Highest Award FAQ
Highest Award Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to your questions about Girl Scouting's Highest Awards: the Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Award.
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General Highest Award Information
Journeys
For Girl Scouts working on the Gold Award
For Caregivers & Troop Leaders of Girl Scouts working on the Gold Award
How many hours are required to earn each of the awards? 
Can a troop work toward an award together?
Can Girl Scouts begin working toward their next award the summer after they bridge (transition) from one Girl Scout level to the next?
Do I need to earn a Bronze Award before earning a Silver Award or earn a Silver Award before earning a Gold Award?
Can projects focus on Girl Scouting?
What should I do if I have additional questions about Highest Awards?
Why are Journeys prerequisites to earning the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards?
How does a Girl Scout know when a Journey is complete?
What makes a Journey’s Take Action project different from earning a Highest Award?
Who can earn the Girl Scout Gold Award?
What are the prerequisites to beginning a Gold Award project?
How long does a typical Gold Award Project take?
How do I access Gold Award training?
How do I submit my project proposal?
What happens when I submit my proposal?
How are the interviews conducted?
What is a root cause?
What does sustainability mean?
How do I build a budget?
Who should I ask to be my project advisor?
What is the role of the Gold Award Committee?
Are there any specific scholarships related to the Gold Award?
What deadlines do I have if I am graduating?
Tips and Tricks
What is my role in the Gold Award?
How much should I be involved?
What resources are available for me?
Who do I contact if I have questions about my Girl Scout’s Gold Award?
