Awards & Scholarships

There are many awards and scholarships available to Girl Scouts. This partial list will give you an idea of the many recognitions and opportunities that community organizations and many foundations make available to young women in our community.

President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
All full-time students who contribute at 50-250 hours of service to the community are eligible for the PVSA. Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council must certify that girls have completed the award. For more information, click here.

Corinnne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
Scholarship for 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.

For further information about Corinne, the foundation, and downloadable scholarship and grant applications, visit the foundation's Web site at www.cjsfoundation.org.

Sylvia L. Holmes Scholarship Program
This program is designed to help young women achieve higher education at an accredited college or university. The program has been formed by the family of Sylvia L. Holmes, and is designed to honor her many contributions and distinguished tenure as Executive Director of the Pioneer Council, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. There will be one $500 scholarship for each academic year.

For more information and a 2009 application form, click here.

American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award
To find out more about the American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award go to http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/GirlScoutAward/index.aspx

More Scholarship Opportunities for Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the USA has even more information for scholarships for Girl Scouts - click here for the Studio2B scholarship site.