Amount: Up to $48,000. About: The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) offers several exclusive scholarships to members who have reached the rank of Eagle Scout. The scholarships are a one-time award, ranging in amounts of $3,500 to $48,000. Students may apply for the scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school through their junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of their associate degree program or skilled trade program. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s, associate degree, or skilled trade program. Applicants must demonstrate active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character. Additionally, if they have a financial need, they should demonstrate what distinguishes their financial need from others.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: Applications open on December 1, 2024 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.