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DeeAnn Denney Memorial Girl Scout Scholarship

Funded by
$3,000
1st winner$2,000
2nd winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 15, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
State:
Texas
Background:
Participates in Girl Scouts

DeeAnn Denney was a Lifetime Girl Scout who cared deeply about girls developing to their full potential, whether that be in the arts, leadership, outdoors, math, science, or other fields.

Girl Scouts membership is a crucial part of the learning experiences of many girls. Teaching community, hard work, confidence, and practical skills, Girl Scouts can have long-lasting effects that help members succeed for the rest of their lives, regardless of which passion they choose to pursue.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of DeeAnn Denney by supporting students who participate in Girl Scouts.

Any high school senior in Texas who has been a member of the Girl Scouts for a minimum of 5 years may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are members of the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council are preferred.

To apply, tell us how Girl Scouts has impacted your life and future, describe service projects that you’ve participated in during the previous 5 years of your Girl Scout membership and how they have impacted your community, and what council or troop you are part of.


Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 7, 2024
Essay Topic

How has Girl Scouts impacted your life and prepared you for your future? Please describe Girl Scouts service projects you’ve participated in, what role you played, and how it benefited your community. What Girl Scout Council and troop are you a member of?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 15, 2025.