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Eagle Scout of the Year

American Legion

This award is given to nominees who are registered, active member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire, Sons of The American Legion or Auxiliary member. Nominees for this award must have received the Eagle Scout award, demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community, and have reached his 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Male
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Have reached his 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection (Note: Eagle Scouts still in high school who reached their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified.)
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • College:
    Must attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States
  • Extracurricular:
    Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, scouting, and community
  • Organization:
    Be a registered, active member of a chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire, Sons of The American Legion or Auxiliary member
  • Miscellaneous:
    Be an active member of his religious institution and must have received the appropriate Boy Scout religious emblem; Reside in the department (state) to which he applies
  • Other Benefits:
    The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the youth champion delegation and participate in the 99th annual National Convention in Reno, Nev., Aug. 18-22, 2017

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    One letter each from your religious institution, school, your community and Scouting must be included. Two additional letters of recommendation and testimony may also be included. Please keep in mind that the letters of recommendation are an important part of this application and will be carefully reviewed by the screening committee.

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