| Eagle Scouts is the highest rank attainable by a boy | | | | as Dowling College. In your essay be sure to write |
| scout in Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and an honor | | | | about how being in the boy scouts helped you |
| to receive. They are expected to set an example for | | | | develop certain traits, lessons you've learned and |
| other scouts. Their scholarships are not in the public | | | | how you've applied them in your daily life. For many, |
| view as much as other ones and many overlook this | | | | the boy scouts was a vehicle to learn about sacrifice, |
| when they apply to colleges. | | | | team work, overcoming fear, independence and |
| National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) offers | | | | persistence. These qualities are instrumental in one's |
| academic and merit based scholarships. NESA and | | | | future success whether in college or the work force. |
| Mable and Lawrence S. Cooke Scholarships offer | | | | Examples of certain learning experiences you've had |
| awards based on one's academic acheivements. | | | | when you were in the scouts would be helpful to add |
| NESA awards are also categorized as spiritual based, | | | | to your essay. If your scout leaderwas a mentor, |
| related to one's school, civic oriented and military | | | | review some of the important tips you picked up |
| categories. The Elks National Foundation gives out a | | | | when you write your college scholarship essay. |
| number of awards yearly to those in twelve grade | | | | Other sources for awards include The National |
| planning to go to college. | | | | Catholic Committee on Scouting. Jewish Eagle Scouts |
| Another source is Veterans of Foreign Wars. In | | | | and Frank Weil Memorial Scholarships. |
| addition to one's academic grades, looking at the | | | | There are a variety of opportunities and awards |
| community involvement is important as well. The | | | | available for those with scouting backgrounds and |
| American Legion has college funding and is worthwhile | | | | accomplishments. Don't restrict yourself to just one |
| to investigate for one's future studies. | | | | type of college funding but in addition to scout |
| Certain schools have the Eagle Scout scholarship and | | | | related scholarships look into the many other ones |
| these include Missouri Valley, Texas A and M as well | | | | offered. |