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Sea Scout Venturer
PADI Dive to Adventure 
Outdoor Programs & Properties
Award Amount: Varies
Application Due: See university website.

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) offers a multilevel scholarship program to introduce Venturers and Sea Scouts to the exciting underwater world. PADI recognizes that adventure is one of the key elements of the Scouting program. Scuba diving is an exciting avocation or vocation that can be enjoyed in just about every part of the country. For more information, click here!

Cub Scout Eagle Scout Explorer Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Sonia Maguire Northern Tier Campership
Northern Tier
Award Amount: Varies
Application Due: Sept 1 (winter programs), Jan 31 (summer programs)
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.

Eagle Scout
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. 

High Adventure Base Staff
SBR Seasonal Staff Scholarship
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Award Amount: $500 - $2,000
Application Due: 10 days prior to end of summer season
End of summer season

Nine scholarships are awarded to current Summit Bechtel Reserve Seasonal Staff members who are a US Citizen, enrolled at an accredited institution in the US, and in good academic standing. 

Scout Venturer
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $500 - $1,000

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.

Scout Venturer
Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Due: January 31 annually

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.   

Explorer
Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship
National Exploring Office
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Due: March 31 annually

Any law enforcement Explorer who is at least in the 12th grade may apply. Candidates will be evaluated according to their academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and personal statement on “Why I want to pursue a career in law enforcement.”

Cub Scout Eagle Scout Explorer Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer
The Mervyn Sluizer Jr. Scholarship Fund
Not managed by BSA
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Due: April annually

The Mervin Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship Fund is open to high school senior who are current members of the Boy Scouts of 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.

Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Harding University Scouting Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Due: See university website.

Awarded to selected full-time students who have earned the rank of Eagle (Boy Scouts of 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.

Eagle Scout Explorer Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $1,000
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.

Eagle Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Abilene Christian University
Managed by University
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Due: See university website.

ACU offers a $1,000 scholarship for students who have obtained any of the following achievements through the Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout, Venturing Silver or Sea Scouting Quartermaster. This scholarship is renewable annually, for up to four years.

Order of the Arrow
Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship
Order of the Arrow
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Application Due: February 1 annually
April 1 annually

For those young people that have successfully completed a 1 year term as an Order of the Arrow section chief.

Eagle Scout Sea Scout Venturer
University of Evansville Scouting Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $2,000
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.

High Adventure Base Staff
Jimmy Spoo Summit Scholarship
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Award Amount: $2,000
Application Due: 10 days prior to end of summer season
End of summer season

Multiple scholarships are awarded to current Summit Bechtel Reserve Seasonal Staff members who are a US Citizen, enrolled at an accredited institution in the US, and in good academic standing. 

Eagle Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship
"National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS)"
Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000
Application Due: March 1 annually
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. 

Eagle Scout Venturer
Waynesburg University Scout Scholarship
Managed by University
Award Amount: $2,000
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.

Eagle Scout
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year 
National BSA Community Relationships Committee
Award Amount: $2,500 - $10,000

“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.”

High Adventure Base Staff
SBR President’s Scholarship
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Award Amount: $2,500
Application Due: 10 days prior to end of summer season
End of summer season

Nine scholarships are awarded to current Summit Bechtel Reserve Seasonal Staff members who are a US Citizen, enrolled at an accredited institution in the US, and in good academic standing. 

Explorer
Captain James J. Regan Memorial Scholarship
National Exploring Office
Award Amount: $2,500
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.”””

High Adventure Base Staff
Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association Seasonal Staff Scholarship
Northern Tier
Award Amount: Up to $3,000
Application Due: August 1 annually
September annually

Open to Northern Tier Seasonal Staff for post-secondary educational funding assistance of a total of up to $3,000, paid over a three-year period. recipients must exhibit both academic competence and exemplary ongoing service to youth.

Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
National Eagle Scout Association
Award Amount: $3,500 - $48,000

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.

Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
National Eagle Scout Association
Award Amount: National recipient $3,500 - National Service Territory recipients $500

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.

Scout Venturer
Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Award Amount: $4,000

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.

Explorer
National Aviation Exploring Scholarship
National Exploring Office
Award Amount: $5,000 - $100,000
Application Due: April 30 annually

National Aviation Explorer Scholarship

Eagle Scout Sea Scout Venturer
VFW Scout of the Year
National BSA Community Relationships Committee
Award Amount: 1st place $5,000 - 2nd place $3,000 - 3rd place $1,000
Application Due: April 1 annually
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.

Eagle Scout Sea Scout Venturer
Lipscomb University Scout Award
Managed by University
Award Amount: $10,000
Application Due: See university website.

For incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Summit/Silver Award or Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award.

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Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.