Parent Information
Girls State is an incredible opportunity for your daughter to experience leadership skill development, confidence building, and a life-changing week.
We hope that your daughter will walk away from the week with a greater appreciation of our great nation and an understanding of how she can make a difference in her school and community.
As a participant in Girls State, your daughter will have the opportunity to compete for the Samsung Scholarship and gain college credit. Applications for college credit and college scholarship must be completed prior to the week of Girls State. Please review information with your daughter to ensure she gets all necessary material compiled and submitted.
How to apply
Students can apply directly to the statewide organization or through a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. More...
Student Eligibility:
§ Be a female resident of the state of Oregon
§ Show respect for and be willing to salute the American Flag
§ Have completed the junior year in high school with at least one semester of high school remaining; if home schooled, be at least 15 years of age and have completed the 11th grade year
Girls State participant selection is also based on leadership, character, and interest in community and government.
Cost
Girls State cost a total of $340 for the week. Registration includes room and meals for 7 days and 6 nights, materials and a souvenir bag.
Scholarships are available for partial and full registration fee.
In Case of Emergency during session, you can reach your daughter through either: - Sondra Lino, Girls State Director, cell phone at (541) 620-0580
- Willamette University Events & Conferences Office at (503) 370-6162 (regular office hours only)
Updates during the week
Through session we will be posting pictures and the Girls State Journal. To learn more about what your daughter is experiencing, follow our postings throughout the week! More…
We hope that your daughter will walk away from the week with a greater appreciation of our great nation and an understanding of how she can make a difference in her school and community.
- Click here for description of activities and a look at a typical day at Girls State.
- Click here for a sample schedule.
- Click here to view a general information summary page.
As a participant in Girls State, your daughter will have the opportunity to compete for the Samsung Scholarship and gain college credit. Applications for college credit and college scholarship must be completed prior to the week of Girls State. Please review information with your daughter to ensure she gets all necessary material compiled and submitted.
How to apply
Students can apply directly to the statewide organization or through a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. More...
Student Eligibility:
§ Be a female resident of the state of Oregon
§ Show respect for and be willing to salute the American Flag
§ Have completed the junior year in high school with at least one semester of high school remaining; if home schooled, be at least 15 years of age and have completed the 11th grade year
Girls State participant selection is also based on leadership, character, and interest in community and government.
Cost
Girls State cost a total of $340 for the week. Registration includes room and meals for 7 days and 6 nights, materials and a souvenir bag.
Scholarships are available for partial and full registration fee.
In Case of Emergency during session, you can reach your daughter through either: - Sondra Lino, Girls State Director, cell phone at (541) 620-0580
- Willamette University Events & Conferences Office at (503) 370-6162 (regular office hours only)
Updates during the week
Through session we will be posting pictures and the Girls State Journal. To learn more about what your daughter is experiencing, follow our postings throughout the week! More…