Scholarships | Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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Getting ready for your next big adventure? Whether you're heading to college, trade school, or starting your career, we’ve got resources to help! Check out our council’s local scholarships and national opportunities just for Girl Scouts. Still working on your Gold Award project? Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award is a great way to make an impact—and it can help you stand out when applying for scholarships, jobs, or other opportunities!

National Scholarships for Girl Scouts (GSUSA)

National Scholarships (Collegescholarships.org)

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AWE proudly offers scholarships to young women graduating from a Palm Beach County high school who choose to continue their college education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, or Palm Beach State College. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,500.

The application deadline is March 25, 2025, use the link below for more information.

Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship Application

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The Gloria Barron Prize annually awards 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people in their community and/or the environment. Applicants must currently be working as an individual to lead an inspiring service project OR have done so within the past 12 months.

Apply online annually by April 15 for a chance to receive $10,000 to support your service work or higher education!

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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 an airfare stipend 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.

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Scholarship Application

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The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a woman studying community college, baccalaureate, or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and and fields related to engineering.

Applications are due in March for the Freshman ABET Program.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Applications

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Annually, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States awards three individuals who are: Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Summit Award recipients and/or Sea Scout Quartermasters who have risen above their peers in exemplifying the qualities of that rank. Girl Scouts who are currently registered and have earned the Gold Award are eligible to apply. The Scholarship awards are as follows:

$5,000 1st place National scholarship
$3,000 2nd place National scholarship
$1,000 3rd place National scholarship

Girl Scouts should download and submit a completed VFW Scouting Scholarship form, resume of high school activities, scouting record, community service record and letters of recommendation to a local VFW Post; a local VFW Post can be identified by zip code at www.vfw.org

Scout of the Year Brochure and Entry Form

Local Scholarships offered through GSSEF

Most of the scholarships below are due in early April each year and are offered to Girl Scouts registered within our council.

Barbara Ann Turner Scholarship

Our council’s first and longest-running scholarship opportunity, this annual scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a high school-aged Girl Scout who has given exceptional service in her community.

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Board of Directors Gold Award Scholarship

Increased to a $3,000 in 2026, this scholarship is given to a Gold Award Girl Scout who intends to pursue a college education after graduating high school.

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ECHO Scholarship

An annual scholarship of $3,000 awarded to a Girl Scout who has earned the Bronze or Silver Award, the Gold Award, and has shown exemplary citizenship in school, Girl Scouting, and the community.

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I am O.R.A.N.G.E. Girl Scout Scholarship

New in 2026, FiServ will award $3,000 to a girl who embodies the company’s “I am O.R.A.N.G.E.” culture and wants to pursue an undergraduate degree.

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Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Scholarship

An annual scholarship of $2,500 awarded to a Gold Award Girl Scout from the Southeast Florida Council.

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Gold Award Advisors Scholarship

An annual scholarship of $1,500 awarded to a 12th-grade Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award and will continue her secondary education.

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The Robin Trapani Memorial Scholarship

An annual scholarship of $2,500 awarded to a Girl Scout who intends to pursue a career in a vocational trade or skilled job that requires specialized training and education.

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You Are My Sunshine Scholarship

An annual scholarship of $2,500 awarded to a Girl Scout who has been empowered, inspired, and raised in a one-parent household and will pursue a college education.

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