ACU offers a $1,000 scholarship for students who have obtained any of the following achievements through Scouting America: Eagle Scout, Venturing Silver or Sea Scouting Quartermaster. This scholarship is renewable annually, for up to four years.
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Abilene Christian University
Managed by University
Award Amount: $500 – $999
Application Due: See university website.
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
National Scouting America Community Relationships Committee
Award Amount: $5,000 – $9,999
“The Eagle Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the nomination application will be selected as the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission. The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the youth champion delegation and participate in the annual National Convention.”
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Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $500 – $999
Application Due: May annually
To encourage our Orthodox Christian Scouts in their future studies, the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers up to two $1000 scholarships each year. The selection process is based on applicants’ involvement and achievements in their church, school, Scouting, and community. Scholarships are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university.
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship
“National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS)”
Award Amount: $2,000 – $4,999
Application Due: March 1 annually
Award Announced: May 1 annually
To honor Mr. Emmett J. Doerr, who was a dedicated Catholic Scouter and a very active member of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). He was the first recipient of the Brother Barnabas Founders Award. His other honors include the Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver and the St. George medals. The Doerr family and the NCCS are continuing his legacy by offering this scholarship in his name to six (6) distinguished Catholic Scouts.
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Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
National Eagle Scout Association
Award Amount: Varies
The National Eagle Scout Association has established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize exceptional Eagle Scout service projects, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each local council will choose a council-level recipient, and from that pool, each national service territory will pick a NST-level recipient. A national recipient then will be selected from the 16 NST finalists.
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Hampden-Sydney College
Managed by University
Award Amount: Varies
Application Due: See university website.
Developing responsible citizenship, character, and self-reliance, Hampden-Sydney College embraces the values also shared by Scouting. Every year at H-SC, approximately 35 freshmen, 10% of the entering class, have attained the rank of Eagle Scout-among the highest percentages at any college or university in the country. Any accepted Eagle Scout who attends Hampden-Sydney College will receive this scholarship.
Lipscomb University Scout Award
Managed by University
Award Amount: $10,000 – $49,999
Application Due: See university website.
For incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Summit/Silver Award or Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
National Eagle Scout Association
Award Amount: $10,000 – $49,999
Available to Eagle Scouts who are members of the National Eagle Scout Association. Funding for these scholarships is provided by endowments from the National Eagle Scout Association, Lawrence S. and Mabel Cooke, Hansen & Mary Hall, the Lester S. McElwain, and the Robert and Rebecca Palmer. Scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service, and who demonstrate they understand the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character. They should also demonstrate that, if they have a financial need, what distinguishes their financial need from others.
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The Mervyn Sluizer Jr. Scholarship Fund
Not managed by Scouting America
Award Amount: $500 – $999
Application Due: April annually
The Mervin Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship Fund is open to high school senior who are current members of Scouting America and are active in the Greater Philadelphia area. This area includes, Bucks, Chester Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania as well as Burlington, Camden and Gloucester in New Jersey.
University of Evansville Scouting Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $1,000 – $1,999
Application Due: See university website.
The University of Evansville has teamed up with America’s Scouting organizations to create the UE Scouting Scholarship – stacking on top of an admitted student’s substantial academic scholarship, this $2,000, four-year award is reserved for recipients of the Eagle Scout Award, Quartermaster Award, or the Summit/Silver Award.
VFW Scout of the Year
National Scouting America Community Relationships Committee
Award Amount: $2,000 – $4,999
Application Due: April 1 annually
Award Announced: After May 1 annually
Scouts who are registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Scouts must be 15 years of age and have demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community. Scouts must be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified.
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Waynesburg University Scout Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $1,000 – $1,999
Application Due: See university website.
Eagle Scout, Gold Award recipients and Venturing Silver scouts can receive up to $2,000 over the course of four years ($500/year) for their accomplishment within scouting. Students must be accepted to Waynesburg University in order to qualify and provide their certificate as proof of achievement.
Sonia Maguire Northern Tier Campership
Northern Tier
Award Amount: Varies
Application Due: Sept 1 (winter programs), Jan 31 (summer programs)
Award Announced: Nov annually (winter programs), Apr annually (summer programs)
Open to youth participants attending Northern Tier. Campership pays up to 50% of the individual’s share of the Northern Tier fee.
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