Guidelines

What does an eagle project require?

What does an eagle project require?

There are no requirements for the size of an Eagle Project, the number of hours required to complete a project or the number of people (but at least you and two others) who work on the project. You are required to demonstrate your ability to plan, develop and provide leadership on the project you select.

What are the requirements for Eagle Scout?

Requirements. The rank of Eagle Scout may be earned by a Scout who has been a Life Scout for at least six months, has earned a minimum of 21 merit badges, has demonstrated Scout Spirit, and has demonstrated leadership within their troop, crew or ship.

Is there an Eagle Scout Registry?

There are Eagle Scout events happening throughout the country. Check our list and register online. Join an Eagle Scout group in your community and connect with others of similar backgrounds and interests.

Do Eagle Scouts get a certificate?

Eagle Scouts can receive a certificate and letter of commendation. Scouts, Scout leaders or parents may submit a request at this link. The Air Force says to allow at least four weeks for the certificate to be printed and mailed. This is an automated, all-digital process.

Are Eagle Scouts more successful in life?

Indicate they achieved a spiritual goal in the last year: Eagle Scouts are about 81 percent more likely than other Scouts and 81 percent more likely than non-Scouts. Report achieving a financial goal in the last year: Eagle Scouts are 57 percent more likely than other Scouts.

What do you say to congratulate an Eagle Scout?

Dear [Name of recipient], It gives us immense pleasure and honour to congratulate you on completing all the necessary requirements to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. It is a matter of huge respect and is a very proud moment for all of us at the [Name of Academy] to have such a talented and hard working person.

Do Eagle Scouts get a letter from the president?

According to the U.S. Scouting Service Project, parents and family members often request congratulatory letters for new Eagle Scouts from the president, cabinet members, department officials, members of congress and other elected representatives.

What should I put in my Eagle Scout workbook?

Your Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, much like a compass, will help navigate your way to a life of service as a proud Eagle Scout.

What to do when your Eagle Scout project is done?

Communicate with the beneficiary often to ensure the project meets the organization’s needs once it is completed. We encourage you to seek guidance from your unit leader and project coach as you need help.

What does it mean to be an Eagle Scout?

Historically in Scouting, it was a fitting symbol of health and fitness, but it also represents the spirit of caring and giving that is behind the Eagle Scout service project. Service to other people is what Scouting is all about. In many ways, your service project reflects who you are as a youth leader.

Where can I apply for the Eagle Scout rank?

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) provides a number of online resources to assist Scouts in earning the Eagle rank — including an electronic version of the Eagle Scout Rank Application and the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook — via their Web site at www.nesa.org . Eagle Scout rank requirement 5 has been reworded.