Application

Apply for the Paul Tarell Eagle Scout Scholarship

Applications for the 2026 cycle closed on September 25, 2026.

The application requires your personal details, Eagle Scout earned date, troop number, council, essay, and enrollment verification. Fields marked * are required.

Upload your essay as a PDF and your enrollment verification as a PDF, JPEG, or PNG. Each file must be no larger than 5 MiB. An Eagle Scout certificate or membership card is optional; accepted formats are PDF, JPEG, or PNG, up to 5 MiB.

The $1,500 award is paid directly to the recipient’s school financial aid office, not to the student, for tuition, fees, or other verified educational expenses.

After a successful submission, an on-screen confirmation displays your reference number. Save that number for your records. If no confirmation appears, contact us for help.

Your essay prompt. How do you think the dedication, focus, and perseverance you demonstrated in earning your Eagle Scout has shaped who you are today? Write 600–700 words and upload it as a PDF below.

Upload a document confirming your enrollment or acceptance at an accredited U.S. institution. PDF, JPEG or PNG; maximum 5 MiB per file.

Eagle Scout details

If available, upload a copy of your Eagle Scout certificate or card. PDF, JPEG or PNG; maximum 5 MiB per file.

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Your application and documents will be stored securely for scholarship review. After a successful submission, your receipt number appears on this page. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the published closing date.