Project Beneficiary

You may have been referred to this site by a Life Scout who is considering performing an Eagle Scout service project for your organization. If so, this young man is working to achieve, Eagle Scout, the highest rank offered by the Boy Scouts of America. One key element of this effort will involve completing an approved Eagle Scout Service Project. To achieve this goal this young man must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to a religious institution, a school, or his community. His Scout leaders, parents, friends and members of your organization may provide guidance and support, but he must fulfill the role of project boss. This section will help you understand how the proposed project will be of true value to your organization while meeting the requirements of an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. You will also learn that as sponsor of the project you have a few responsibilities to assure that the project is executed properly.

The Scout must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927, http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927_fillable.pdf to document his ‘Project Proposal’ and develop a ‘Final Plan’ which provides sufficient details to successfully execute the project. The Eagle workbook is an important document describing all aspects of the project. You should obtain a copy after the Scout completes the Final Plan section so that you can see the Scout's plan in detail.

Thank you in advance for working with this Eagle Scout Candidate. Your efforts will be rewarded not only with the successful completion of the project you are considering, but also with the knowledge that you have made an important contribution to the growth of this young man. If you have any questions or issues please feel free to email or phone the Scoutmaster, Project Coach or District Representative. Their contact information is listed on page 6 of the Eagle workbook. Please view the Beneficiary FAQ and Financial Responsibilities pages.

The National Advancement Committee has prepared an information sheet for project beneficiaries, called “Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project,” to help project beneficiaries understand the Eagle Scout service project requirement along with the responsibilities and the rights that come with the benefit.

The Capitol District Advancement Committee