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Outstanding Eagle Scout Monty Gibson
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NFL strength coach receives NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at Americanism Breakfast

June 1, 2023 0

Monty Gibson, strength and conditioning coach for the Cleveland Browns, brought the Americanism Breakfast crowd of Scouters to their feet this morning. But not before he brought his Scouting journey to a new summit as

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Expert shares how to increase the chances of earning a scholarship by writing a good essay

October 5, 2022 0

When reviewing applications for the more than 60 college scholarships offered by the National Eagle Scout Association, a clear trend emerged: What consistently tripped up otherwise excellent applications more than anything else was the essay.

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Share your Eagle accomplishments with NESA’s Faces & Places

August 11, 2022 3

NESA recently launched a new online feature called Faces & Places. The page is designed to showcase the contributions NESA members make across the country and the accomplishments they reach on every level. 

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NESA bestows more than $500K in scholarships to Eagle Scouts

July 21, 2022 1

More than 5,000 young men and women applied for this year’s scholarships. The funds, totaling $536,000, were recently awarded to 65 Eagle Scouts.

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Happy 50th birthday to NESA! Here are 5 things you need to know about the National Eagle Scout Association

May 19, 2022 0

On May 19, 1972, the National Eagle Scout Association was officially born. Since then, NESA has continued to serve Eagle Scouts and, through them, the entire Scouting movement.

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5 lessons from Scouting that helped this Eagle Scout conquer the Appalachian Trail

October 29, 2021 8

While a typical thru-hiker takes five to seven months to walk the trail’s entire length, Ben conquered the 2,200-mile journey in just 97 days.

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Bookmark this page for when it’s time to apply for NESA scholarships

July 14, 2021 0

Every year, the National Eagle Scout Association bestows scholarships upon Eagle Scouts pursuing higher education.

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All about Alpha Phi Omega, a great way for college-age BSA alumni to stay connected

May 7, 2021 15

Alpha Phi Omega transports the Scouting commitment to service into college, where service projects are a great way to give back and make friends.

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Eagle Scout writes heartwarming song for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 3, 2021 1

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eagle Scout Donald Gee wrote and recorded the song “Thank You Teachers.”

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5 Quick Questions with: Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and Washington Post columnist

March 17, 2021 1

Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and columnist for the Washington Post, shares his thoughts about why we still need Scouting today.

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