http://www.nesa.org/applications.html This year the National Eagle Scout Association will award 153 scholarships to Eagle Scouts through various Eagle Scout scholarship funds. These scholarships vary in size from $1,000 to $50,000. The scholarships are for tuition, room, board, and books only and are limited for use at a four-year accredited college or university that offers at least a bachelor’s degree upon completion of the course of studies. These scholarships are not available to students attending a trade school, two-year college, or any of the U.S. military academies because at these academies, expenses covered by NESA scholarships are already paid by the U.S. government. Mail applications to the following address: National Eagle Scout Association, S322 Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012. BSA Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship ($1,000–$2,500) This application is only for the Hall/McElwain and Robert and Rebecca Palmer merit scholarships for Eagle Scouts. The number of scholarships awarded varies annually depending on the funds available. Recipients are chosen based on Scouting participation, character, and community service. Selection is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students up to completion of their junior year. These scholarships are paid directly to the college or university. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012. Click here to download the application. Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships ($2,500–$50,000) This application is for scholarships that are provided through the Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Scholarship Endowment, the United Health Foundation, and the National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Fund. Applicants may submit one copy of the application (along with required attachments) to be considered for all of the academic scholarships. Recipients must meet the minimum SAT or ACT score and are chosen based on Scouting record, school activities, and financial need. These scholarships are paid directly to the college or university. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. Click here to download the application. |