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What Merit Badges are required for the Eagle Scout rank?
What Merit Badges are required for the Eagle Scout rank?
A total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank) must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 14 merit badges: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in Society, (e) Citizenship in the World, (f) Communication, (g) Cooking, (h) Personal Fitness, (i) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (j) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (k) Personal Management, (l) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (m) Camping, and (n) Family Life.
Scouts must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories I, j, and l. Any additional merit badge(s) earned in those categories may be counted as one of the seven optional merit badges used to make a total of 21.
Refer to the latest Scouts BSA Requirements book for merit badge requirements updates.
The Boy Scouts of America launched the Citizenship in Society merit badge, its newest merit badge. The new badge encourages Scouts to explore essential topics around diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership and learn why these qualities are necessary for society and Scouting. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required for any youth seeking to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. Read More
Merit Badges | Boy Scouts of America
www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/
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