The Uniform Scholarship is designed to assist currently registered girl members in Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons by providing supplemental resources beyond a family’s ability to pay. Scholarship allocations are subject to availability within the council’s current operating budget. The requirements and important information below assist in processing the requests.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
- Form must be completed in full and submitted by a parent/guardian requesting assistance for their girl
- Scholarship recipient must be a currently registered new or returning girl member of Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons (GSDH)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Applications are kept confidential
- GSDH encourages girls and families to contribute to uniform and supply costs if possible
- Uniform scholarships are limited to the items listed on the application
- Scholarships are not granted to an entire troop
- Scholarships will not be provided for items that have already been purchased
- Uniform Scholarships are limited to one request per program grade level. For example, 1 request for Daisy years of Kindergarten and 1st grades; 1 request for Brownie years of 2nd & 3rd grades, etc.
- Items available with Uniform Scholarship:
- 1 Tunic/Sash/Vest
- 1 Flag Patch
- 1 GSUSA / Council ID Strip
- 5-Digit Troop Numerals
- 1 Insignia Tab
- 1 Membership Pin
- 1 World Trefoil Pin
If awarded, the caregiver will receive a voucher for the approved retail items. Redeem voucher at retail store or call to make arrangements. All shipping fees are the responsibility of the caregiver.
Complete the online form or complete paper copy and send to help@gsdakotahorizons.org or mail to: GSDH, Attn: Member Services, 1101 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. See Page 2 for application.