Eagle Scout Scholarships

Congratulations on Your Achievement!

You have no doubt been told many times that the benefits of participation in Scouting last a lifetime. The same holds true for a college education.

Cascade Pacific Council Eagle Scout Scholarships

The Cascade Pacific Council offers annual scholarships to outstanding Eagle Scouts residing in the Cascade Pacific Council who have distinguished themselves in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Eligibility:

Eagle Scout residing in the Cascade Pacific Council service area.
Current high school senior with minimum 3.0 grade point average (Current cumulative GPA) or 2024 high school graduate who earned Eagle rank after January 2024 and did not previously apply for CPC scholarships.

Scholarship Application Criteria:

Application: Fully completed, typed application form. Download the REQUIRED fillable form at right.
Essay: One page, typed essay discussing how Scouting has influenced your life and developed your character.
Copy of “Eagle Scout Service Project REPORT Pages A-C” from Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook
Demonstrated leadership.

Scholarship Timeline:

Friday, December 13, 2024 — Application portal opens.
Friday, January 24, 2025 — Final application deadline.
Week of February 17-21, 2025 — Finalists notified of interview schedule.
Week of February 24, 2025 — Finalists interviewed to compete for top scholarship.

Other Scholarship Opportunities:

Royden M. Bodley Eagle Scout Scholarship

Another local scholarship available for Eagle Scouts in the council is the Royden M. Bodley Scholarship. To be eligible, you must be an Eagle Scout from Cascade Pacific Council, attend an institution of higher education in Oregon, and pursue an education in forestry, wildlife conservation, environmental science or similar fields that will continue your interest in the outdoors. This scholarship is available for up to four years, though an application must be completed annually.

Applications are available online at oregonstudentaid.gov beginning in October with an absolute deadline of March 1st for submission.

National Eagle Scout Scholarships

The National Eagle Scout Association offers several scholarships that may interest you, including the Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award! Visit the NESA website for deadlines and applications. Be aware that some of the NESA scholarships require the Eagle Scout to be a member of NESA to apply. Project of the Year Award DOES NOT require NESA membership.