Scholarships
By achieving the rank of Eagle, you become eligible to receive financial assistance from many groups including: the Golden Gate Area Council, NESA, your educational institution, and community and religious organizations. By no means is this a complete list of those opportunities and research for additional offerings is highly encouraged.
Golden Gate Area Council NESA Scholarship
The Golden Gate Area Council NESA committee provides scholarships to those Eagles who are registered or earned their Eagle within the council. Please check back to learn more about the scholarships.
The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award offers money towards your education as part of its prizes.
Upon completion of your Eagle Board of Review, don't forget to submit your project for consider. Learn more about the award and previous receptions.
NESA Scholarships
The application portal closes on January 31, 2022.
The National Eagle Scout Association offers scholarships to its active members. Below is a list of their current offerings with details on how to apply.
- Lawrence S. and Mabel Cooke Scholarship
- One scholarship of up to $48,000 (up to $12,000 per year for four years) and four $25,000 scholarships (up to $6,250 a year for four years) awarded annually to an Eagle Scout who has shown academic performance, financial need, and active participation in school and Scouting activities. Established by Lawrence S. Cooke in memory of his late wife, Mabel Cooke.
- National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship
- $5,000 scholarships awarded on a regional basis to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service.
- Hall/McElwain Scholarship
- $5,000 scholarships awarded on a regional basis to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, scouting activities, and community service.
- Palmer Scholarship
- Three $2,500 scholarships awarded to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service.
Other Scholarships
Many institutions offer financial assistance to Eagle Scouts that goes beyond the dollars NESA provides in its scholarship fund, please check with your institution’s financial aid office. Outside of institutions many community and religious organizations provide their own financial assistance to Eagles. Below is a list of a few, but it is highly encouraged to look for others.- American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
- The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. Visit legion.org to learn more.
- Las Aguilas de Diablo
- Las Aguilas de Diablo honors the legacy of Scouting’s highest awards by providing multiple scholarships to qualified candidates. Visit lasaguilasdediablo.org to learn more.
Scholarship News
Jan. 31 Deadline for Eagles to Apply for NESA Scholarships
National Eagle Scout Association scholarships, application window closes on January 31st.
NESA Scholarship Portal is Now Opened
Beginning today, the National Eagle Scout Association will be accepting applications for five annual scholarships of varying amounts until January 31, 2022.
Eagle Scouts, Be Prepared to apply for NESA scholarships soon
Beginning December 1, the National Eagle Scout Association will be accepting applications for five annual scholarships of varying amounts.
Deadlines extended for Eagle Scouts to apply for NESA scholarships
The deadline for this year’s scholarships has been extended to Feb. 12 to allow the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts the opportunity to apply. Young women who have earned the Eagle Scout Award from Oct. 1, 2020, to Feb. 8, 2021, will be the inaugural group and have their Eagle Scout credentials dated Feb. 8, 2021.
2021 American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
Nominations for the 2021 American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award are now being accepted. An applicant’s nomination packet must be received by their respective American Legion department headquarters no later than March 1, 2021. Award and application information is available at legion.org/scouting/nominate. The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. Applicants that have questions or need additional information about their application, or the application process, should contact their respective American Legion department (state) headquarters. Contact information is online here.
