Girl Scout Gold Award Steps
Below is an overview of requirements to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. In order to fully understand what we expect from girls, please refer to the Gold Award Guide and the FAQs. For further information, please contact the Gold Award Liason.
Girl Scout Gold Award Pre-Requisites
Girls must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade (or equivalent) and a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
AND
Complete two Journeys (Senior or Ambassador)*
OR
Earn the Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey
*Girl Scout Seniors complete Senior journeys and
Girl Scout Ambassadors complete Ambassador journeys
Girl Scout Gold Award Steps
1. Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.
2. Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue.
3. Get help: Invite others to support and take action with you.
4. Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measurable impact.
5. Present your plan and get feedback: Sum up your project plan for your Girl Scout council.
6. Take action: Take the lead to carry out your plan.
7. Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.
Gold Award Support and Paperwork