Experience Leadership
Girl Scouts takes girls on a journey to discover, connect and take action in the world around them to become leaders and make the world a better place. All programs at Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee incorporate ways for girls to experience and develop their leadership skills. Outside of the leadership roles girls can take in their troops, they also have opportunities to hold an internship, serve on the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee board of directors and serve as a Girl Scout National Council delegates. There are always opportunities for girls to take part in programs offered by Girl Scouts and partnering organizations. For more information, please contact the program department.
Scholarship Information
Girls Scouts USA has information about scholarship opportunities. For more information, visit the Girl Scouts website at www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/scholarships/default.asp
Mary Duncan Scholarship Fund
The Mary Duncan Scholarship Fund is a new college scholarship opportunity available to Gold Awardees in the Middle Tennessee area with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher.
The scholarship is presented by Medical Billing Alternatives, LLC and is named in honor of former troop leader Mary Duncan, who was a troop leader and mentor to Medical Billing Alternatives Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Anderson.
The application process will open on March 1, 2012. Applications will be accepted through the mail – please use the address listed on the application (please do not send to the Girl Scouts office). All applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2012 in order to be eligible. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the Salute to Outstanding Leadership Awards in May 2012.
Full requirements:
1. Cumulative GPA of 3.8, or higher, based on a 4.0 scale.
2. Graduating high school senior in Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s council area. Home school applicants are welcome.
3. Must earn the Girl Scouts Gold Award by May 2012.
4. Currently registered with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
5. Plans to attend an accredited college or university.
6. Submission of completed application within time guidelines.
Click here to download a copy of the application.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
High School Juniors and Seniors may apply for an eight-week paid internship at a local non-profit through the Bank of America Student Leaders program. This program also includes a week-long summit in Washington, D. C. The application deadline is January 25, 2012. For more information, visit bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders.
Gold Award Interviews
Girl Scouts that have completed Gold Award proposals will be now be interviewed by the Gold Award committee for project approval. The Gold Award committee has set dates and locations throughout the year for interviews. All interviews will be conducted in the Girl Scout Service Center in the cities listed. Please email Jenny Myhr at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)to schedule an interview appointment.
| December 6, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| December 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| January 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| February 9, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| February 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| March 15, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| March 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| April 10, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Nashville | |
| April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nashville |
Leadership Highlights
Our second annual Girl University offered girls a chance to get a head-start on your college-bound experience this past summer. Girl University offered girls and parents access to information and professionals who helped Girl Scouts make important decisions and provided an early start in planning for life after high school. The program consisted of a series of workshops centered on college applications, financial needs, how to choose a major, working with college advisers, college life and more.
Pictured below: Girl University participants Nia Jennings and Tilar Bell.
