BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MERIT BADGE SERIES

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1 (Type only) ( ) Area code The Eagle Scout applying for a scholarship must complete the application personally. Enclose only the items requested in the requirements (no biographies, résumés, or supplemental lists of activities). Answer all questions on the application. (Use only the Address completed applications to: NESA Merit Scholarships, National Eagle Scout Association, S322; Boy Scouts of America; 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane; P.O. Box ; Irving, TX NESA is not responsible for lost or misdirected applications. FAXES OR S space provided.) are not met. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. All applicants must 1. Be an Eagle Scout having passed the board of review on or before 2. Submit applications that are postmarked after October 1, 2012, but no later than midnight on Use sufficient postage. 3. Be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student no later than completion of the junior year. You may receive the scholarship one time only. (Type only) Be advised that only those applications postmarked after October 1, 2012, but no later than midnight on December 31, 2012, will be considered. Be advised that applications become the property of the selection committee and will not be returned to the applicant. The selection committee will, in writing, notify those selected of its decision. The list of those selected will be posted on the NESA website ( but no written notification will be sent to applicants except those selected. Submitting an application is in no way a guarantee that a scholarship will be granted. There is no appeal, and the decision is final. All applications must be typed or they will be disqualified. Please do not Note: Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard that will be initialed and returned to let you know your application has been received. We will not search to ensure your application has been received. 4. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting. 5. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader (please list Scouting title on the letter) who knows the applicant personally. This letter should attest to the general character of the applicant. This is the only endorsement required. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., will not be accepted. 6. Applicant must be a NESA member or apply for membership by fold or staple applications. ( ) Area code (Council where Eagle rank was earned) Valid only from October 1, 2012, to Do not call to verify receipt of your application. NESA membership applications may be enclosed with this form. National office use only Date received 1st check 2nd check Entered XR for National office use only Scout region: C N S W BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE SCOUT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION Please be sure to use only this form from the NESA website ( when applying. Do not call to verify receipt of your application. To ensure that your application is reviewed and processed as quickly and accurately as possible, please read and follow these procedures and requirements as written. Procedures The Eagle Scout applying for a scholarship must Complete the application personally. Enclose only the items requested in the requirements (no biographies, résumés, or supplementary lists of activities). Answer all questions on the application. Use only the space provided. Attach no more than eight pages to the application (i.e., financial statement, Include on each attachment the applicant s name and address. Submit all attachments with the application form to ensure that all items are available for review at the same time. (The National Eagle Scout Association cannot assume responsibility for matching items that come in separately.) Address complete applications to: NESA Academic Scholarships, National recommendation, and high school transcript). Photocopied transcripts are acceptable. Eagle Scout Association, S322; Boy Scouts of America; 1325 West Requirements Walnut Hill Lane; P.O. Box ; Irving, TX NESA is WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. not responsible for lost or misdirected applications. FAXES OR S Be advised that only those applications postmarked after October 1, 2012, but no later than midnight on December 31, 2012, will be considered. Be advised that applications become the property of the selection committee and will not be returned to the applicant. The selection committee will, in writing, notify those selected of its decision. There is no appeal, and the decision of the selection committee is final. The list of those selected will be posted on the NESA website ( but no written notification will be sent to applicants except those selected. Understand that submitting this application is in no way a guarantee that a scholarship will be granted. Please do not fold or staple applications. All applications must be typed or they will be disqualified. Visit for more scholarship assistance. All applicants must 1. Be an Eagle Scout having passed the board of review on or before 2. Submit applications that are postmarked after October 1, 2012, but no later than midnight on Use sufficient postage. 3. Apply during the senior year of high school. Exception: Graduating high school seniors whose Eagle Scout board of review is held after the December 31, 2012, submission deadline must apply for the following year s scholarship deadline even if the applicant is already attending college. Those recipients will be awarded scholarship monies retroactively for qualifying college semesters completed prior to scholarship selection. They may receive a scholarship one time only. need not be official and may be a photocopy.) 4. Provide a transcript, which must include the applicant s cumulative GPA, of high school grades covering a minimum of six semesters. (The transcript 5. Have an SAT composite score of at least 1800 and/or an ACT composite score of 28. These scores must be on an official test sheet or on the high school transcript (photocopies accepted) and must be submitted with the application. Applications will not be considered if the minimum scores 6. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting. 7. Complete the Financial Need section of this application. The financial need statement must be signed by the applicant and countersigned by the parent. Do not send W 2 forms. 8. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally, and list Scouting title on the letter. This is the only endorsement required. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., will not be accepted. 9. Applicant must be a NESA member or apply for membership by Applicant s Information Is address new since you obtained your Eagle Scout Award? Yes No I acknowledge that these scholarships are not available to students attending trade schools, two-year colleges, or any of the U.S. military academies. Name Home address City State Zip Home telephone number Date of high school graduation Date of birth Eagle Scout board of review date address National office use only Council headquarters city State Scout region: C N S W Name of parent or guardian STEM scholarship Second parent or guardian United Health Foundation (Council where Eagle rank was earned) Valid only from October 1, 2012, to Procedures Requirements Applicant s Information NESA membership applications may be enclosed with this form. National office use only Date received 1st check 2nd check Entered XR for BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE SCOUT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION Please be sure to use only this form from the NESA website ( when applying. To ensure that your application is reviewed and processed as quickly and accurately as possible, please read and follow these procedures and requirements as written. Visit for more scholarship assistance. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ATTENDINg ANY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMIES. Name Home address City State Zip Home telephone number High school graduation date Birth date Eagle Scout board of review date address Council headquarters city State Name of parent or guardian Second parent or guardian scholarship

2 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MERIT BADGE SERIES scholarship Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges

3 Requirements 1. Do ONE of the following: a. Show that you have had an average grade of B or higher (80 percent or higher) for one term or semester. b. Show that for one term or semester you have improved your school grades over the previous period. 2. Do TWO of the following: a. Make a list of educational places located where you live (other than schools). Visit one, and report on how you used the place for self-education. b. With your counselor s and your parent s approval, interview two professionals (other than teachers or other professionals at your school) with established careers. Find out where they were educated, what training they received, and how their education and training have helped prepare them for the career they have chosen. Find out how they continue to educate themselves. Discuss what you find out with your counselor. c. Using a daily planner, show your counselor how you keep track of assignments and activities, and discuss how you manage your time. d. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of research available to you for school assignments, such as the library, books and periodicals, and the Internet ISBN Boy Scouts of America 2014 Printing

4 3. Get a note from the principal* of your school (or another school official named by the principal) that states that during the past year your behavior, leadership, and service have been satisfactory. 4. Do ONE of the following: a. Show that you have taken part in an extracurricular school activity, and discuss with your counselor the benefits of participation and what you learned about the importance of teamwork. b. Discuss your participation in a school project during the past semester where you were a part of a team. Tell about the positive contributions you made to the team and the project. 5. Do ONE of the following: a. Write a report of 250 to 300 words about how the education you receive in school will be of value to you in the future and how you will continue to educate yourself in the future. b. Write a report of 250 to 300 words about two careers that interest you and how specific classes and good scholarship in general will help you achieve your career goals. *If you are home-schooled or your school environment does not include a principal, you may obtain a note from a counterpart such as your parent. scholarship 3

5 Scholarship Resources. Scholarship Resources Scouting Resources Boy Scout Journal; Communication, Personal Management, Public Speaking, and Reading merit badge pamphlets; also see merit badge pamphlets on particular careers or vocations. Visit the Boy Scouts of America s official retail website at for a complete listing of all merit badge pamphlets and other helpful Scouting materials and supplies. Books Bauer, Susan Wise, and Jessie Wise. The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, 3rd ed. W.W. Norton & Co., College Board. Get It Together for College: A Planner to Help You Get Organized and Get In, 2nd ed. College Board, Scholarship Handbook 2014, 17th ed. College Board, Gelb, Alan. Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement, 2nd ed. College Board, Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck. Straight-A Study Skills. Adams Media, Springer, Sally P., Jon Reider, and Joyce Vining Morgan. Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting Into College, 3rd ed. Jossey-Bass, Staff of the Harvard Crimson. 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays, 3rd ed. St. Martin s Griffin, Tanabe, Gen, and Kelly Tanabe. The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2014, 6th ed. SuperCollege, LLC, Weisman, Stefanie. The Secrets of Top Students: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing High School and College. Sourcebooks, scholarship

6 .Scholarship Resources Organizations and Websites Boy Scouts of America Website: FactSheets/scholarships.aspx The BSA has a multitude of scholarship opportunities for Scouts. CareerOneStop Website: This website has information about careers, education requirements, resumes, interview skills, and more. Gale Website: This website combines online study materials, an online reference library, and research tools to take learning beyond the classroom. EBSCOhost.com Website: This website s research databases make available ebooks and periodicals, simplifying the research process. Federal Student Aid U.S. Department of Education Website: This government website provides complete information on FSA programs, including how to apply for grants, scholarships, and low-cost loans, how to prepare for and choose schools, and how to repay student loans. Google Website: Use this search engine to comb the Internet on any subject using key words and phrases. National Endowment for Financial Education Website: This organization is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of all Americans. Its website is a tremendous resource for college-bound students and anyone seeking information about funding higher education. SuperCollege.com Website: This helpful online resource for college applicants contains strategies and tips for exploring colleges, completing the application process, and finding and applying for scholarships. Acknowledgments The Boy Scouts of America is grateful to two excellent teachers for their assistance with this revised edition of the Scholarship merit badge pamphlet: Sarah Brown Wessling, English teacher at Johnston High School, Johnston, Iowa, and the 2010 National Teacher of the Year; and Leo Franke, retired French teacher at Person High School, Roxboro, North Carolina, and a National Board Certified Teacher. We appreciate their expertise immensely. The Boy Scouts of America is grateful to the men and women serving on the Merit Badge Maintenance Task Force for the improvements made in updating this pamphlet. scholarship 63