Home - The National Eagle Scout Association

The National Eagle Scout Association

Portal Open

NESA Scholarships

The NESA Scholarship application window is now open through January 31.

Jostens
Now Available

2025 Yearbook

Celebrate your Eagle Scout with the Class of 2025 Commemorative Yearbook, now available to order.

Start Survey Scouting Button
Check Your Inbox

Eagle & Alumni Outcomes Survey

Scouting America and The Harris Poll are conducting a national study on the impact of Scouting. Learn how to recognize an official survey invitation.

Discount

New Eagle Discount

Eagle Scouts who join NESA within one year of their board of review date will receive a 15% discount on a 5-year or Lifetime membership.

NEW

NESA Credit Card

Show your Scouting spirit everywhere you shop, dine, or travel.

Join NESA

You Belong With Us​

Give your Eagle pride a purpose with membership in the National Eagle Scout Association. Your membership empowers Scouting’s mission, protects the Eagle Scout legacy, and keeps Eagle alumni connected.

Local Councils

Local Committee Finder

Use our new tool to help locate your local NESA Committee and start getting involved today.

Share Your Story

Eagle Pride Showcase

Eagle Pride Showcase shows the contribution of NESA members to the mission, vision, and delivery of Scouting programs in communities across the country.

Showing Slide 1 of 8

Give Your Eagle Pride A Purpose

As a member of the National Eagle Scout Association, you further the mission, values, and time-honored traditions of Scouting in your community and our country. Give your Eagle pride a purpose by joining NESA today; the future is in your hands.

Eagle Pride Showcase

Showcase the moments in your life that exemplify the best of Scouting in your units, family, community, or workplace.

Showing Slide 1 of 25

Five Eagle Scouts from the McNiff family.

Eagle Scout and Retired Navy Commander Greg Adinolli Sworn In as Maryland Selective Service Director.

Twin Brother Eagles Scouts attended a Section Conclave together.

The DeVore family celebrates three generations of Eagle Scouts.

Chuck Warrender earned his Eagle in 1941 and celebrated his 100th birthday on February 24th.

Thirteen NESA & OA members spent a Day of Service at Camp Currier in Eudora, Mississippi, to install new Scout Law signage on the camp’s entry road.

Robert celebrates over 66 years of Scouting. His time has included trips to Philmont and Jamboree Staff in 1973 & 2013. He continues to share his joy of Scouting today with his grandkids.

At 61, Paul earned his Master of Science in Project Management degree in October 2022. He plans new his degree to teach at the university level.

The Matl family has recently added a fourth Eagle Scout.

NESA Pittsburgh Chapter Board Member Michael Sipper has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Azerbaijan for the 2025–2026 academic year. His remarkable achievements and dedication reflect the global impact of the Eagle Scout legacy.

CHICAGO - On Friday, April 29th, 2022 Colonel (Retired) Paul J. Hettich was inducted into Loyola University Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Ron Herring received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award during the Laurel Highlands Council’s 75th Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner at Acrisure Stadium. Joined by family and fellow Scouts, he shared heartfelt reflections celebrating Scouting’s enduring legacy in Western Pennsylvania.

Olivier Whelan (2018) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Political Science. He served four years in Army ROTC and is training at the Army Logistics University at Ft Lee, VA.

Dr. Henderson started a new job as a Professor at Texas A&M Dental School. He has served as the lead dentist at the 2013 & 2017 National Jamborees.

Ethan receives a proclamation from New York State Senator John E. Brooks at his Eagle court of honor.

This father-son duo both earned the rank of Eagle Scout and have each been honored with the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth.

October 10th, 2023, Quivira Council invited our Eagle Scout Alumni to gather and fellowship.

Dr. Casey Jakubowski, an Eagle Scout from GNFC (now Greater Western NY), has recently released his fifth book. With a strong commitment to education, Dr. J is a BSA Alumni Educators board member and dedicates himself to volunteer efforts in conflict management for scouts.

June 1982, Steven shares a moment from his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

Eagle Scout William Kropa received the 2025 Legionnaire Scouter of the Year Award from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

COL Benitez has returned from two recent deployments to the Middle East and from ARNORTH, serving as Chief of Professional Services. He is now working as US Army North Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for Tennessee.

The journey started by Robert Morell, Scoutmaster 1982-1988.

Nicholas is joined by family members at his Eagle Court of Honor. He becomes the eighth Eagle in his family spanning two generations.

COL Scott Preston just completed three years commanding the US Army Corps of Engineers - Tulsa District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is now the Defense Coordinating Officer for FEMA Region 7 in Kansas City, MO.

2023 National Jamboree

July 19 - 28, 2023

Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you to try things you never thought you could.

It’s the beginning of your own heroes’ journey that will challenge you to go farther than you ever thought possible. You’ll reach deeper and lift yourself higher to become the best version of yourself.

Get Involved

Showing Slide 1 of 3

Local NESA Committee Addition or Update Request

Use of this email will be for internal NESA Communications and will not be public facing.
Use of this email will be for internal NESA Communications and will not be public facing.