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| Owner | Boy Scouts of America | ||
| Country | United States | ||
| Created | 1911 | ||
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Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.[2] The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by over 2.5 million youth.[3]
Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.
Those who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout also become eligible, although are not required, to join the National Eagle Scout Association.[4]
- ^ Wendell, Bryan (February 21, 2018). "Eagle Scout Class of 2018: A Comprehensive Look at the Numbers Behind the Number". Bryan on Scouting. Scouting.
- ^ Malone, Michael S. (2012). Four percent : the story of uncommon youth in a century of American life. WindRush Publishers. ISBN 978-0-9859097-1-0.
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2millwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Join/Renew". The National Eagle Scout Association. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2020.