Eagle Scout Application Process
Starting your Eagle Project
As a Life Scout, you should be fully participating in the Troop, with an emphasis being placed on leadership, as well as teaching skills to younger Scouts. Scouting values and concepts should be an integral part of your daily life. At this point, you should be starting to "give back to Scouting" through leadership, training of other Scouts, recruiting and keeping Scouts active in the program. When you make the decision to take that next step to earning the Eagle rank, the most important thing to remember is leadership. "Leadership" often gets dropped from our vocabulary when discussing "the project". An Eagle Scout Service Project should be "Scout-led"; it is not about the Scout or their family doing the work; the Scout needs to "LEAD" their project.
Eagle Scout Candidate Guidelines
Eagle Scout candidates should read and thoroughly follow this Eagle Scout Service Project Checklist. Additional questions should be directed to the Scoutmaster or the Life to Eagle Advisor. You must keep a log as you progress through your project. This log should be started immediately. Download this log sheet and use some of the key action words as noted for your tasks. Before you start the workbook, you must have your project approved by the Scoutmaster and then notify the Life to Eagle Advisor via email of your project choice. After the above is completed, you may proceed to the next step.
Eagle Scout Project Workbook
The most current copy of the
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (No. 512-927) can be download from the Scouting.org website; www.scouting.org/advancement. This is a fillable .pdf document and it is offered for PC or Macs.
In addition, you must also download this Excel materials list, fill it in and submit with your completed Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook proposal and your log. You should also start a binder for all your materials. This lead sheet should be filled in with your personal information and put in the view of your binder.
Project Beneficiary
When you obtain your project beneficiary first signature the following form must be printed and presented to them: Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project, Information for Project Beneficiaries.
AFTER THE PROJECT SECTION:
Eagle Scout Rank Application
Another part of the Eagle Scout process is the Eagle Scout Rank Application (No. 512-728) which can be download from the Scouting.org website. This form must be completed in its entirety and the correct signatures obtained. Under Requirement 2, you should list names of individuals that know you demonstrate the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. Before completing this section, we suggest checking with those you have selected and see if they would be willing to write a Letter of Recommendation on your behalf (see directions below under Letter of Recommendations). To complete Requirement #3, you will need to contact the Advancement Chairperson and obtain a copy of your Eagle Scout Assistant sheet.
Ambition Statement
One of the important requirements to obtain your rank of Eagle Scout is to complete an Ambition Statement prior to your Scoutmaster Conference. This requirement is a statement of your ambitions and life purpose; include all positions you have held in Scouts and outside Scouts that demonstrate leadership skills and be sure to note any honors and awards as well.
Eagle Scout Letters of Recommendation
Eagle Scout Candidates need to obtain five letters of recommendation, including one from your parent(s). As noted above under Eagle Scout Rank Application Requirement 2, you will need to follow through with those who you have asked and make sure those letters are ready before your Eagle Board of Review. Click here to download the Letter of Recommendation format to guide those who you chose to write for you. A sample of the Letter of Recommendation Envelope is also available for your viewing.
Questions pertaining to your Eagle Scout Project should be addressed to the Troop 13, Life to Eagle Advisor.
Other websites to visit include:
Boy Scouts of America: www.scouting.org
National Eagle Scout Association: www.nesa.org
EagleScout.org: www.eaglescout.org