who earned in their senior year after March 31, 2025
Recipient Benefits
- $5,000 scholarship
- Official award letter
- Recognition in local and national Girl Scout promotions, including on the Gold Award Girl Scouts Class webpage
Future Woman of Distinction Award
Each year at the Women of Distinction benefit, Girl Scouts of Greater New York recognizes one Ambassador Girl Scout who embodies courage, confidence, and character as the Future Woman of Distinction.
Through their commitment to community service, high academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership skills, they have distinguished themself as an exceptional role model for their sister Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts of the USA Scholarships
For more scholarship opportunities, visit the national Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) website.
All scholarships and stipends are subject to federal, local, and state taxes, and social security. All recipients will be required to submit a W-9 form. For scholarships over $600 paid to the individual, a 1099 will be issued by the end of the calendar year. Scholarships paid directly to higher education institutions will not be subject to a 1099.
Earn your Highest Awards
The first step to earning many of our scholarships is earning your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award! Learn more about how to get there.
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