Department Eagle Scout of the Year nominees due April 1

Departments must select and certify their respective top nominee for the 2024 American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year to National Headquarters by April 1. 

For American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year eligibility, the nominee must be:

• either a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron; or

• a registered active member of any chartered Boy Scouts of America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, and in the case of a recently deceased member, their membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used.

The nominees must also have:

• received the Eagle Scout Award.

• received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem.

• demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community.

• reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.

• applied through the American Legion department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered.

• current BSA membership. 

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year winner will be announced in May. The recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.