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.

Just as World Thinking Day encourages Girl Scouts to consider girls and women globally, the purpose of 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. Read the full contest rules (PDF, 79KB) and download an application (PDF, 83KB).

This contest has two goals: to challenge girls to consider their roles in the world through writing, and to allow them to put their words into practice. The top 18 winners will receive a free trip to Europe or Washington DC with EF Education. For the winners, the educational tour will not simply be a reward for a job well done—it will also be a vehicle for developing ambassadors for global thinking and will provide an opportunity for them to impact their troop members and community at large.

The Contest Has Ended.