Amount: Two (2) $500.00 scholarships will be awarded annually by NLAS

Eligibility: Open to all youth registered with American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts of the USA, or Boy Scouts of America who have successfully earned four (4) P.R.A.Y. Program Awards and are seniors in high school. Scholarships are for post-secondary education and will be paid directly to the designated institution.

Criteria for consideration:

1. P.R.A.Y Awards: Earning the following: 1) either Jesus & Me or God & Me, 2) God & Family, 3) God & Church, and 4) God & Life.
2. Congregational activities: Summary of participation in home congregation such as confirmation education, youth group activities, or church sponsored programs.
3. Academics: High School transcript reflecting a minimum of six (6) semesters of academic achievement that states unweighted and weighted GPA.
4. Summary of Extra-Curricular activities/awards: Summary of activities (such as athletics, drama, robotics, band, or choir) and awards (such as varsity letter(s), NHS, or John Philip Sousa award).
5. Scouting program: Summary of participation years and highest rank achieved (such as Gold Award, Stars & Stripes Award, Eagle Scout rank).

In addition:

• A 500-1000 word faith statement from applicant.
• Letter of Recommendation from Pastor of home congregation.

Qualifying Institutions: Accredited Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities, or Vocational Schools. Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the recipient for tuition costs only. Funds cannot be applied to books, room & board, or travel expenses.

Application Process:

• Applications may be submitted to NLAS from January 1 to May 1, 2024.
• Review by NLAS will be completed by May 15, 2024.
• Recommended recipients will be approved by NLAS Board by June 1, 2024.
• Recipients will be notified by June 15, 2024.

Link to Application