Scholarship opportunity available to Eagle Scouts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The American Legion Department of Missouri BSA Committee announced the Eagle Scout of The Year program to award scholarships is now underway.
The program will grant a $10,000 scholarship to one national winner and $2,500 scholarships to three other Scouts. The winner from Missouri will receive a $750 scholarship.
Prospective nominees must be an active membership of Scouting 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 Scouting America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in the American Legion, Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. In the case of a recently deceased member, the membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used.
Applicant must meet the following qualifications:
- Received Eagle Scout Award
- Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem
- Demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community
- Turned 15 and will be enrolled in high school at the time of selection
- Applied through the Department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered
- Have current documentation of Scouting America membership
Applications can be received from local Scouting America Councils or American Legion Posts. Forms must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026, to The American Legion Department of Missouri, BSA Committee, P.O. Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
