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 13 merit badges: 

A - First Aid       H - Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving

B - Citizenship in the Community                                                          I - Environmental Science OR Sustainability

C - Citizenship in the Nation                                                                  J - Personal Management

D - Citizenship in the World                                                                   K - Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling

E - Communication                                                                                 L - Camping

F - Cooking                                                                                               M - Family Life

G - Personal Fitness

Scouts must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories H, I, and K. 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.

Merit Badges | Boy Scouts of America

www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/