• Georgianna Bonds Domestic Travel Scholarship

  • Georgianna Bonds served as a volunteer in many capacities including troop leader, Board President of one of GSNEO’s legacy councils, and international travel leader. She was also the leader of a horse troop in Berea for several years. She traveled to the World Centers and interacted with leaders and volunteers of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world. She was active in national US level governing and policy-making activities in GSUSA. In honor of her many years of service, family members organized and continue to maintain this memorial fund.


    Scholarships of up to $500 will be distributed annually through the Georgianna Bonds Travel Scholarship Fund to young women in Girl Scouts of North East Ohio who plan to travel within the USA with Girl Scout troops/groups. The number of scholarships available and scholarship value are determined each year based on current funding. Completed applications are due on March 1, 2023.

  • Application Requirements

    • Currently registered with Girl Scouts of the USA
    • Must be a Girl Scout youth member for at least 3 years
    • Complete application form and submit by due date
    • Include one (1) letter of recommendation
    • Submit a 250-300 word essay describing your interest in travel and other benefits you will gain from this travel experience
    • Must live within GSNEO jurisdiction
    • Girls may only receive one travel scholarship annually
  • Selection Process

    • A screening committee composed of Girl Scout volunteers and staff will evaluate all submitted applications based on the following criteria:
      • Application Completion
      • Girl Scout Involvement
      • Travel/Camping Experience
      • Explanation of Expected Leadership Benefits of the Trip
      • Extracurricular Activities, Including Volunteerism
      • Written Essay
      • Consideration will be given to those with demonstrated need
    • Awardees will be notified by May 15, 2023
  • Conditions of Scholarship

    • The scholarship recipient will be eligible to receive her scholarship for a designated Girl Scout travel experience.
    • Girl Scouts of North East Ohio will make the disbursement directly to the designated Girl Scout troop/group in the name of the awardee. Disbursement will be made upon confirmation from the travelling troop/group of the awardee’s registration for designated trip for which the funds will be used.
  • Applicant Information

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  • Short Answer Questions

  • Essay

    Travelling can be a life changing experience! Using your imagination, please attach a 250-word essay that describes what you think you will gain from this type of experience.

  • Letter of Recommendation

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