This scholarship, the largest awarded by NESA, was established by Lawrence S. Cooke in memory of his late wife, Mabel Cooke. One scholarship of up to $48,000 (up to $12,000 per year) and four $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 a year for four years) are given annually. The Eagle Scout offered the scholarship must agree to the following conditions before accepting it.

1. During the life of the scholarship, you will register and maintain status as a full-time student at the college/university you select.

2. Through your college/university, you will provide NESA with verification of your status as a full-time student. (Work co-op programs are not an acceptable means of meeting full-time-student status.)

3. All funds are paid directly to your college/university for tuition, room, board, and books for only so long as you remain a full-time student during the life of the scholarship, which is four consecutive years.

4. The scholarship is limited to use at a four-year college/university that is accredited by recognized accreditation agencies and offers at least a bachelor’s degree upon completion of the course of study offered.

5. The scholarship is paid in four installments covering one year each. Payment will be made by NESA upon receipt of an itemized bill from your college/university.

6. To maintain the scholarship, you must maintain a GPA that places you in the upper third of your class. Your college/ university must furnish confirmation of this status.

 

Four scholarships of $8,000 ($2,000 per year) and four scholarships of $4,000 ($1,000 per year) are given annually. These scholarships are awarded by the NESA selection committee and forwarded to the Elks National Foundation. Funds are distributed through the Elks National Foundation based on its own criteria. The scholarship is limited to use at a four-year college/university that is accredited by recognized accreditation agencies and offers at least a bachelor’s degree upon completion of the course of study offered.

 

Scholarships provided vary each year, depending on the funds available. The Eagle Scout offered the scholarship must agree to the following conditions before accepting it.

1. NESA pays all funds directly to your college/university once NESA has received a payment form that you have filled out.
2. These funds are for tuition, room, board, and books for only so long as you remain a full-time student during the life of the scholarship.
3. Funds are distributed based on your college/university's guidelines. Any variation on these guidelines is between you and the college/university. NESA will not be involved with distribution of funds other than payment to the school.
4. The scholarship is limited to use at a four-year college/university that is accredited by recognized accreditation agencies and offers at least a bachelor's degree upon completion of the course of study offered.

 

Rationale
A survey conducted by the Boy Scouts of America revealed that one of every four unit leaders is a union member. This means that hundreds of thousands of union members are actively serving the youth of their community in such leadership roles as Cubmasters, den leaders, Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, Venturing Advisors, and committee members.

Recognizing this, it is proper that the AFL-CIO offer a Wood Badge scholarship to assist selected union members in acquiring skills that will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities.

Guidelines

1. This scholarship program covers the current Wood Badge course, which was updated in 2000. Wood Badge for the 21st century has been developed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus of the course is on the development of leadership skills, not outdoor skills.
2. There shall be awarded annually three scholarships for each BSA region, for a total of 12.
3. Scholarships will cover the tuition fee only. The recipient must furnish transportation to and from Wood Badge training locations.
4. Eligibility shall be limited to lifetime and dues-paying union members.
5. Applicants must satisfy all Wood Badge course prerequisites.
6. All applications will be reviewed by AFL-CIO members involved with Scouting.

The American Legion annually honors The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year at its National Convention. The winner of the competition receives an $10,000 scholarship and the three runners-up each are awarded $2,500 scholarships. Further information is available from Department Adjutants, or the Americanism and Children & Youth Division:

The American Legion
P.O. Box 1055.
Indianapolis, IN 46206

 

Have you distinguished yourself by earning one of these awards?
Are you a High School student (15-19 years of age as of May 2005)?

We reward excellence with recognition and scholarships.

• Thousands of winners at the Post level.
• Hundreds of winners at the District level.
• Dozens of winners at the State level.
• Three big winners at the National level.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Defending the Constitution under combat arms worldwide.

This scholarship provides the opportunity for an outstanding Sea Scout who is a recent high school graduate that has attained the Sea Scout rank of Able or Quartermaster to attend the Summer School at Sea Program, Texas A&M University at Galveston. The approximate value of this scholarship is $3,900 and includes room and board, tuition, and required fees.

Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program.

Frank L. Weil was a long time chairman of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting.

The recipient of the Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship will receive a $1000 scholarship. Two second-place scholarship awards will be given in the amount of $500 each.

Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program

The Vernon Scholarship was first awarded in 1993 in memory of a dedicated Jewish Scouter and Eagle Scout.

The recipient of the Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship will receive a $1000 scholarship per year for four years. The scholarship is given every other year.

The eligible applicant must

• Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Explorer Post.
• Have received the Eagle Scout Award.
• Be an active member of a synagogue and must have received the Ner Tamid religious emblem.
• Have demonstrated practical citizenship in his synagogue, school, Scouting unit, and community.
• Be enrolled in an accredited high school, and in his final year at the time of the selection.
• Submit at least four letters of recommendation and testimony with the nomination application. One letter is required from leaders of each of the following groups: religious institution, school, community, and Scouting unit.

To request an application form, No. 15-253, contact the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, 1325 Walnut Hill Lane, PO Box 152079, Irving TX 75015-2079.

 

Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. (The application year is the calendar year, 01 Jan. to 31 Dec.) The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted. College plans do not need to be completed in order to receive the cash scholarship. Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National First Place winner - $8,000.00; Runner-up - $4,000.00; 2nd runner-up - $2,000.00. You may apply more than one year if you meet the age requirements but no more than $8,000.00 total may be granted to any one Eagle Scout.
Entrants need to complete only one application -- the one for the chapter competition. If it is a winner it is then used for the state competition, and if it is a winner again it is used for the national competition.

The application consists of:
1 .The two page application form
2. The Four Generation ancestor chart.
3. The 500 word essay

Prizes and recognitions may also be awarded at the SAR Chapter and State levels.

Note: Applications are accepted during a calendar year for Scholarships to be awarded in the Spring of the following year. Your State Chairman can give you specific deadlines for receipt of applications at Chapter and/or State levels. See our story on the 2003-2004 contest awardees.

The competition is conducted in three phases, local (Chapter), state (Society), and National. The competition is usually entered through the Chapter level. In some cases, the competition may be entered at the State level. You may not enter at the national level.

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