American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho

AWARD: $1,000 Scholarship

Applicant Requirements:

• Must have earned the Girl Scout Gold award and have at least Junior standing in High School.
• Must be actively involved in a religious institution and must have received the appropriate religious
  emblem at the Cadette or Senior Scout level.
• Must have demonstrated practical citizenship in the religious institution, school, Girl Scouting, and
  community.
• Must submit at least one letter of recommendation with application from an individual representing one
  of the following: your church, school, community, or scout troop.
• Submit a 500 word essay describing your Gold Award project. Explain why you chose the project you did and how it made an impact on you and your community.

Selection Process:
This application and your essay must be presented to your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit President ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2010.

Applications and essays will be judged by a screening committee composed of Girl Scout leaders and
educators. The successful Applicant will be notified late JUNE of 2010.

Girl Scout Achievement Award Application

The National President's Scholarship

The National President's scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for The American Legion. One $2,500 scholarship, one $2,000 scholarship, and one $1,500 in scholarship money will be awarded in each division. Fifteen outstanding students will be awarded a total of $30,000 to further their higher education. The applicant must complete 50 hours of community service during his/her high school years to be eligible for one of these scholarships.