American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship

Geographic Scope: United States (Pennsylvania Department oversees state-level nominations)

Focus Areas: Recognition and educational support for outstanding Eagle Scouts

Eligibility

• Must be an Eagle Scout
• Must be nominated through respective state American Legion department

Award Details

• Primary Award: $10,000 scholarship for American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
• Runner-Up Awards: Three scholarships of $2,500 each
• Award Timing: Recipients can receive scholarship immediately upon high school graduation
• Usage Timeline: Must utilize total award within four (4) years of high school graduation (excluding active military duty or religious mission)
• Graduation Types Eligible: Public, parochial, military, private, or home school
• Recognition: Eagle Scout of the Year winner travels to Youth Champion Delegation honored at American Legion annual National Convention each August

Nomination Timeline

• Nomination Window: November 1 to March 1 annually
• State Deadline: March 1 (packets must be received by state headquarters)
• National Deadline: April 1 (state departments submit winning packet and committee list to national headquarters)

Contact

Pennsylvania American Legion Department

• Mailing Address: PO Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324
• Location: 800 N. Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
• Phone: (717) 730-9100
• Fax: (717) 975-2836

How to Apply

1. Contact your local American Legion post or respective state American Legion department for nomination packet
2. Complete the Eagle Scout of the Year Nomination Form (available during annual nomination window: November 1 - March 1)
3. Submit nomination packet to your respective state American Legion department headquarters
4. State department Selection Committee reviews packets and selects the best Eagle Scout in the state
5. State department forwards selected packet and committee member list to American Legion National Headquarters

Required Materials (in nomination packet):

• Completed nomination form
• Eagle Scout credentials and documentation
• Statement of qualifications
• Community service records
• Academic achievement information
• Leadership experience documentation

Submission Deadlines:

• State level: Must be received by March 1
• National level: State must submit by April 1

Applicant Questions: Contact respective American Legion department of Pennsylvania headquarters during the nomination window