Arthur M. & Berdena King
Eagle Scout Scholarship

Significance
"The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. The award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. This represents more than 1 million Boy Scouts who have earned the rank since 1911. Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness—remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank."

(Boy Scouts of America® National Council Page)
Eligibility
Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application.   (The application year is the calendar year, 01 Jan. to 31 Dec.)  
The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted.  College plans do not need to be completed in order to receive the cash scholarship.  Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National First Place winner - $8,000.00; Runner-up - $4,000.00; 2nd runner-up - $2,000.00.  You may apply more than one year if you meet the age requirements but no more than $8,000.00 total may be granted to any one Eagle Scout.
 
Entrants need to complete only one application -- the one for the chapter competition.  If it is a winner it is then used for the state competition, and if it is a winner again it is used for the national competition.
 
Application Requirements
The two page application form The Four Generation ancestor chart. The 500 word essay
Note:  Each of the two forms should be printed as two sided if possible

Prizes and recognitions may also be awarded at the SAR Chapter and State levels.
 
Note: Applications are accepted during a calendar year for Scholarships to be awarded in the Spring of the following year.  Your State Chairman can give you specific deadlines for receipt of applications at Chapter and/or State levels.  See our story on the 2004-2005 contest awardees.
 
The competition is conducted in three phases, local (Chapter), State (Society), and National.  The competition is usually entered through the Chapter level.  In some cases, the competition may be entered at the State level.  You may not enter at the National level.
 
Washington State Society Contacts Donald H. Wingerson Lee H. Thomasson