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 BSA 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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Captain James J. Regan Memorial Scholarship
National Exploring Office
Award Amount: $2,000 – $4,999
Application Due: March 31 annually
“Any law enforcement Explorer who is in the 12th grade or in an accredited college program may apply. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement on “”What significance I place on a technical background in law enforcement.”””
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Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $2,000 – $4,999
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.
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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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Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $500 – $999
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.
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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.
Harding University Scouting Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $500 – $999
Application Due: See university website.
Awarded to selected full-time students who have earned the rank of Eagle (Scouting America), Summit Award (Venturing), or Quartermaster Award (Sea Scouts). Incoming Freshmen who have received one of these awards may receive $1,000 per year. Proof of Scouting award is required. Recipients must live on-campus and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The Scout Award is renewable up to a maximum of eight semesters.