How to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Complete this free online training course to begin your Gold Award process. The council will be notified once you have completed this course. Girl Scout Gold Award Online Training Course (mandatory) | passcode: GoGold
Find an issue in your community or the world that you care about.
Learn everything you can about that issue through research and trusted sources.
Form a team by identifying experts and people in your community who could help you.
Think about the root cause of an issue, then make a plan of how you could tackle it.
Submit your project proposal via the GoGold website. (Here is an EXAMPLE Girl Scout Gold Award proposal for informational purposes only.)
Lead your team and carry out your plan.
Reflect on the change you’ve created in your community and the world, share your story, and inspire others to make a difference, too.