The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are the highest awards a Girl Scout can achieve. These awards are given to Girl Scouts that complete a project that is beneficial to their community and to the broader world. They demonstrate the their leadership abilities and commitment to their community. Girl Scouts who earn any or all of these awards grow their leadership skills and make an impact on their community. The Highest Awards Patrol through GSOSW is designed to support Girl Scouts in their pursuit of these incredible acts of service and leadership.
Why You Should Join
Girl Scout Highest Awards are an investment of time, effort, and leadership for Girl Scouts who seek them. Some Girl Scouts have a hard time finding the support to continue pursuing their project. GSOSW wanted to provide a space for Girl Scouts to get support from their fellow Girl Scouts as well as other adult mentors who are connected to the Girl Scout network. If YOU join the
Scholarships and Other Opportunities
It takes a lot of work to earn one of these awards, especially the Gold Award. Many people recognize this and the amazing Scouts that dedicate their time to earn these awards. There are many scholarship opportunities specifically for Gold Award Scouts. Make sure you look into opportunities for Gold Award Scouts across the world and for those specifically in your council.
Bronze Award
For Junior Girl Scouts (4th and 5th graders)
This is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can recieve. For this award the Girl Scout must contribute at least 20 hours. Before starting their Bronze Award, Girl Scouts first need to have completed at least one Junior Girl Scout Journey. This project is completed in a team of Junior Scouts. For more information, go to your GSOSW's or GSUSA's page for the Bronze Award.
Go to the Projects page to see other scout's projects and get some ideas for your own!
Silver Award
For Cadette Girl Scouts (6th-9th graders)
This is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. For this award the Girl Scout must contribute at least 50 hours. Before starting their Silver Award, Girl Scouts first need to have completed at least one Cadette Journey. For more information, go to GSOSW's or GSUSA's page for the Silver Award.
Go to the Projects page to see other scout's projects and get some ideas for your own!
Gold Award
For Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts (High Schoolers)
This is the highest award in Girl Scouting! For this award the Girl Scout must contribute at least 80 hours. Before starting their Gold Award, Girl Scouts first need to have completed at least 2 Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR earned a Silver Award and completed at least one Senior or Ambassador Journey. For more information, go GSOSW's or GSUSA's page for the Gold Award.
Go to the Projects page to see other scout's projects and get some ideas for your own!
