The Retail Store Scholarship is designed to assist currently registered girl members in Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons (GSDH) 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 eligibility and important information below are offered to outline the application process and help navigate the council’s procedure.
ELIGIBILITY
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Available to new or renewing girl members
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Form must be completed in full and submitted by a parent/guardian requesting assistance for their girl
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Scholarship recipient must be a currently registered girl member of Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons (GSDH)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Applications are kept confidential
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GSDH encourages girls and families to contribute to uniform and supply costs and add the amount the household can pay to the application.
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Retail scholarships are limited to the items listed on the application
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Scholarships are not granted to an entire troop
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Scholarships will not be provided for funds already spent
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Retail 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.
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Items available with Retail Scholarship:
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1 Tunic/Sash (If vest is desired, retail scholarship will cover the value of age appropriate sash between $7.00-$9.00)
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1 GSUSA / Council ID Strip
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5-digit troop numerals
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1 Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting
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When GSDH’s annual operating budget allows and applicant qualifies, GSDH scholarships will be awarded as follows:
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GIRL
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Requirements
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Retail Store Scholarship
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New Member
(1st year)
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1. Be a registered girl member
2. Complete Scholarship Application
3. Eligible for free/reduced meals or provide a compelling statement of need.
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Recipient will receive a voucher indicating the items eligible to receive at GSDH Retail Store. Family responsible for shipping charges.
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Renewing
(2+ years)
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1. Be a registered girl member
2. Complete Scholarship Application
3. Eligible for free/reduced meals or provide a compelling statement of need.
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Council provides up to 50% of costs for retail request. Parent/Troop/Service Unit supports remainder due.
Recipient will receive a voucher indicating the items eligible to receive at GSDH Retail Store. Family responsible for shipping charges.
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If awarded, the caregiver will receive a voucher for the approved retail items. Redeem voucher at retail store or call to make arrangements. Payment in full is due at time of purchase. 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.