Scholarships
Dozens of universities, BSA local councils, and religious, civic, and military organizations offer college scholarships to Eagle Scouts. Some scholarships are needs-based; others are merit-based. Some go to every Eagle Scout applicant; others are highly competitive.
This directory lists those scholarships for which NESA had information. We will update the directory as new scholarships appear or as information changes. We welcome your suggestions or corrections; send them to Eagletter@netbsa.org.
All the scholarship described here are subject to change. For the latest information, contact the awarding agency.
Note: The following organizations no longer provide Eagle Scout scholarships:
- Elks National Foundation/Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
- Lambuth University
Religious
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
National Catholic Committee on Scouting |
| Description and Requirements: |
Each year, the National Catholic Committee on Scouting awards scholarships to three outstanding Catholic high-school seniors who are currently registered and active in Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, or Venturing. Applicant must have earned the Eagle Scout Award or the Silver Award; have earned the Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII religious emblem; have held a Scouting leadership position; and have served in his home parish. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,000 to $2,500 |
| Deadline: |
April 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.nccs-bsa.org/business/EJDscholarship.php |
| Contact Information: |
Barb Nestel
National Catholic Committee on Scouting
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2114
nccs@netbsa.org |
Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting |
| Description and Requirements: |
The recipient of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship per year for four years. Applicant must be currently registered and active in Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, or Venturing. He must have earned the Eagle Scout Award; have earned the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem; be active in a synagogue; and have demonstrated practical citizenship in the synagogue, school, Scouting unit, and community. He must demonstrate financial need. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,000 per year for four years |
| Deadline: |
February 28 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/njcoseaglescoutscholarshipprograms.asp |
| Contact Information: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2114
nccs@netbsa.org |
Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting |
| Description and Requirements: |
The recipient of this scholarship will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicant must be currently registered and active in Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, or Venturing. He must have earned the Eagle Scout Award; have earned the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem; be active in a synagogue; and have demonstrated practical citizenship in the synagogue, school, Scouting unit, and community. He must demonstrate financial need. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,000 |
| Deadline: |
February 28 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/njcoseaglescoutscholarshipprograms.asp |
| Contact Information: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2114
nccs@netbsa.org |
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting |
| Description and Requirements: |
The recipient of this scholarship will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship; two runners-up will receive one-time $500 scholarships. Applicant must be currently registered and active in Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, or Venturing. He must have earned the Eagle Scout Award; have earned the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem; be active in a synagogue; and have demonstrated practical citizenship in the synagogue, school, Scouting unit, and community. |
| Award Amount: |
$500 to $1,000 |
| Deadline: |
February 28 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/njcoseaglescoutscholarshipprograms.asp |
| Contact Information: |
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2114
nccs@netbsa.org |
Eastern Orthodox Scouting Scholarships
| Awarding Agency: |
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting |
| Description and Requirements: |
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting awards three one-time merit-based scholarships each year to Eastern Orthodox Scouts. Applicant must be registered and active in Boy Scouting or Girl Scouting and must have earned the Eagle Scout Award (Boy Scouts) or the Gold Award (Girl Scouts). Applicant must be active in an Eastern Orthodox church and have earned the Alpha Omega religious emblem. One scholarship, funded by the Russian Children's Welfare Society, is reserved for applicants of Russian descent. |
| Award Amount: |
$500 to $1,000 |
| Deadline: |
May 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.eocs.org |
| Contact Information: |
George N. Boulukos
862 Guy Lombardo Ave.
Freeport, New York 11520
516-868-4050 |
Civic/Military
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
| Awarding Agency: |
The American Legion |
| Description and Requirements: |
The American Legion awards a $10,000 scholarship to its Eagle Scout of the Year and three second-place scholarships of $2,500 each; awards may also be given at the department (state) level. Applicant must have received the Eagle Scout Award and the religious emblem awarded by his religious institution and must have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and the community. Applicant must be the son or grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member, or he must be a member of a Scouting unit chartered to a Legion post, an Auxiliary unit, or a Sons of the American Legion squadron. |
| Award Amount: |
$2,500 to $10,000 |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.legion.org/?section=prog_evt&subsection=evt_scouting&content=evt_eaglescout |
| Contact Information: |
Applicants with specific questions should contact the American Legion department in their state. Contact information appears on the Legion Web site at http://www.legion.org. |
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship program is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in Scouting and have not reached their 19th birthday. Three national-level scholarships are awarded: $8,000 (first place), $4,000 (first runner-up), and $2,000 (second runner-up); prizes may also be awarded at the state and local levels. The competition is typically entered at the chapter level, although it may be entered at the state level in some cases. Applicant must submit a 500-word patriotic essay and a four-generation ancestor chart; qualification for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is not required. |
| Award Amount: |
$2,000 to $8,000 |
| Deadline: |
Varies by state and chapter |
| Web Site: |
http://www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html |
| Contact Information: |
Applicants with specific questions should contact the SAR department in their state. Contact information appears on the SAR Web site at http://www.sar.org. |
Veterans of Foreign Wars Scout of the Year
| Awarding Agency: |
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship program is open to registered, active members of Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships. Applicant must have received the Eagle Scout Award, the Venturing Silver Award, or the Sea Scout Quartermaster Award and must have demonstrated practical citizenship in school, Scouting, and the community. Application must be submitted through a single, local VFW post. |
| Award Amount: |
$5,000 |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.vfw.org |
| Contact Information: |
Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W. 34th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
816-756-3390
info@vfw.org
|
Institution-Specific
Birmingham-Southern College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Ala. |
| Description and Requirements: |
This renewable $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who are Eagle Scouts. To be considered for this award, applicant should forward a letter of interest and student resume to the BSC Admission Office. |
| Award Amount: |
$2,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
January 15 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.bsc.edu/fa/index.htm |
| Contact Information: |
Admission Office
Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549008
Birmingham, AL 35254
800-523-5793
|
Columbia College Leadership Award
| Awarding Agency: |
Columbia College, Columbia, Mo. |
| Description and Requirements: |
The Leadership Award targets new freshmen at Columbia College who have demonstrated leadership in high school and/or community activities. Although it isn't limited to Eagle Scouts, they do receive strong consideration. The award is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient participates in leadership development activities, including involvement in a minimum of two campus organizations. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid |
| Contact Information: |
Financial Aid Office
Columbia College
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
800-231-2391, ext. 7390
financialaid@ccis.edu |
Dofflemyer Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Stanford University, Stanford, Calif. |
| Description and Requirements: |
Stanford University awards scholarships based on a family's demonstrated need, not on merit. Students initially receive financial aid from a general scholarship fund. However, funding is sometimes drawn from named funds like the Dofflemyer Scholarship, which gives preference to Eagle Scouts. Therefore, applicants who are Eagle Scouts need only follow the university's standard application process to demonstrate eligibility. |
| Award Amount: |
Varies |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://financialaid.stanford.edu |
| Contact Information: |
Financial Aid Office
Stanford University
Montag Hall
355 Galvez St.
Stanford, CA 94305-6106
888-326-3773
financialaid@stanford.edu |
Epsilon Tau Pi's Soaring Eagle Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Epsilon Tau Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship recognizes one incoming freshman each year at the University of Dayton who is an Eagle Scout, has demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting, and has a strong record of community participation beyond Scouting. Applicant must have an SAT score of at least 1600 and/or an ACT score of at least 25. |
| Award Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
August 3 |
| Web Site: |
http://campus.udayton.edu/~etp |
| Contact Information: |
Soaring Eagle Scholarship
Epsilon Tau Pi
1915 Trinity Ave.
Dayton, OH 45409 |
Gaebe Eagle Scout Award
| Awarding Agency: |
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I. |
| Description and Requirements: |
This one-time $1,000 scholarship is available to entering freshman at Johnson & Wales University who are Eagle Scouts. The scholarship may be used at JWU's campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,000 |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.jwu.edu/admiss/scholarships/sch_mem.htm |
| Contact Information: |
National Student Organizations
Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
800-342-5598, ext. 2345 |
Gold Award/Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Miss. |
| Description and Requirements: |
Recipients of the Eagle Scout Award and the Gold Award in Girl Scouting are eligible for this one-time award of $1,000 ($500 per semester). Applicant must have a high-school core grade point average of at least 2.5, as calculated by Mississippi State University, or at least 48 hours of transferable community college course credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a Mississippi resident and/or have received the Eagle Scout Award or Gold Award in a Mississippi-based Scouting council. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,000 |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.admissions.msstate.edu |
| Contact Information: |
Office of Admissions and Scholarships
Mississippi State University
P.O. Box 6334
Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334
662-325-2224
admit@msstate.edu |
Lamar University College of Engineering Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Lamar University College of Engineering, Beaumont, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship is available to all Lamar University undergraduate students, including entering freshmen, who major in chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering. Eagle Scouts are given preference. Applicant must score at least 1200 on the verbal and math portions of the SAT. |
| Award Amount: |
$5,000 per year |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.lamar.edu/engineering |
| Contact Information: |
Ron Peevy
Director of Recruiting and Cooperative Education
Lamar University College of Engineering
P.O. Box 10057
Beaumont, TX 77710
409-880-7870
ronald.peevy@lamar.edu |
Lindenwood University Scouting Scholarships
| Awarding Agency: |
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo. |
| Description and Requirements: |
Lindenwood University offers several scholarship opportunities to new undergraduate residential students (not necessarily freshmen) who have been Boy Scouts. Two scholarships specifically target Eagle Scouts, while others target Venturers and those who enroll in the Human Service Agency Management Program with a goal of becoming Boy Scout executives or nonprofit-sector professionals. |
| Award Amount: |
$6,000 to $12,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
None |
| Web Site: |
http://www.lindenwood.edu/admissions |
| Contact Information: |
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Lindenwood University
209 South Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301-1695
636-949-4949
admissions@lindenwood.edu |
McDaniel College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College), Westminster, Md. |
| Description and Requirements: |
Eagle Scouts are eligible for a $2,000 renewable scholarship at McDaniel College. Applicant must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average and a minimum SAT-I combined score of 1000. Academic or transfer scholarship recipients are not eligible for this award. |
| Award Amount: |
$2,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.mcdaniel.edu/finaid.htm |
| Contact Information: |
McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-7000 |
Newman University Scouting Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Newman University, Wichita, Kan. |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship is available to Eagle Scouts and (Girl Scout Gold Award winners) with a high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship is restricted to first-time freshmen at Newman University and is renewable for up to four years. Recipients must be full-time students at Newman, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25, and be active in one or more campus organizations each year. |
| Award Amount: |
$1,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
None |
| Web Site: |
http://www.newmanu.edu/finaid.html |
| Contact Information: |
Newman University
3100 McCormick Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
877-639-6268 |
Saint Vincent College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Penn. |
| Description and Requirements: |
Saint Vincent College offers a $500 annual scholarship to all Eagle Scouts admitted to the institution. Applicant should submit documentation to his admission counselor as part of the admission process. |
| Award Amount: |
$500 per year (renewable for up to four years) |
| Deadline: |
None |
| Web Site: |
http://www.stvincent.edu/admission |
| Contact Information: |
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
800-782-5549 |
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Aggie Eagle Program
| Awarding Agency: |
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: |
Eagle Scouts who are still active in Scouting may attend the Aggie Eagle weekend, held twice a year at Texas A&M. Those who are accepted receive a $2,400 Corps Scholarship, which may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. Out-of-state residents may also qualify for in-state tuition. Participation in the Corps of Cadets does not require military service. |
| Award Amount: |
$2,400 |
| Deadline: |
Varies |
| Web Site: |
http://www.aggiecorps.org |
| Contact Information: |
Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets
1400 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1400
800-826-8247 |
University of Louisville Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky. |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are residents of Kentucky or Indiana and who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Lincoln Heritage Council, Blue Grass Council, Shawnee Trails Council, Dan Beard Council, or Tri-State Area Council. Applicant must have a minimum high-school grade point average of 3.35 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum score of 24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT-I. |
| Award Amount: |
Ranges from $2,000 to full in-state tuition (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
January 15 |
| Web Site: |
http://admissions.louisville.edu/aid/scholarship.html |
| Contact Information: |
Student Financial Aid Office
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-5511
finaid@louisville.edu |
Zenon C. R. Hansen Leadership Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: |
Doane College, Crete, Neb. |
| Description and Requirements: |
This scholarship is presented annually by the Zenon C. R. Hansen Foundation to a full-time Doane College student who is an Eagle Scout, who is 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 College Hansen Leadership Program. Interested students must reapply each year. |
| Award Amount: |
Amount dependent on cost of tuition (renewable) |
| Deadline: |
March 10 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.doane.edu |
| Contact Information: |
Financial Aid Office
Doane College
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
800-333-6263 |