GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship 
Dr. Elinor Crawford Girl Scout Scholarship Fund
Since 1989, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. Board of Directors has awarded college scholarships to graduating high school senior Girl Scouts! Girl Scouting offers opportunities for girls to excel in skills, leadership, and citizenship. The Board of Directors established the college scholarship fund to recognize young women for their achievements and academic successes, as well as to encourage them to continue their education.
View the Application Guidelines here.
The application and all attachments must be received by Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Scholarship recipients will be honored at the Young Women of Distinction celebration on May 17, 2026.
Review the Application and Rubric before submitting.
For assistance, contact Marie at marieg@gsgcf.org.
2026 Selby Scholarship Program
This scholarship program is available to residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto counties.
The online application opens Thursday, January 1, 2026, and closes Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST.
Applicants must be:
Graduating seniors from any high school in the above-mentioned 4
counties. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college
and/or university full-time to complete a bachelor’s (4-year) degree.
Students planning to enroll in a state college are eligible to apply. Students planning to pursue a 2-year degree only, however, are not eligible. Non-high school students who are already enrolled in college are also not eligible. Listed below are additional criteria.
Scholarship awards will be based on:
- Demonstrated exceptional financial need;
- A minimum 3.0 (unweighted) grade point average;
- High school (and/or state college) transcript;
- Evidence of personal growth potential through letters of recommendation from teachers and community members;
- Perspective on personal values and future plans outlined in essays; and
- A personal interview conducted by community leaders.
Students will be required to submit their FAFSA Submission Summary Document showing all pages and their Student Aid Index.
SAT or ACT test scores are not required this year.
Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA can still apply. Applicants unable to complete the FAFSA must contact Kiarra Womack at kwomack@selbyfdn.org directly, so that we can evaluate the financial component of eligibility on a confidential, case-by-case basis. There will also be a form on the application for these students.
Link to more information: https://selbyfdn.org/scholarship-eligibility/
Link to application: https://selbyfdn.org/scholarship-application/
Additionally, a helpful resource now available to all students seeking scholarships across Tampa Bay: the Apply Tampa Bay scholarship database. This free tool includes opportunities across multiple counties and can be accessed at https://www.applytampabay.org/
Education Foundation of Sarasota County
Are you looking for the right scholarships to help pay for your education beyond high school? The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is here to help. On their page, you can search their database of scholarships that fit your unique needs and experiences.
Don’t forget to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for more financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
