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Byron Lockhart Eagle Scout Scholarship

Application procedures

Eagle Scouts applying for this scholarship must:

Complete their own application.
Enclose only the information requested in the requirements (no biographies, resumes, or supplementary lists of activities). Items other than the reference letter should not be submitted with this application.
Collect all information necessary to complete the application before starting the application. You cannot save the application in progress and submit later. Click here if you need a PDF copy of the application to help you gather data.
Answer all questions on the application.
Submit a reference letter with the application form.
Submit the completed online application. If you are not able to submit the online application or need different accommodations, please contact Matthew Menely at [email protected].
Submit the completed application by December 1. All application materials become the property of the selection committee and will not be returned.

Application requirements

All applicants must:

Be currently registered and active within a Scout unit in Scouting America Capitol Area Council.
Have earned the rank of Eagle Scout (Board of Review has been completed) from a unit chartered in Scouting America Capitol Area Council.
Have completed the 11th grade
Provide a transcript of grades covering the most recent six semesters (transcript does not need to be “official”).
Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting.
Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., should not be included.
Be a registered student in good standing in an accredited school for the current academic year.

Public announcement and presentation of the scholarship takes place at our council’s Eagle Recognition Reception each Spring.

Apply for the Byron Lockhart Eagle Scout Scholarship

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Applicant's Information

Scout's Name*

First Middle Last

BSA Member ID*

Date of birth*

In what troop did you earn Eagle?*

Troop's chartered organization*

Home address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Is your address new since you earned Eagle?*

Yes

Email address*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Cell phone number*

Home phone number*

Date of high school graduation*

Date of Eagle Scout Board of Review*

Scouting Accomplishments

List all positions of responsibility you have held*

Positions may be from Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, Exploring, Order of the Arrow, or other Boy Scouts of America programs/groups/activities

List all Scouting camps, events, and activities you have attended*

Examples could include summer camp/winter camp at Lost Pines, National/World Jamboree, Order of the Arrow events, NYLT, or outdoor experiences of five or more consecutive days/nights

Total number of merit badges earned*

List all national Scouting awards/honors you have earned/received*

May be from any Boy Scouts of America program

List all Scouting staff positions you have held*

May be from any Capitol Area Council, Order of the Arrow, or BSA national program/camp

School information

Name of current educational institution*

Institution's address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

School contact's name*

Examples may include Principal, Counselor, Academic Advisor, etc.

Contact email*

Contact phone*

High school students

High school GPA*

Anticipated class rank*

How many students in your class?*

SAT math score*

Enter "n/a" if you are not taking the test or if your desired school does not require the test

SAT reading/writing score*

Enter "n/a" if you are not taking the test or if your desired school does not require the test

ACT score*

Enter "n/a" if you are not taking the test or if your desired school does not require the test

In order of preference, list the institutions to which you intend to apply or have applied*

Specify "apply" or "have applied" for each institution listed

Post-secondary students

GPA (or similar academic rating)*

# of years for program*

Current year in program*

All applicants

Estimated cost of attendance (total)*

Estimated cost of attendance (per year)*

Include housing/meals/tuition/books

What do you plan to do after you graduate/complete your studies?*

List any current academic or school-related activities*

List any current religious or non-academic activities*

Not including Scouting

Transcript

Upload your most recent academic transcript.*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Essay

Upload your essay. This should use no more than one page, and explain why you feel you deserve this scholarship, how you have benefited from being a Scout, what values you have learned from the program, and your future Scouting plans.*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt, Max. file size: 30 MB.

Letter of Recommendation

Upload the one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., should not be included.*

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt, Max. file size: 30 MB.

Authorization

Date application submitted*

Please enter month, date, year

Scout's signature affirming application information is correct*

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Parent's/Guardian's signature approving application submission*

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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Applicant's Information

Scouting Accomplishments

School information

High school students

Post-secondary students

All applicants

Transcript

Essay

Letter of Recommendation

Authorization

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