Eagle Scout Scholarships
(This information was passed out at the Chester County Council 2006 Life to Eagle Seminar)

Eagle Scouts who are graduating thigh school seniors and will attend an accredited college or university that awards at least a bachelor's degree may qualify for a scholarship awarded by the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).

Candidates must have received the Eagle Scout Award before applying, demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and strong participation in activities outside Scouting, and achieved an SAT and/or ACT score acceptable by the standards set by the review committee.

Available scholarships include:

• Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Scholarships (Form 58-702A) - one $48,000 scholarship (up to $12,000 per year) and four $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 a year for four years). Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows them personally.
• Elks Foundation Scholarships (Form 58-702A) - four $8,000 scholarships ($2,000 per year) and four $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 per year).
• National Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund (Form 58-702A) - 12 scholarships of $3,000 (a lump sum).
• Hall-McElwain Merit Scholarships (Form 58-714) - 80 scholarships (20 in each of the BSA's four regions) of $1,500 (a lump sum). They are based on merit and are open to high school seniors through their undergraduate junior year in college.

Both applications will be available on the BSA Web site at http://www.scouting.org/nesa/scholar ; at local council service centers; or from NESA.

Submit form directly to NESA in Irving, TX with copies to no one, except your file copy.

Applicants must be Eagle, and in their senior year.

Submission must be made between Oct. 1st, and midnight Jan. 31st.