Girl Scout Global Citizen Summit | Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

The Girl Scout Global Citizen Summit (GSGCS) will be held July 21–22 in Washington, D.C.

GSSEM is seeking applications from Girl Scouts interested in serving as representatives of GSUSA at the summit and Girl Scout UNITE immediately after.

As representatives, girls will gather with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from across the globe to explore leadership as Girl Scout Global Citizens. They will experience dynamic global citizenship and leadership experiences with best-in-class international organizations.

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 8, at 11:59 PM EST.

Girl travel, lodging, and food expenses will be covered, and participants will be chaperoned by GSSEM staff. There is a $155 registration fee if chosen to represent GSSEM

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Applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:

Attend the Girl Scout Global Citizen Summit and Girl Scouts UNITE from July 19–26, 2026.
Participate in virtual program prep events in May, April, early July, and the end of July (dates TBC).
Be a registered Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout for the 2025–26 membership.
Be at least 15 years old by July 1, 2026.
Exemplify characteristics of the "Global Girl Scout Citizen" and be interested in building on those skills.
- Girl Scout Global Citizens:
  - Are curious about the world around them
  - Possess a positive attitude toward cultural differences
  - Practice openness and acceptance of differences
  - Demonstrate curiosity and see opportunities in different situations
  - Foster sisterhood and invite others to join their community
  - Aspire to make the world a better place
Is not a GSSEM delegate for the 58th National Council Session.

Applicants should be prepared to:

Participate in an in-person interview the week of March 16, 2026.
Actively engage in all prep work and virtual meetings before attending the Summit in July 2026.
Complete an Amplification project no later than THREE months after the Summit and complete the report (GSSEM can support Girl Scouts with this):
- Objective: Inspire 100 girls; share experience, elevate the profile of global opportunities for girls in Girl Scouts
- Implementation Method:
  - Program, event, or activity sharing the global experience with girls &/or adults
  - Focuses on themes from programs, overall experience, or a combination
  - Individual or group project-100x amplification per Girl Scout
  - "Reporting Structure" written report with photos/video (template will be provided)
Pay a $155 registration fee if selected for the opportunity.

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Additionally, participants will provide GSUSA with real-time feedback and data to aid in the development of future opportunities.

Representatives will then serve as Global Girl Scout Ambassadors during Girl Scouts UNITE (July 23–25) and help facilitate activities in workshops, networking sessions, and the Hall of Experiences.

If you have any questions, please email Kaylyn Borucki at kborucki@gssem.org.