EAGLE SCOUT RESOURCES
As of JANUARY 1, 2025 Eagle Scout PROJECT ProposalS will be reviewed and approved BY THE DISTRICT ADVANCEMENTS TEAM. ONLY FINAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE COUNCIL OFFICE.
General Life-to-Eagle Resources
- Updated Oct 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