GSNEO Susan Allen Memorial Travel Scholarship

Susan Allen Memorial Travel Scholarship

Susan Allen was a long time Girl Scout and Leader in Brook Park and Berea and co-founded an International Travel Group in 1991. Her interest in travelling domestically and internationally developed in the 1980’s and blossomed with the first international trip with Senior Girl Scouts in 1994. She was inspired by this 7 country, 15 day trip, to obtain her MBA at Baldwin-Wallace College with an emphasis in international business. She continued to volunteer with Girl Scouts while earning her MBA. As a volunteer, she travelled with groups to Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Susan passed away from breast cancer in 2005. This memorial fund was organized by family and friends to honor her memory.

Scholarships of up to $1000 will be distributed annually through the Susan Allen Memorial Travel Scholarship Fund to young women in Girl Scouts of North East Ohio who plan to travel internationally 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 December 1, 2024.

Application Requirements

Currently registered with Girl Scouts of the USA as a youth member
Must be a Girl Scout youth member for at least 3 years
Complete application form and submit by due date
Include two (2) letters of recommendation
Submit a 450-550 word essay describing your interest in travel and the expected 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 February 15, 2025

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

Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

School*

Grade*

County*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Troop #*

Designated Trip*

Dates of Travel*

Date

Troop/Group Planning Trip*

Contact Information of Troop/Group Leader*

Total Cost of Trip*

Amount Earned to Date*

Amount Requested*

Did the applicant participate in the most recent magazine and snack program?*

YesNo

Did the applicant participate in the most recent cookie program?*

YesNo

Have you received a GSNEO Travel Scholarship in the past?*

YesNo

Short Answer Questions

Describe your involvement in Girl Scouting. Include Council-level activities, awards received, and leadership roles you may have had.*

List all other extracurricular activities, dates, and leadership positions held. Include any volunteerism completed.*

Describe how you were involved in determining the Girl Scout trip, the trip itinerary and the trip budget. What did you learn through this process?*

List other fundraising and money earning activities performed working towards this trip. (Girls must demonstrate that they have earned a portion of the trip fees.)*

Optional: Please list any special circumstances that the committee should consider in their review of this application.

Essay

Travelling can be a life changing experience! Using your imagination and previous travel experience, please attach a 450-550 word essay that describes what you think you will gain from this type of experience.

Upload your essay here.*

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Letters of Recommendation (2)

Upload your one (1) letter of recommendation here.*

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Upload your one (1) letter of recommendation here.*

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By signing, I agree that all the information submitted on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant Signature*

Date*

Date

Caregiver Signature

Date