Scholarship Criteria:
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Member of the Girl Scouts, Seal of Ohio Girl Scouts Council
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Must live in Scioto, Adams, or Pike County, Ohio
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Must prove five years of membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA
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Have a “B” average or better for four years of high school
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Participate in church, school, and community activities
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Undergraduate
The purpose of the Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund is to benefit Girl Scouts in Scioto, Adams and Pike counties with college scholarships.
Mrs. Payne was a life member of the Girls Scout Council, Inc. She volunteered over 40 years of service to area Girl Scouts. She served on the Wider Opportunities and Financial Assistance committees, led numerous Girl Scout Area I Association. Throughout her volunteer career, she served in many other capacities.
In honor of her exemplary service to Girl Scouting, the Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council awarded Mrs. Payne the Thanks Badge, which is a national award created by the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Low.
The Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Mrs. Payne’s sister, Mrs. Willa B. Preston, in her honor.