2020 Eagle Scholarship APPLICATION FORM FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY

Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship In memory of Neil and Virginia Anderson

About the Scholarship: The Great Southwest Council is pleased to present a college scholarship for 2020-2021, which will be a highlight of the annual Eagle Scout Recognition and Distinguished Citizen Banquet. This generous scholarship is awarded by the Great Southwest Council Eagle Scout Association, which is an alumni association of Eagle Scouts. Its purpose is to provide fellowship and service opportunities to Eagle Scouts and to honor each new class of Eagle Scouts by hosting the Eagle Scout Banquet each February.

Applicant Eligibility: • The Eagle Scout must reside in the Great Southwest Council service area. • Attained the Eagle Scout Rank by 2019 and be senior in high school. • Minimum 3.0 grade point average. • Must attend the Banquet, February 28, 2020 • Recipient of the award must attend a four-year institution or military service academy. • Submit applications on line by Friday, February 7, 2020

Procedure: The Eagle Scout applying for a scholarship must complete the electronic application personally.

. Three brief letters of reference, at least . One- page essay discussing how one from a Scouting leader. Letters should has influenced your life and your include contact information. character. . Fill out the application form completely . Eagle Scout Project- One- page and submit via email. Also attach the description of your Eagle project. recommendation letters and email the . No paper submissions will be accepted. packet to [email protected] and copy a parent or guardian. 1 Applicant’s Information:

Name: ______Troop/Unit #______

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Home Phone: (______) ______Date of High School graduation: ______

Date of Birth: ______Eagle Scout board of review date: ______

Name of parent/guardian: ______

Address (if different): ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Scouting Record (check all that apply) POSITIONS HELD (check all that apply) ____BSA lifeguard ____Patrol leader ____50-Miler Award ____Assistant senior patrol leader ____Heroism Award ____Senior patrol leader ____Historic trails Award ____Honor medal ____Junior assistant Scoutmaster ____Local camp staff ____Honor medal with crossed palms ____National camp staff ____Hornaday Award ____OA member ____Medal of Merit ____OA lodge chief ____OA Vigil Honor ____OA Founder’s Award ____OA section chief ____OA national officer ____OA Distinguished Service Award ____OA chapter chief ____Religious emblem ____Venturing crew/ship officer ____Merit badges (Please give total ____High Adventure Base Staff number earned) ____Bronze palm ____National ____World Jamboree ____Gold palm ____Silver palm

School Activities

Name of high school/preparatory school______

Address______City______State_____Zip______

List school activities including sports and clubs you belong to and leadership positions (e.g. Honor Society, Debate Club etc.) ______

ACADEMIC SAT score-math*______SAT score critical/reading*______

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Service to Scouting and the Community In the space provided, share how Scouting has influenced your life and character

3 Eagle Scout Project Please provide a description of your Eagle Project

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Most Memorable Scouting Experience, and Why In the space provided, share your most memorable Scouting experience and why. Please be specific.

5 Authorization: I hereby authorize the Scholarship selection committee to request and obtain any further information it deems necessary.

On My Honor as a Scout, all information on this form is true and correct. I hereby authorize the Great Southwest Council Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Committee to obtain any further information deemed necessary.

______Signature of Applicant Date

I have read this application and it has my approval.

______Signature of Father/Guardian Date

______Signature of Mother/Guardian Date

Questions: Contact the Development Department/Great Southwest Council at 505-503-2385. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY [email protected]

Please copy a parent or guardian on ALL submissions

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