Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
337
Days
March 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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American Legion National Headquarters Eagle Scout of the Year

Description

Applicant must be either 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 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, and in the case of a recently deceased member, their membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used. Applicant must have received the Eagle Scout Award, received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem. An applicant's nomination packet must be received by their respective American Legion department headquarters. Additional requirements include 3 recommendation letters, scouting and eagle scout project documentation. The application packet must be submitted to the applicant's respective American Legion department headquarters.

Amount Details

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

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be at least 15 years old
  • CheckmarkRestricted to male students
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Boy Scouts

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
Contact
The American Legion
americanism@legion.org
Tel: 317-630-1203 Address P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206