Eagle Scout Process

  1. Choose an Eagle Scout project in consultation with your unit leader and the benefiting organization. Sometimes an adult in your unit has been designated to provide support for Eagle Scout projects.

  2. Complete the Eagle Scout Project Proposal for the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook.

  3. The Scout shall sign the proposal first, then obtain the required signatures on the project proposal – the benefiting organization, the unit leader, and the unit committee.

  4. Contact your District Advancement Chair to submit the approved copy of your project proposal. The advancement chair will review, and if something is missing or incomplete they will suggest corrections. If corrections are needed, you can make the changes and then resubmit.

  5. It is highly recommended that you complete the Eagle Scout Project Plan. This will help guide you through the project phase.

  6. If applicable, submit your Eagle Scout Project Fundraising Application to the Council Service Center for approval. You can find a copy in the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. A fundraising application must be submitted for any and all fundraising projects, including crowdfunding, car washes, requesting donations or discounts from stores, etc. Projects must be approved prior to beginning any fundraising. You can submit your fundraising application electronically to eagleprojects@scouting.org. It can also be mailed or delivered to the Council Service Center.

  7. The beneficiary of your project should be aware of your work plans and schedule as you work on your project.

  8. Write-up your final report in the Eagle Scout Service Project Report section of the workbook. Use your notes from your log book to help you write the report. It is recommended that someone proof read your report prior to submitting.

  9. Once you’ve completed Step 8, you can request the persons listed as references in Requirement 2 on the Eagle Scout Application to complete a letter of reference, or fill in the Character Reference & Profile Form. In addition, you should provide the information to whom and where to send in the completed references in accordance with your unit procedures.

  10. Complete and sign the Eagle Scout Application, assemble all of your documents, and obtain the required signatures from your unit.

  11. Submit the Eagle Scout Application, including the contact information page from the workbook, to the Washington Crossing Council Service Center for verification. You can scan and email the application to eagleprojects@scouting.org, or drop off or mail the paperwork.

  12. Once your paperwork has been verified, the Council will electronically send the Eagle Scout Application to the District Advancement Chair for your district, and a copy will be sent to your unit Advancement Coordinator. Your Eagle Board of Review will be scheduled.

  13. After your Board of Review, the District Advancement representative will return the Eagle Scout Application and the contact information page to the Washington Crossing Council Service Center to be signed by the Scout Executive and processed.

  14. Once the Council Service Center receives the Eagle Scout credentials for the Scout from the National Office, we will contact your unit to pick up the materials.