Eagle Scouts

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Eagle Scout is a widely recognized and prestigious youth award, requiring extensive leadership and service.  It is the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA.

•  In 2023, a total of 29,269 young men and women earned the Eagle Scout Award
• Since its inception, over 2.7 million youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award. 
• In 2023, American Scouts contributed over 7.1 million hours of service, valued at more than $225 million. 

Eagle Scout Rank

• To earn the rank, a Scout must:
  • Progress through the ranks in the following order:
    • Tenderfoot
    • Second Class
    • First Class
    • Star
    • Life
    • Eagle
  • Earn 21 merit badges, including:
    • First Aid
    • Citizenship in the Community
    • Citizenship in the Nation
    • Citizenship in the World
    • Communications
    • Cooking
    • Environmental Science
    • Personal Fitness
    • Camping
    • Family Life
    • Personal Management
    • Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
    • Cycling, Hiking, or Swimming
  • Serve six months in a troop leadership position.
  • Plan, develop, and give leadership to a service project for any religious organization or any school or community.
  • Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.
  • Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.

National Eagle Scout Association

• Founded in 1972, the National Eagle Scout Association maintains contact with Eagle Scouts to sustain their interest in Scouting.
• Eagle Scouts in good standing may join.
• Applications for membership are available through:
  • Local council
  • The NESA Web page
  • Contacting the Scouting Alumni Association at the national office
• For more information, visit the official NESA website at www.nesa.org

Eagle Scout Scholarships

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