The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award available to youth members of Scouting America.

A Baylor University, Merit Beyond the Badges Study, found that Eagle Scouts are more likely to:

• Have higher levels of planning and preparation skills, be goal-oriented, and network with others

• Be in a leadership position at their place of employment or local community

• Report having closer relationships with family and friends

• Volunteer for religious and nonreligious organizations

• Donate money to charitable groups

• Work with others to improve their neighborhoods