The Eagle Scout is the highest and most coveted rank in Scouting. It is the last major step in the advancement program. At this point, a Scout has achieved building of character, training of leadership, and the practice of service.

Scouts need to accumulate at least 21 merit badges before earning the Eagle Scout rank. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from the list of Eagle-required merit badges and the rest can be any badges not used for these 14.

Eagle scouts are extremely rare — in fact, 19 out of 20 young people who join Scouting won’t reach the rank of Eagle. Thus, for most teenagers, becoming an Eagle Scout will be one of the greatest accomplishments at that point in their lives.

If a Scout elects to work towards Eagle rank, we will support Scouts in their journey to Eagle by offering every opportunity to achieve their goal. It is up to the Scout to take those opportunities.