EAGLE SCOUT RESOURCES
As of JANUARY 1, 2025 Eagle Scout PROJECT ProposalS will be reviewed and approved BY THE DISTRICT ADVANCEMENTS TEAM.
General Life-to-Eagle Resources
- Updated Jan 2026: Life-to-Eagle Procedures Guide (recommended reading for all Life Scouts, Family and Leaders, but take it slowly)
- Official Guide to Advancement
- SAMPLE letter for troops to send to new Life scouts. (Courtesy Troop 103)
- SAMPLE checklist for troops to send to Eagle scouts approaching their Scoumaster conference and Board of Review. (Courtesy Troop 103)
Eagle Project Resources
- Official Project Workbook (you are required to use this format)
- Project Idea Generator
- Project Planning Guidelines
- Information Sheet for Project Beneficiaries
- Why you should select a Project Coach
- Guidance for Project Coaches
- Sample Time Tracking Log (Excel Spreadsheet)
Application Resources
- How to use Scoutbook to generate official Eagle Scout Rank Application (recommended approach)
- Blank Application Form (if you like filling out everything manually)
- Eagle Application & Binder Checklist
- Updated for 2025: Guidance from National on Letters of Recommendation
- SAMPLE Letter of Recommendation Request (Courtesy of Troop 103)
- SAMPLE Letter of Recommendation
- SAMPLE: Envelope for Letter of Recommendation (Courtesy of Troop 103)
- Recommended Reading for Board Members: Guardians of the Gate
- SAMPLE Eagle Board of Review checklist for Board Chair (Courtesy of Troop 103)
After You Earn Eagle ...
- Guidance on planning a Court of Honor
- How to Request Letters of Congratulations
- National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
Scholarships for Eagles
- National Project of the Year Award
- NESA Scholarships
- Scholarship 360
- American Legion Scholarships
- Scout Smart
- VFW Scholarships