Girl Scout Global Citizen Essay Contest

global citizen: A person who understands and appreciates cultural differences, and strives to instill this virtue in others.

Are you a global citizen? Has Girl Scouts helped you understand and appreciate cultural differences? Tell us how.

Girls ages 15-17 can win a nine-day expenses paid trip to Mexico including a visit to Our Cabaña. Girls ages 12-14 can win a four to six day trip to New York City.

Girl Scout Global Citizen Application
(PDF, 610KB)

Girl Scout Global Citizen Rules
(PDF, 891KB)

Contest deadline: March 15th, 2009

Just as World Thinking Day encourages Girl Scouts to consider girls and women globally, the Girl Scout Global Citizen Essay Contest helps Girl Scouts reflect on the meaningful experiences they've had through Girl Scouting, and connect those experiences with the wider world. This contest is hosted by EF Tours and Smithsonian Student Travel.