Do I have to know where I’m going to college in order to apply?
It is not necessary to have a final decision made upon application. If a scholarship is awarded, proof of enrollment is required for distribution of funds.
What is the value of The Emerald Circle scholarships?
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000. Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the scholarship selection committee.
How do I obtain the required proof of membership?
Complete the steps listed below. If you have any issues logging in or renewing membership, please contact customerservice@sjgs.org, not emeraldcircle@sjgs.org.
- Go to MyGS to log in.
- Enter login information.
- Select Member Profile.
- Select Membership tab.
- Print or download directly from Membership page.
How will applicants be notified if they’ve been awarded a scholarship?
The Emerald Circle will contact all selected scholarship recipients by phone approximately six weeks after the application deadline.
Following phone notification of the scholarship awardees, all scholarship applicants will receive an email announcing the selected scholarship recipients. Please do not contact the Emerald Circle before this six week review period concludes.
Can I apply for both the spring and fall applications?
The spring application opportunity is reserved for those who earn their Gold Award before the April 1 application deadline and expect to graduate high school later that calendar year.
The fall application opportunity is reserved for those graduating seniors who earn their Gold Award after the April 1 spring application deadline.
Will I be notified when the application is open?
No notification will be sent. It is the responsibility of the applicant to return to the website during the appropriate time frame in order to apply.
Why was my application disqualified?
Please double check your application prior to submitting! Common reasons for disqualification include:
- Failing to properly format your essay (10-12 font, double-spaced, no longer than two pages) or to follow the essay prompt (a SINGLE Girl Scouting experience).
- Failing to follow instructions on the resume (no longer than two pages, 10-12 font, including all information requested in the resume template).
- Incomplete or unsigned application forms.
- Failing to meet all eligibility requirements.
Who do I contact for more information?
Questions should be sent via email to emeraldcircle@sjgs.org. Due to the high volume of applications, please do not call the Council office.
I applied for The Emerald Circle scholarship but was not selected as a recipient. Why?
Selection is solely at the discretion of the scholarship selection committee. Neither GSSJC nor The Emerald Circle are able to provide any feedback on the selection of recipients.
Where does the money for Emerald Circle scholarships come from?
All scholarships are fulfilled through donated funds and earnings from The Emerald Circle Gold Award Scholarship Endowment.
How do I donate to the scholarship fund?
Visit our Support Us page, and select Gold Award College Scholarships from the drop-down menu under designation.
I earned a scholarship. How do I receive my funds?
Scholarship checks are made payable to and mailed directly to the college, university or higher education institute. Funds must be applied to tuition, fees or other expenses charged by the school.