Join our Scholarship Information Session!
November 12th from 7-8pm
Learn about scholarship opportunities available to Girl Scouts pursuing higher education. This virtual information session will highlight scholarships offered through the Council and other organizations, provide tips for writing strong applications, and help girls understand how to showcase their leadership and achievements.
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GSEP Awards and Scholarships
The awards and scholarships listed below are sponsored by donors within Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and are available to Girl Scout Ambassadors currently registered with GSEP. Each award has different criteria, requirements, and application processes. Please see the step by step process below on how to submit these applications. *Scholarship Applications will open December 1, 2026.
Instructions
- Read the Scholarship Application Instructions to help get you started on the submission process.
- Create a username and password. Be sure to save this information for future use! With your account, you will be able to edit and view all your scholarship applications in one place.
- Complete the Scholarship Common Application. This application is required to be considered for any scholarship.
- Scholarship applications and references must be submitted by February 2027.
- You will hear from the scholarship committee regarding the status of your application at the beginning of April.
- All scholarship recipients will be invited to be recognized at the GSEP Annual Meeting held in the spring.
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Scholarship Opportunities
GSEP Awards and Scholarships 
Scholarships
- The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Graduating Senior Scholarship is given to several graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership involvement within the community and is to be utilized for continuing education beyond the high school level. Award amount: $2,000.
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- Demonstrates leadership in Girl Scouts and the community
- Active Girl Scout for 4 years
- 2 references- one from Girl Scout Adult
- The
Dotti Martin Educational Scholarship recognizes a girl who
has been active in Girl Scouts and exemplifies courage, confidence,
and character just as Dotti Martin did. One girl will be awarded
$1,000 to advance her education.
- Intending to continue education
- Camping Experience
- Read the ‘Life of Dotti Martin’ and write a 500-word essay
- 2 references
- The Elizabeth G. Dorsett
Memorial Scholarship provides funds for continuing education
to one Girl Scout Ambassador who is graduating from high school.
Applicant must have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and demonstrate
high academic achievement. Award amount: $500.
- Earn Gold Award
- High Academic Achievement
- Active Girl Scout for at least 2 years
- 2 references- one must be a Girl Scout adult
- The Friends of Camp
Sunset Hill Scholarship provides funds for continuing
education to one Girl Scout Ambassador from Delaware County. The
awardee must have earned her Gold Award with a project that either
educates the public about the outdoor environment or physically
improves the outdoor environment. She must also be a graduating high
school senior. Award amount: $500.
- Girl Scout from Delaware County
- Active Girl Scout for 2 years
- Earned Gold Award that is focused on the Outdoor Environment
- 2 references- one must be a Girl Scout adult
- The Helen Bartberger Scholarship is an annual award to
recognize Girl Scouts from the Hatboro-Horsham Service Unit who have
demonstrated an understanding and commitment to the overall
philosophy of Girl Scouting. Award Amount: $200.
- Girl Scouts from Hatboro-Horsham Service Unit
- Active Girl Scout for 2 years
- 2 references- on must be a Girl Scout adult
- The Janet and Solomon Eshner
Scholarship provides funds for continuing education to one Girl
Scout Ambassador who is graduating from high school. Award amount:
$450.
- Girl Scouts who are a resident of Philadelphia
- Active Girl Scout for at least 3 years
- Demonstrates Leadership
- 3 references- 1 must be a professional educator
- The Judy Borie Scholarship
provides funds for continuing education to one Girl Scout
Ambassador who is graduating from high school. The Judy Borie Award
is given to the most outstanding young woman. Award amount:
$1,000.
- Active Girl Scout for at least 2 years
- Demonstrates Leadership: through Gold Award or exemplary leadership project in her community or Girl Scout Service Unit
- Completed 4 or more Girl Scout recognitions or activities
- 500-word essay
- 2 references- 1 Girl Scout Adult
- The Kiwanis Scholarship
provides funds for continuing education to one or more Girl Scout
Ambassadors who are graduating from high school. Recognizes a
graduating Girl Scout Ambassador who has made a difference in her
community through a leadership project. Award amount: $1,000.
- Active Girl Scout for at least 2 years
- Demonstrates Leadership: through Gold Award or exemplary leadership project in her community or Girl Scout Service Unit
- Completed 4 or more Girl Scout recognitions or activities
- 500-word essay
- 2 references- 1 Girl Scout Adult
- The Monae Ragsdale-Mabrey Scholarship is awarded to one
graduating Girl Scout Ambassador who is a model student and gives of
herself to family, friends, and those in need. Eligibility
requirements: Residence or troop member in the following zip codes:
19082, 19104, 19132, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, or 19143. Award
amount: $250.
- Active Girl Scout for at least 2 years
- Resident of 19082, 19104, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, or 19143
- Active in community service
- 3.0 GPA or better
- 2 references- 1 teacher reference
- The Renee Carol Harper Memorial Scholarship honors one
graduating senior who is an active member of a troop in
Philadelphia, is active in her school and community, and plans to
continue her education beyond high school. Award amount: $500.
- Philadelphia Troop Member with a preference to Girl Scouts of 3 Leaves Service Unit (535)
- Active Girl Scout for 9 years
- Active in the Serivce Unit and Council
- Active in School and Community
- Write a 500-word essay on how Girl Scouting has shaped your life.
- 2 references- troop leader and other GS adult
- The Maurice Seltzer Science and Math Award recognizes one
Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador working in the fields of science and
math while performing community service. Award Amount: $50.
- Active Girl Scout for 2 years
- Displayed Commitment to the fields of Science and Math
- The
Muriel E. Lehman Award honors one Girl Scout Senior or
Ambassador who has done the most to promote friendship among persons
of different ethnic background. Award amount: $200.
- Active Girl Scout for at least 3 years
- Support Council Sponsored Programs
- Active in Community
- Write about how you have grown to understand and appreciate other cultures
Additional Opportunities
Other Resources
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