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Scholarships Available to Eagle Scouts

As an Eagle Scout, there are many scholarship opportunities available to you.  Some only apply if you go to a certain school, or a school in a certain state.  Others require a parent or grandparent to be a member of the granting organization.  Some require proof of need, others do not.  Be sure that your high school college counselor knows that you are an Eagle Scout and interested in special scholarships.  When you apply or are accepted by a school and you are talking to them about financial aid, ask if they have any special scholarships for Eagle Scouts.  There is a wealth of information available on the web about scholarships for Eagle Scouts.  Try your favorite search engine with "Eagle Scout" Scholarship.  The listing below is just some of the many sites with information.

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) scholarships.  NESA offers several scholarships to Eagle Scouts.  Lawrence S. Cooke, Eagle Scout class of 1923, has founded the Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Eagle Scout Scholarship Endowment Fund in memory of his wife Mabel. One scholarship of up to $48,000 (up to $12,000 per year) and four scholarships of $20,000 ($5,000 a year for four years) are granted each year.  The National Eagle Scout Association also awards twelve $3,000 NESA scholarships each year.  All are awarded based on a single application form, number 58-702C.   Deadline is January 31 of each program year, with all applications postmarked by that date.  The application is available online at http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/applications.html, or by writing to the National Eagle Scout Service S220, National Office, Boy Scouts of America, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, Post Office Box 152079, Irving, Texas USA 75015-2079.

The National Eagle Scout Association also offers up to 80 Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships per year (depending on funding) of $1,000.  The application postmark deadline is January 31 each year.  The application form, 58-714B, is also available at http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/applications.html.

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution also offers $8,000, $4,000 and $2,000 scholarships annually.  Additional information and the application form is available at http://www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html, or by writing to NSSAR, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203.  Pennsylvania State Society information is available at http://www.sar.org/passar/passar_eaglescout.htm.  The local (Philadelphia) chapter information is available at http://www.sar.org/passar/p-ccscout.htm.  The review process for this scholarship goes from local chapter to state society to national organization.

The American Legion sponsors the Scout of the Year program. One $10,000 and three $2,5000 scholarships are awarded annually.  The nominee must be a registered, active member of a Scout Troop or Varsity Team operated by an American Legion Post or auxiliary unit or the son or grandson of a member.  Information and application forms are available at http://www.legion.org/?section=prog_evt&subsection=evt_scouting&content=evt_eaglescout.  Applications can be obtained from the American Legion, Attn: Scout of the Year, Post Office Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. Submission deadline is March 1 each year.

The BSA's Order of the Arrow offers one or more E. Urner Goodman scholarships ranging up to $2,000 and awarded to Arrowmen planning a career in the professional service of the BSA. Applications can be obtained from the Order of the Arrow National Office, at the BSA's National Office listed above. The deadline for submission is January 15, with grants announced in June or July.  The application is available on line at http://www.main.oa-bsa.org/resources/forms/eugschol.pdf.

Several Colleges or Universities offer their own Eagle Scout Scholarship. For more information, contact the financial aid offices of the following universities or schools:

  • Albright College, Reading, PA http://www.albright.edu/admission/scholarships.html. An unlimited number of $500 scholarships are available, renewable annually for up to four years, to any student regardless of Scouting rank. These scholarships are available from college funds and are awarded based on need.  Applicants must submit all usually required financial aid documents to Albright College, P.O. Box 15234, Reading, PA 19612-5234.

  • Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL http://www.bsc.edu/fa/other.htm. Funds are provided by Birmingham-Southern College for one $10,000 scholarship--$2,500 per year for four years--to an Eagle Scout the college judges as most deserving from those who participate in its Eagle Scout scholarship competition. The award is made on the basis of academic record, test scores, and recommendations. For information and an application, contact Office of Admissions, Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254.

  • Columbia College, Columbia, MO.  Columbia College will offer a $500 scholarship to any Eagle Scout or Explorer post member who is admitted to the college for an academic program. Columbia offers strong career programs in law enforcement and criminal justice, and business administration courses in shopping center management and travel management. They are very attractive programs for Explorer posts. For information, write Columbia College, 1001 and Rogers, Columbia, MO 65216.

  • Doane College, Crete, Nebraska. The Zenon C. R. Hansen Leadership Scholarship for $7,000 is presented annually by the Zenon C. R. Hansen Foundation to a full-time student who is an Eagle Scout, active in the Boy Scouts of America, and who plans to remain active in Scouting and leadership activities. Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon maintenance of a specified minimum grade point average and active involvement in the Doane Talent and Leadership Curriculum. Interested students must reapply each year. Application deadline is March 10, but students should complete federal financial aid forms prior to March 1. The college admissions application, scholarship application, and any additional information concerning the scholarship can be obtained from the Doane College Admissions Office, 1014 Boswell, Crete, NE 68333-2430, or call 800-333-6263.

  • Dowling College, Oakdale, Long Island, New York.  The Nathaniel M. Giffen Memorial Endowed Scholarship is a $2,000, four-year scholarship awarded annually to two freshmen (men or women) who have demonstrated a strong background in Scouting, who have shown fine academic achievement on the secondary school level, who enroll full-time to pursue a baccalaureate degree at Dowling, and who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is named in honor of Scouter Nat Giffen, a noted banker, community leader, and Dowling College trustee. For more information, contact Dowling College, Director of Financial Aid, Oakdale, N.Y. 11769, 516-244-3110.

  • Drury College, Springfield, MO.  Drury College will offer a $500 Leadership Scholarship to any Eagle Scout who is admitted to the college as a degree-seeking student. The Leadership Scholarship is renewable each year provided a 2.5 grade-point average is maintained. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, you must submit a resume listing leadership activities in high school to the office of admissions by March 15, and be admitted to the college. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions, Drury College, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.

  • Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, AZ.  The Presidential Leadership Eagle Award is $300 awarded yearly to Boy Scouts who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank. Proof of achievement is required. This scholarship is renewable each year the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade-point average and is enrolled full-time (12 credit hours minimum). The award is applied to tuition only. For details, write to Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid Office, Grand Canyon University, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85017.

  • Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI.  A $1,200 award is given to selected freshmen who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. For further information, contact National Student Organizations Office, Johnson & Wales University, 8 Abbot Park Place, Providence, RI 02903.

  • Lambuth University, Jackson, TN.  The hallmark of a Lambuth education is recognizing the importance of leadership and a student's striving for excellence. The Eagle Scout Award requires determination; so does the path to a quality college education at Lambuth. Because we feel the Eagle Scout Award clearly shows promise of college success, Lambuth is proud to offer a Leadership Scholarship of $3,200 ($800 annually for four years) to Eagle Scouts who have a 3.0 average or higher in their college preparatory courses in high school, and acceptable scores on the SAT or ACT. Lambuth University, located between Memphis and Nashville, Tenn., is a four-year, residential college of arts and sciences. Lambuth is no ordinary college. For further information, call or write to Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Lambuth University, Lambuth Boulevard, Jackson, TN 38301, 901-425-3330 or 800-LAMBUTH.

  • Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO.  Eagle Scouts, Explorers, and Brotherhood members of the Order of the Arrow who meet admissions requirements are eligible for awards of $18,000. These awards are made in annual increments of a $5,000 scholarship and a $1,500 work-and-learn stipend over four years of study at Missouri Valley College. Missouri Valley College is a coeducational, liberal-arts college that promotes leadership in its students through the work-and-learn program and campus involvement. The college offers bachelor degrees in twenty-seven areas, including Human Service Agency Management. This program is designed for students seeking careers in Scouting and other youth or volunteer agencies. Further information on programs, admission procedures, and financial aid is available from the Director of Admissions, Missouri Valley College, 500 East College Street, Marshall, MO 65340, 816-886-6924.

  • New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM.  The Eagle Scout John S. Bell Scholarship is open to all cadets who are active in Scouting and plan to remain so, and are Eagle Scouts. Renewal of the scholarship is contingent on the recipient maintaining a satisfactory academic record and continuing active participation in Scouting. New Mexico Military Institute offers a unique two-year commissioning program with more than $4,000 in U.S. Army ROTC monies over the two years at the institute. For information regarding these opportunities, write to Director of Admissions, New Mexico Military Institute, 101 W. College Boulevard, Roswell, NM 88201-5173.

  • Paul Smith's College of Arts and Sciences, Paul Smiths, New York. Paul Smith's College will offer a $500 scholarship to a maximum of three selected first-year students per year. The recipients must have received a national William T. Hornaday Award for distinguished service in conservation, and be admitted to attend Paul Smith's College. For further information contact Financial Aid Office, Paul Smith's College, Routes 86 and 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.

  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana. The Forrest G. Sherer Honorary Scout Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior active in Scouting in the Wabash Valley Council. The award of at least $1,000 is made prior to June 1. The applicant must be approved for admission to the Rose-Hulman Institute prior to March 15. Application and information can be secured from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803.

  • Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA http://www.free-4u.com/st__vincent_college_eagle_scout_award.htm.  Saint Vincent College offers automatic scholarships for Scouts. Eagle Scouts are eligible for an automatic scholarship from Saint Vincent College in a unique recognition program. Any Eagle Scout who applies for admission to Saint Vincent will be offered a $1,000 Leadership Scholarship to attend SVC. The award is $250 per year for four years of undergraduate study at the coeducational liberal-arts and science college. As a liberal-arts college, Saint Vincent recognizes the value and importance of leadership qualities in young adults. This special scholarship is designed to recognize and reward a Scout for his demonstrated leadership and achievement. Applicants who are involved in other extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership in school, community, or church groups will be considered for larger scholarships of up to $2,500 per year.
    Students who wish to apply for this scholarship opportunity should obtain an application form from SVC and submit it with an accompanying list of activities and three letters of recommendation from Scoutmaster, guidance counselor, Clergyman, or other officials. Further information and application materials are available from the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA 15650.

  • Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. An annual award is given from the Mortimer L. Schiff Scholarship Endowment Fund to an outstanding Scout, with the highest ideals of Scouting, who wishes to train for professional leadership in boys' work only at Springfield College. One scholarship of $600 is available on a year-to-year basis. It is renewable. Students holding scholarships are given preference over new applicants. There is no special application for this scholarship; however, students are expected to complete the regular Springfield College financial aid application process. Apply to Director of Financial Aid, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 01109.

  • Stanford University, Stanford, CA.  Dofflemyer Honors Scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who are seeking a baccalaureate degree from Stanford University. The scholarships are based on financial need alone. Students applying must complete the three forms required of all Stanford undergraduates seeking financial aid: Free application for Federal Student Aid, the Financial Aid Form, which is processed by the College Scholarship Service, and Stanford's supplemental form. Proof of Eagle Scout rank should be sent with Stanford's supplemental form to the Financial Aids Office, 214 Old Union, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. The deadline for filing is March 31 each year for returning students.

  • Texas A & M University - ROTC cadets, $2,000 ($500 per semester for four semesters).

  • University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Each year the University of Louisville provides 10 full tuition scholarships to Eagle Scouts. These scholarships can be renewed each year by maintaining a 3.0 average. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Kentucky resident, attain Eagle Scout rank in the Lincoln Heritage Council, have an American College Testing (ACT) composite score of 21 or higher, have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    For more information, contact the University of Louisville, Office of Student Financial Aid, at 502-852-5511. Request a trustee's scholarship application. Application deadline is January 31 each year.

  • Wesleyan University, CT

  • Western Maryland College, Westminster, MD.  Western Maryland College, a small private liberal arts college located in central Maryland, is offering guaranteed tuition scholarships of $2,000 each to Eagle Scouts who enroll. To qualify, students must apply for admission, be accepted, and submit a copy of their Eagle Scout certificate and a letter of recommendation from their Scoutmaster. For further information contact Director of Financial Aid, Western Maryland College, Westminster, MD 21157.

  • Whittier College, CA.  Robert L. Gifford Eagle Scout Endowment

http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/eagle.html, information on scholarships for Eagle Scouts of the Jewish faith.

The Frank L. Weil Scholarship is administered by the National Jewish Committee on Scouting in memory of Frank L. Weil, its former chairman and president of the Jewish Welfare Board.  Each year the committee awards three one-time scholarships (one first-place prize of $1,000, adn two second-place prizes of $500) to Boy Scouts and Explorers who are Eagle Scouts and have earned the Ner Tamid emblem.  Applications are due by January 1 of each year and are available from teh National Jewish Committee on Scouting, S226, Boy Scouts of America, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079, Irving TX 75015-2079.

http://www.eocs.org/, information for Eastern Orthodox Scouts, including Eagle Scout scholarships.

http://www.eaglescout.itgo.com/BellScholarship.htm, information on a scholarship at Penn State University for Eagle Scouts and Gold Scouts.

http://www.legion.org/events/evt_eaglescout.htm, information on The American Eagle Scout of the Year award from the American Legion.

The Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship Fund supports educational opportunities for students who will have a direct impact on our ability to meet the needs of the next century in achieving the delicate balance between teh economy and the environment.  The scholarship is underwritten by the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks and Association for Commercial Real Estate.  The applicant must be an Eagle Scout.  Preference is given to those Eagle Scouts whose Eagle service projects are related to the environment and/or the economy. (A description of that project will be among the deciding factors in awarding the scholarship.)  The scholarship is $1,000.  The recipient must have been accepted to, have applied for, or plan to attend an accredited four-year college.  Mail applications to Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship Program, Scout Executive, 12 Mount Pleasant Turnpike, Denville, NJ 07834.