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Grant
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What are good scholarships for Eagle Scouts to apply for?
I want to not be in alot of debt after college
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Veeraj Patel
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Hey Grant! Congrats on earning Eagle Scout! That's a huge accomplishment!
There are actually quite direct and indirect scholarships out there specifically for Eagle Scouts.
1) National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarships — This is the big one. They offer multiple scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Definitely start here since it's specifically for Eagle Scouts.
2) Elks National Foundation Scholarships — Not exclusive to Eagle Scouts but they value community service heavily and your Eagle Scout background will make you stand out.
3) American Legion Scholarships — Again they love seeing leadership and service which you already have built into your Eagle Scout journey.
4) Your Local Council — A lot of people overlook this but many local Boy Scout councils have their own scholarships specifically for Eagle Scouts in your area. Call your council office and ask.
Beyond Eagle Scout specific ones: Your college's own financial aid office. Make sure you tell them you're an Eagle Scout. Some schools have internal scholarships or will factor it into merit aid. Community foundations in your area often have scholarships that value leadership and service. Eagle Scout gets priority for sure.
Hope these helps and make sure you apply to all of them. It doesn't hurt and you may end us getting good amount of $ money sponsored!
Good Luck!
There are actually quite direct and indirect scholarships out there specifically for Eagle Scouts.
1) National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarships — This is the big one. They offer multiple scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Definitely start here since it's specifically for Eagle Scouts.
2) Elks National Foundation Scholarships — Not exclusive to Eagle Scouts but they value community service heavily and your Eagle Scout background will make you stand out.
3) American Legion Scholarships — Again they love seeing leadership and service which you already have built into your Eagle Scout journey.
4) Your Local Council — A lot of people overlook this but many local Boy Scout councils have their own scholarships specifically for Eagle Scouts in your area. Call your council office and ask.
Beyond Eagle Scout specific ones: Your college's own financial aid office. Make sure you tell them you're an Eagle Scout. Some schools have internal scholarships or will factor it into merit aid. Community foundations in your area often have scholarships that value leadership and service. Eagle Scout gets priority for sure.
Hope these helps and make sure you apply to all of them. It doesn't hurt and you may end us getting good amount of $ money sponsored!
Good Luck!
This was super helpful, thank you!
Grant