Eagle Scout Service Project, Rank Application, and other resources should be downloaded from the National Council Advancement Page in order to ensure the most up to date form is being used.

To get started, download the Eagle Project Workbook.

To generate the Eagle Scout Application, a Scout, parent, or adult leader of the unit can generate the application for the candidate in Scoutbook by going to that user, clicking Reports and then Eagle Application.

To download a blank, fillable the Eagle Scout Application, click the link to the left or button to the right.  On the page, under Rank Advancement, you will find the Eagle Scout Application for youth who completed requirements ON OR AFTER July 1, 2022.  You will also find the Request for Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility (time extension) form and other related forms.

For Life Scouts / Eagle Candidates:

• Eagle Reference Letter Instructions 
• Eagle Scout Reference Letter Template (fillable/printable)
• Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project
• My Eagle Scout Project (your chance to brag and share your project with us)

For Eagle Board of Review Chairs:

• MCC Post Eagle Board of Review Rank Submission

Annual Eagle Recognition Events:

• Building Character Celebration – Grand Rapids
• Great Lakes Eagle Recognition Dinner – Novi

Eagle Scholarships

• NESA Eagle Scout Scholarship
• Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year
• VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship
• American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award

Time Extensions

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, local councils have the authority to grant limited extensions of time to complete Eagle, Quartermaster, or Summit requirements.  These extensions are available only to youth members who qualify under the three tests listed in the GTA 9.0.4.0 and associated form 11.2.0.0 published at www.scouting.org/advancement.

 Guide to Advancement
Process and Procedure for Youth Advancement.

Merit Badges

• Merit Badge Hub
• 2024 Requirements Updates
• Alternate Eagle Scout Merit Badge Application (58-730)
• MCC Merit Badge Counselor page
• Application for Merit Badge/Blue Card
• Merit Badge Counselor Information Form (Application) (34405)
• How to find Merit Badge Counselors

Local Advancement Contacts

• MCC Advancement Contacts

Special Needs Advancement

• Special Needs Advancement Resources
• Individual Scout Plan

Service Awards

• Congressional Award (non-BSA)| PDF | Registration
  Highest award given by the US Congress to civilian youth.  Recognizes achieving personal goals in volunteerism, character development and fitness.

INTRODUCTION:
BSA merit badges give Scouts opportunities to learn more about the world we live in and are earned through completing a series of guided activities and tasks. The new Citizenship in Society merit badge encourages Scouts to explore information on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership, and learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting.