Eagle Scout Applicants
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is slightly different than earning the other ranks. In addition to merit badges and other requirements, completing the Eagle Scout project is an important part of earning the award. Here are resources, in order, to assist prospective candidates on the path towards the highest rank in Scouts BSA.
Life to Eagle Process:
Life to Eagle Presentation-2025 (PowerPoint Slides)
Eagle Scout Process and Procedures
Eagle Paperwork:
Eagle Scout Project Workbook
Eagle Scout Application
Eagle Rank Advancement
Letters of Reference:
Eagle Reference Submission
Eagle Reference Request Letter
Extension Paperwork:
Eagle Scout Extension Request Process
Eagle Scout Extension Request Form
Questions?
Call our office at 408-638-8300 or email us at eagles@svmbc.org.
or read the Guide to Advancement.
Submit Your Eagle Scout Paperwork Online!
Once you have completed your Eagle Scout Paperwork:
Please review this checklist before submission.
*All districts, please submit your applications online
NOTE: Eagle certificate turnaround time from our National Office is 6 weeks; no temporary certificates will be provided. Please schedule court of honors accordingly.
Sharing your Eagle Project
Below are some tips and trick on how to publicize your Eagle Project.
If you’re reading this you are most likely about to execute your Eagle Project, an accumulation of your Scouting journey and countless hours of hard work. You should be recognized for your efforts. Although it’s not why Scouts do what they do, public recognition is a great way to spread the story of Scouting in the community.
We want to suggest that you reach out to your local news agencies for coverage as well as give you some tips and tricks on how to do so.
Smaller, local news agencies are always looking for content to run. Getting stories in these publications is not that hard If you put a little time into it.
Although harder to do larger, nationwide news agencies also look for local community stories. These larger agencies also often time have local affiliates who run stories like Eagle Projects.
Our number one tip: try and reach out before your project. That way if they cover your project, it can raise awareness for it beforehand to help you in recruiting and fundraising.
TIP: Type up the story you know the project best! Write a 2-3 paragraph recap of the project in 3rd person making sure to cover, who, where, when, and why you picked that project. People are interested in you! Make sure to proof read and send good before & after pictures.
Want help? Email marketingdirector@svmbc.org for assistance.
National Eagle Scout Association
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) helps Eagle Scouts stay in touch with Scouting and hear positive stories about how Scouting transforms the lives of youth through developing their leadership skills, character, citizenship, and physical fitness.
They also provide several scholarship opportunities for Eagle Scouts attending post-secondary educational programs.
