Congratulations on achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. You have just begun your life journey and with the skills and character you’ve developed in Scouting, you have a solid foundation to build upon. As a future leader, Eagle Scouts like you, are critical to preserving the fabric of our great nation.
The Great Rivers Council is proud to offer scholarships that can help you continue your educational adventure.
Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College has partnered with the Great Rivers Council, to establish one of the country’s largest Eagle Scout Scholarships – $52,500 over four years.
Dr. Joe Parisi, president of Missouri Valley College, and John K. Fabsits, scout executive and CEO, made the joint announcement.
“Eagle Scouts are high-achieving, high-character individuals,” Parisi said. “Their leadership and level of service and commitment is an example for all.”
Parisi said it was only natural to create the scholarship, given H. Roe Bartle’s legacy as president at Missouri Valley College and founder of the American Humanics Program, along with being the legendary scout executive of the Kansas City Area Council for over 25 years.
“We are committed to the level of excellence H. Roe Bartle stood for,” Parisi said. “And we want to take it to the next level.”
Fabsits said the partnership between the Scouts and Missouri Valley College paves the way for the next generation of students and equips graduates with great tools as they enter the workforce.
“It provides a unique opportunity for young leaders to pursue their dreams, make a difference, and create a better tomorrow,” Fabsits said.
Missouri Valley College has earmarked up to $250,000 per year for Eagle Scouts, Parisi said. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must have completed their Eagle Scout Award and be admissible to Missouri Valley College. Recipients of the scholarship must qualify annually with satisfactory academic progress.
To learn more about the Eagle Scout Scholarship at Missouri Valley College, please email Jessica Green at greenj@moval.edu or visit here.
William Woods University
William Woods University has partnered with the Great Rivers Council, to establish a scholarship for all Eagle Scouts across the country and tuition discounts and benefits for Scout leaders, volunteers, employees, and immediate families.
The partnership highlights:
- Eagle Scouts interested in attending the traditional on-campus degrees will receive a scholarship equal to a 60% tuition discount. (This offers a potential $70,000 scholarship over four years.)
- Eagle Scouts, Scouting employees, volunteers, Scout leaders, Scouts, and their immediate families will receive a tuition discount equaling 20% of the standard tuition for all online programs through the University’s online presence, Woods Global.
“We are pleased to enter into this partnership with them, where virtually everyone associated with creating a positive Scouts experience, from members and their immediate families to troop leaders and volunteers, has the opportunity to benefit from a William Woods education,” said Dr. Jeremy Moreland, President of William Woods University.
“The partnership with William Woods University underscores the paramount importance of the Scouting mission in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Through this collaboration, WWU is investing in empowering Eagle Scouts, families, and our volunteers by furthering their education, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond,” said John Fabsits, Scout Executive/CEO
If you are a member of the Scouting and would like to learn more about how to take advantage of this partnership, fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/WWUinfo
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service, and who demonstrate they understand the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character.
Institution Specific Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships for Scouts attending specific institutions of higher learning.
Find a nice list here and always check with your college or university to see whether they recognize Eagle Scouts in this way.
