Updated, Oct. 2: The opening of the 2014 scholarship window has been delayed to Monday, Oct. 7. Being an Eagle Scout pays off, in some cases literally. The National Eagle Scout Association offers scholarships for
Update, Aug. 5: Bidding on the main auction finished at $910! The winning bidder was anonymous per eBay policy, but if he or she wants to contact me to be recognized, please fell free. Mike
Eagle Scout Mike Rowe once got the worst advice he’s ever heard. A teacher, Mr. Dunbar, told him to “work smart, not hard.” Ever heard that advice from a boss or teacher? At Saturday afternoon’s
Eagle Scout projects make a visible difference in the community, but they aren’t cheap to complete. So that’s why Lowe’s, the home-improvement giant with more than 1,700 stores, has teamed up with the BSA and
As the Boy Scouts of America’s 12th Chief Scout Executive, Wayne Brock continues a solemn tradition that dates back to November 1911 when James E. West became the first Chief. But let’s remember July 2013 as
With apologies to the ubiquitous convenience store chain, more Eagle Scout projects went up last year alone than the total number of 7-Elevens currently open worldwide. Yes, the number of 2012 Eagle Scout projects bested the
Last night’s finale of Season 4 of The Voice got me thinking about Pip, the Eagle Scout who got much more than 15 minutes of fame as a contestant on Season 2 of the hit NBC show.
With the finish line tantalizingly close, you’ll never guess what slowed down John L. on his trail to Eagle. John, a Life Scout from Texas, had finished his position of responsibility requirements and completed his Eagle
The journey to Eagle benefits more than just the young man who earns the award. He leaves his community a better place, most visibly through his Eagle Scout Service Project. I’ve blogged about how to
The “feel-good story of the year” isn’t playing at your local theater. It’s found in videos like the ones below, showcasing the winners of 2013’s three biggest National Eagle Scout Association scholarships. First meet Elijah LeCroix,