American Legion National Headquarters Eagle Scout of the Year

Scholarship Description

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.

The nominee must: Be a registered, active member of a Scouts BSA Troop, Varsity Scout Team or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit, or Sons of The American Legion squadron OR be a registered, active member of a chartered Scouts BSA Troop, Varsity Scout Team or Venturing Crew, and the son/daughter of an active Legionnaire, Sons of The American Legion or Auxiliary member; Received the Eagle Scout Award; Received a BSA religious emblem, regardless of which youth grade level earned (Cub, Weblos, Scout, Venturer or Older Scout); Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community. Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply