Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge and Sustainability merit badge will will be added to the list of badges required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
Advancement requirements are constantly under review and revision. Always check the most recent publication of the Advancement Guidelines and other publications for the latest requirements policies and procedures.
Packs, troops, teams, crews, ships, and posts can submit advancement reports for unit youth members online.
The Eagle Scout Rank is one of Scouting's most prestigious awards. Only about 5% of boys who join Scouting complete the rigorous requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. The award is recognized by colleges, and universities, the military, and employers nationwide as evidence of a Scout's ability to work hard, set goals, and provide leadership.
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) exists to help guide Eagle Scouts of all ages into service within the local council. NESA is young men searching for dynamic and challenging leadership roles. NESA is older Eagle Scouts who desire using their effort and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership. The objective of NESA is to serve - to serve Eagle Scouts and through them, the entire Scouting movement. Find out more about NESA