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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 matthew.menely@scouting.org.
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 the Capitol Area Council, BSA.
Have earned the rank of Eagle Scout (Board of Review has been completed) from a Scout BSA Troop chartered in the Capitol Area Council, BSA.
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 in February.

Apply for the Byron Lockhart Eagle Scout Scholarship

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?*
- No
- 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
Consent*
If offered a scholarship, I agree to the following conditions:
1. I will register and maintain status as a full-time student in good standing during the 2024-2025 academic year at the institution I select.
2. All funds will be paid directly to my chosen institution for the purposes of tuition, housing, meals, and books for only so long as I remain a full-time student during the life of the scholarship, which is the 2024-2025 academic year.
3. The scholarship is limited to use at a post-secondary school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a qualified recipient for federal student loans.
4. The scholarship is not available to students attending any of the United States of America military academies (which already pay 100% of educational expenses).
5. Payment will be made by the Capitol Area Council, BSA, upon receipt of an itemized bill from your institution. Reimbursement must be requested for valid educational expenses within two years from the date of the awarding of the scholarship. Funds will be paid directly to the educational institution on the recipient's behalf.
Consent*
I authorize the Capitol Area Council, BSA, Eagle Scout scholarship selection committee to request and obtain any further information it deems necessary.
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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Phone
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Byron Lockhart Eagle Scout Scholarship

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Transcript

Essay

Letter of Recommendation

Authorization

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