Scholarship Undergraduate

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship

The American Legion

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
352
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
4
Awarded last year
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Documentation of current BSA membership; List of activities participated in during high school and list of awards, honors and recognition received; Scouting Record; Eagle Scout Project; Religious Award
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination is open to either of the following: (A) a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron; or (B) a registered active member of any chartered Boy Scouts of America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must have received the Eagle Scout Award; received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious...

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 15 years old
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Boy Scouts

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Documentation of current BSA membership; List of activities participated in during high school and list of awards, honors and recognition received; Scouting Record; Eagle Scout Project; Religious Award
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact finance@legion.org
Tel: 317-630-1203
Fax: 317-630-1223 Address 700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206