Institution-Specific
Abilene Christian University Venturing and Scouting Leadership Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: | This annually renewable award ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 per student and is available to incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, GSUSA Gold Award, or American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award. To be considered for this award, applicant should contact the ACU Office of Venturing and Scouting Relationships. |
| Award Amount: | $1,000-$5,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | February 15 |
| Website: | http://www.acu.edu/ |
| Contact Information: | Office of Venturing and Scouting Relationships Abilene Christian University ACU BOX 29000 Abilene, TX 79699 325-674-2586 venturing@acu.edu |
Birmingham-Southern College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Ala. |
| Description and Requirements: | This renewable $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who are Eagle Scouts. To be considered for this award, applicant should forward a letter of interest and student resume to the BSC Admission Office. |
| Award Amount: | Varies, contingent upon how many current students are receiving the scholarship (renewable). |
| Deadline: | January 15 |
| Website: | http://www.bsc.edu/fa/index.htm |
| Contact Information: | Admission Office Birmingham-Southern College Box 549008 Birmingham, AL 35254 800-523-5793 |
College of St. Joseph Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | College of St. Joseph, Rutland, Vt. |
| Description and Requirements: | Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award are eligible for this scholarship, which is renewable for four years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 grade point average, remains a full-time student, and is a good campus citizen. Applicant should indicate on his application that he is an Eagle Scout. There is no limit on the number of Eagle Scout scholarships that College of St. Joseph will consider each year. |
| Award Amount: | $2,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | None |
| Website: | http://www.csj.edu |
| Contact Information: | Admission Office College of St. Joseph 71 Clement Road Rutland, VT 05701 802-776-5286 admissions@csj.edu |
Columbia College Leadership Award
| Awarding Agency: | Columbia College, Columbia, Mo. |
| Description and Requirements: | The Leadership Award targets new freshmen at Columbia College who have demonstrated leadership in high school and/or community activities. Although it isn't limited to Eagle Scouts, they do receive strong consideration. The award is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient participates in leadership development activities, including involvement in a minimum of two campus organizations. |
| Award Amount: | $1,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Website: | http://www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid |
| Contact Information: | Financial Aid Office Columbia College 1001 Rogers Street Columbia, MO 65216 800-231-2391, ext. 7390 financialaid@ccis.edu |
Dofflemyer Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Stanford University, Stanford, Calif. |
| Description and Requirements: | Stanford University awards scholarships based on a family's demonstrated need, not on merit. Students initially receive financial aid from a general scholarship fund. However, funding is sometimes drawn from named funds like the Dofflemyer Scholarship, which gives preference to Eagle Scouts. Therefore, applicants who are Eagle Scouts need only follow the university's standard application process to demonstrate eligibility. |
| Award Amount: | Varies |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://financialaid.stanford.edu |
| Contact Information: | Financial Aid Office Stanford University Montag Hall 355 Galvez St. Stanford, CA 94305-6106 888-326-3773 financialaid@stanford.edu |
Epsilon Tau Pi's Soaring Eagle Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Epsilon Tau Pi Alpha Chapter, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio |
| Description and Requirements: | This scholarship recognizes one incoming freshman each year at the University of Dayton who is an Eagle Scout, has demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting, and has a strong record of community participation beyond Scouting. Applicant must have an SAT score of at least 1600 and/or an ACT score of at least 25. |
| Award Amount: | $500 |
| Deadline: | August 3 |
| Website: | http://campus.udayton.edu/~etp |
| Contact Information: | Soaring Eagle Scholarship Epsilon Tau Pi 1915 Trinity Ave. Dayton, OH 45409 |
Florida Institute of Technology Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Florida Institute of Technology |
| Description and Requirements: | Any new first-year student or transfer student who has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and is accepted as a full-time undergraduate at Florida Tech’s Melbourne Campus is guaranteed a minimum academic scholarship of $13,500. Students must meet the minimum merit scholarship requirements and have a complete admission application on file by February 1. |
| Award Amount: | $13,500 |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/financial_aid/scholarships.php#specialty |
| Contact Information: | Office of Undergraduate Admission Florida Institute of Technology 150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-674-8030 800-888-4348 (Toll-free) admission@fit.edu |
Gaebe Eagle Scout Award
| Awarding Agency: | Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I. |
| Description and Requirements: | This one-time $1,000 scholarship is available to entering freshman at Johnson & Wales University who are Eagle Scouts. The scholarship may be used at JWU's campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.jwu.edu/admiss/ scholarships/sch_mem.htm |
| Contact Information: | National Student Organizations Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903 800-342-5598, ext. 2345 |
Gold Award/Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Miss. |
| Description and Requirements: | Recipients of the Eagle Scout Award and the Gold Award in Girl Scouting are eligible for this one-time award of $1,000 ($500 per semester). Applicant must have a high-school core grade point average of at least 2.5, as calculated by Mississippi State University, or at least 48 hours of transferable community college course credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a Mississippi resident and/or have received the Eagle Scout Award or Gold Award in a Mississippi-based Scouting council. |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.admissions.msstate.edu |
| Contact Information: | Office of Admissions and Scholarships Mississippi State University P.O. Box 6334 Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334 662-325-2224 admit@msstate.edu |
Hampden-Sydney Citizen-Leader Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia |
| Description and Requirements: | Any accepted Eagle Scout who attends Hampden-Sydney College, beginning with freshmen candidates in 2012, will be eligible to receive this scholarship. |
| Award Amount: | $5,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Website: | www.hsc.edu/Documents/FinAid/scholarships/ EagleScoutScholarship.pdf |
| Contact Information: | Citizen-Leader Scholarship Hampden-Sydney College P.O. Box 667 Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 800-755-0733 |
Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Ostrander Scholar Society, Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Description and Requirements: | An applicant must be the following: an Eagle Scout; a Brotherhood or Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow; a high school senior or a college-age Arrowman under 25; currently registered in Scouting and an Order of the Arrow lodge; and have the approval of the OA lodge adviser or chapter adviser. Applicants must attend or plan on attending a fully accredited college or university and be seeking an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation with their application. |
| Award Amount: | Varies |
| Deadline: | April 1 |
| Website: | http://www.ostranderscholars.org |
| Contact Information: | Ostrander Scholar Society P.O. Box 21063 Cheyenne, WY 82003 307-757-7385 email@ostranderscholarsociety.org |
Lamar University College of Engineering Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Lamar University College of Engineering, Beaumont, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: | This scholarship is available to all Lamar University undergraduate students, including entering freshmen, who major in chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering. Eagle Scouts are given preference. Applicant must score at least 1200 on the verbal and math portions of the SAT. |
| Award Amount: | $5,000 per year |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.lamar.edu/engineering |
| Contact Information: | Ron Peevy Director of Recruiting and Cooperative Education Lamar University College of Engineering P.O. Box 10057 Beaumont, TX 77710 409-880-7870 ronald.peevy@lamar.edu |
Lindenwood University Scouting Scholarships
| Awarding Agency: | Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo. |
| Description and Requirements: | Lindenwood University offers several scholarship opportunities to new undergraduate residential students (not necessarily freshmen) who have been Boy Scouts. Two scholarships specifically target Eagle Scouts, while others target Venturers and those who enroll in the Human Service Agency Management Program with a goal of becoming Boy Scout executives or nonprofit-sector professionals. |
| Award Amount: | $6,000 to $12,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | None |
| Website: | http://www.lindenwood.edu/admissions |
| Contact Information: | Office of Undergraduate Admissions Lindenwood University 209 South Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301-1695 636-949-4949 admissions@lindenwood.edu |
Lindsey Wilson College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Lindsey Wilson College |
| Description and Requirements: | This need-based scholarship covers up to half of tuition. Applicant must be a new, full-time freshman with a minimum ACT score of 24, a minimum cumulative high-school GPA of 3.00, and acceptance for admission to Lindsey Wilson College. In addition, applicant must submit letters of reference from a Boy Scout official and one other source, along with a written essay on how Scouting has benefited him. A maximum of five Eagle Scout Scholarships are awarded. |
| Award Amount: | Up to one half of tuition (up to $8,220 based on the 2008-2009 tuition rate) |
| Deadline: | None |
| Website: | http://www.lindsey.edu |
| Contact Information: | Admissions Office Lindsey Wilson College 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, KY 42728 800-264-0138 admissions@lindsey.edu |
McDaniel College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College), Westminster, Md. |
| Description and Requirements: | Eagle Scouts are eligible for a $2,000 renewable scholarship at McDaniel College. Applicant must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average and a minimum SAT-I combined score of 1000. Academic or transfer scholarship recipients are not eligible for this award. |
| Award Amount: | $2,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.mcdaniel.edu/finaid.htm |
| Contact Information: | McDaniel College 2 College Hill Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-7000 |
Mississippi State University Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Mississippi State University |
| Description and Requirements: | Must have attained the Eagle Scout rank upon the time of admission and submit a copy of the award certificate or letter from a council leader. Entering freshmen must have a scholarship GPA of 2.5; community college transfer students must have completed at least 48 hours of transferable community college courses applicable to a bachelor’s degree at MSU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. |
| Award Amount: | $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year) to entering freshmen; $2,000 over two years ($1,000 per year) to community college transfers |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/leadership/index.php |
| Contact Information: | 1-662-325-2224 or admit@msstate.edu |
Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Brandecker Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri |
| Description and Requirements: | In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Brandecker, this scholarship is awarded by Mr. and Ms. Brandecker in appreciation for the financial aid Mr. Brandecker received while he was a student at Missouri Valley College from 1938 to 1940. The scholarship is awarded to a Missouri resident who demonstrates financial need and achieves a satisfactory GPA. Additional consideration will be given to an Eagle Scout or a student who demonstrates a “potential” for college success. |
| Award Amount: | $100-$150 |
| Deadline: | May 15 |
| Website: | http://www.moval.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.php |
| Contact Information: | Missouri Valley College 500 E. College St. Marshall, MO 65340 financialaid@moval.edu |
Newman University Scouting Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Newman University, Wichita, Kan. |
| Description and Requirements: | This scholarship is available to Eagle Scouts and (Girl Scout Gold Award winners) with a high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship is restricted to first-time freshmen at Newman University and is renewable for up to four years. Recipients must be full-time students at Newman, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25, and be active in one or more campus organizations each year. |
| Award Amount: | $1,500 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | None |
| Website: | http://www.newmanu.edu/AboutNU/ Departments/FinancialAid/tabid/193/Default.aspx |
| Contact Information: | Newman University 3100 McCormick Ave. Wichita, KS 67213 877-639-6268 |
Robbins Scholarship for Eagle Scouts
| Awarding Agency: | Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minn. |
| Description and Requirements: | For Eagle Scout Award recipients. Students must submit a short essay (maximum of 250 words) describing his leadership service project. |
| Award Amount: | $3,000 (renewable) |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
| Website: | http://www.hamline.edu/undergraduate/ admission/affordability/merit_scholarships.html |
| Contact Information: | Contact Information: Hamline University Undergraduate Admission Robbins Scholarship 1536 Hewitt Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284 1-800-753-9753 admission@hamline.edu |
Saint Vincent College Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Penn. |
| Description and Requirements: | Saint Vincent College offers a $500 annual scholarship to all Eagle Scouts admitted to the institution. Applicant should submit documentation to his admission counselor as part of the admission process. |
| Award Amount: | $500 per year (renewable for up to four years) |
| Deadline: | None |
| Website: | http://www.stvincent.edu/admission |
| Contact Information: | Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650 800-782-5549 |
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Aggie Eagle Program
| Awarding Agency: | Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: | Eagle Scouts who are still active in Scouting may attend the Aggie Eagle weekend, held twice a year at Texas A&M. Those who are accepted receive a $2,400 Corps Scholarship, which may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. Out-of-state residents may also qualify for in-state tuition. Participation in the Corps of Cadets does not require military service. |
| Award Amount: | $2,400 |
| Deadline: | Varies |
| Website: | http://www.aggiecorps.org |
| Contact Information: | Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets 1400 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1400 800-826-8247 |
University of Evansville Scouting Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. |
| Description and Requirements: | Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, or Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award, and who meet the academic criteria for admission to the University of Evansville, are eligible for this scholarship. |
| Award Amount: | $13,750 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | March 10 |
| Website: | http://www.evansville.edu/prospects/ |
| Contact Information: | Admission Office University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, Indiana 47722 800-423-8633 admission@evansville.edu |
University of Louisville Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky. |
| Description and Requirements: | This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are residents of Kentucky or Indiana and who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Lincoln Heritage Council, Blue Grass Council, Shawnee Trails Council, Dan Beard Council, or Tri-State Area Council. Applicant must have a minimum high-school grade point average of 3.35 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum score of 24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT-I. |
| Award Amount: | Ranges from $2,000 to full in-state tuition (renewable) |
| Deadline: | January 15 |
| Website: | http://admissions.louisville.edu/ aid/scholarship.html |
| Contact Information: | Student Financial Aid Office University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 502-852-5511 finaid@louisville.edu |
University of Mississippi Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | University of Mississippi |
| Description and Requirements: | This award is given to entering freshmen who have reached the Eagle Scout rank. |
| Award Amount: | $6,000 ($1,500 per year) |
| Deadline: | Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment. Provide documentation of your status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164. |
| Website: | http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html |
| Contact Information: | 1-800-891-4596 or finaid@olemiss.edu |
University of St. Thomas Eagle Scout Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas |
| Description and Requirements: | This renewable $1,000 award is available to incoming freshmen who are Eagle Scouts. To be considered for this award, the applicant should forward a letter of interest and student résumé to the UST admission office. The applicant must have an SAT score of at least 1100 (critical reading and math) and/or an ACT score of at least 24. |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 per year (renewable) |
| Deadline: | March 1 |
| Website: | http://www.stthom.edu/Admissions_Financial_ Aid/Financial_AidScholarships/Scholarships/ Freshman_Scholarships.aqf |
| Contact Information: | University of St. Thomas Office of Admissions Houston, TX 77006 713-525-3500 |
Zenon C. R. Hansen Leadership Scholarship
| Awarding Agency: | Doane College, Crete, Neb. |
| Description and Requirements: | This scholarship is presented annually by the Zenon C. R. Hansen Foundation to a full-time Doane College student who is an Eagle Scout, who is active in the Boy Scouts of America, and who plans to remain active in Scouting and leadership activities. Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon maintenance of a specified minimum grade point average and active involvement in the Doane College Hansen Leadership Program. Interested students must reapply each year. |
| Award Amount: | Amount dependent on cost of tuition (renewable) |
| Deadline: | March 10 |
| Website: | http://www.doane.edu |
| Contact Information: | Financial Aid Office Doane College 1014 Boswell Avenue Crete, NE 68333 800-333-6263 |