Opportunity Funds

Regardless of the cost, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois would like all girls to experience the difference the Girl Scout Leadership Experience can make. Below are available funds for a variety of situations. Choose one that works best for your family. Questions? Contact Customer Care at customercare@gsofsi.org or 800-345-6858.

An asterisk * denotes the funds that are approved based on financial need.

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The Girl Scout Experience Fund (GSEF) Committee distributes funds as defined by the Board of Directors from the Girl Scout Experience Quasi-Endowment Fund. The fund supports each registered girl member of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois so that she may experience activities that build courage, confidence, and character.

Visit the GSEF page to learn about the types of GSEF grant requests and determine which option best suits your needs. Application/request links can be found on the GSEF page.

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All requests for membership funding should be made through the Financial Assistance Application - Membership Fee. This application serves as the membership registration form, so creating an account in MYGS is not required before completing it.

Creating an Account in MYGS

If creating an account in MYGS before applying for membership funding, follow these instructions:

Log in to myGS or create an account on the same page.

Choose how you and your potential girl member would like to participate.

At the payment screen, you will exit MYGS. This will create an account in the registration system. Our Customer Care team will email the adult/caregiver the link to complete the financial assistance application within 7 days.

Once the application is returned and the membership(s) has been activated, you will receive an email notification from Girl Scouts Registration thanking you for your membership.

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Funds are available for programs, day camp, and overnight camp.

Complete the Council Program and Travel Financial Assistance form for council programs and travel opportunities.

Complete the Day Camp and Overnight Camp Financial Assistance Application form for day and overnight camp funds.

Customer Care will process your request and you will receive a notification once your registration is complete or if they need additional information.

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Funds are available for council-sponsored adult training programs.

Complete the Adult Financial Assistance Application.

Customer Care will process your request and you will receive a notification once your registration is complete or if they need additional information.

Upon the processing of the application, the requesting adult will be notified of the decision by email. If approved, the adult will be emailed with instructions on how to complete the registration process. Adult training registration will not be complete until the payment in full has been made.