Gold Award

Change the world, Girl Scout

Gold Award Girl Scouts are rock stars, role models, and real-life heroes. How do they do it? 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.

Seniors and Ambassadors who want to go for the Gold Award build a team of trusted adults, peers, and leaders in their community to guide them through challenges and support their success.

Plus? Nothing beats that feeling of seeing real, lasting, and sustainable change and knowing it was you who made it happen. It changes the way you see your place in the world—and how the world sees you.

For more information, check out Girl Scout of the USA's Highest Awards FAQ.

You can become a Gold Award Girl Scout if you:

Are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
Are a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
Have completed the Silver Award, a Senior/Ambassador Leadership Award, or a Senior/Ambassador Journey
Complete Gold Award Training

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Need more inspiration to get started on your Gold Award? Check out videos of our council's latest Gold Award Girl Scouts below, or read stories about national Gold Award Girl Scouts on Girl Scouts of the USA's Gold Award page.

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Become a Gold Award Girl Scout

Ready to change the world, for good?

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Earning a Girl Scout Gold Award is an excellent way to give any college or scholarship application that “something extra” to help you stand out from the crowd.

Scholarships for Girl Scouts

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Highest Award Coach

Every Highest Award project begins with a Girl Scout who has an idea and a desire to make a difference. We are looking for adults who are ready to help Girl Scouts turn ideas into action.

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