Girl Scout Gold Award
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What Is Girl Scout Gold Award?
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. It is active: Girl Scouts of the USA recognized nearly 3,000 members in its 2026 class. Candidates are registered Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors in grades 9-12 (or equivalent) who have completed either two Senior or Ambassador Journeys, or the Silver Award plus one Senior or Ambassador Journey.
A candidate identifies and investigates a community issue and its root causes, builds and leads a team, creates a plan, presents a formal proposal to her council, takes action, and educates and inspires others. The project must create measurable, sustainable impact and connect to a wider national or global issue. Candidates invest at least 80 hours. Each works with an adult subject-matter project advisor—who cannot be the candidate's parent, caregiver or troop leader—and leads a separate volunteer team.
Girl Scout Gold Award Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Rolling applications |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
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