The American Legion Auxiliary offers a National “Girl Scout Achievement Award” annually, and local Units are inviting eligible Girl Scouts to submit an application for the award  which involves a $1,000 college scholarship and trip to the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention the year of the Award.

To be eligible the Girl Scout must have received the Gold Award, be an active member of her religious institution and have received the appropriate emblem, demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, scouting and the community, and must have reached at least the 9th grade.  Forms are available on the internet at http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.htm and must be processed through a local Unit of the Auxiliary with a deadline of February 10th.

Further information can be obtained from the local Girl Scout Council or by contacting San Gabriel Unit 442 Chairman Peggy McIntosh at 626-287-0139.