NESA Eagle Scout scholarships

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Current indexed official 2026-2027 grid lists awards from $4,000 to $50,000 total, including one-year and four-year awards. Direct source access is blocked and requires confirmation. Funds paid to school for tuition, room, board and books; full-time enrollment and NESA membership required.

Timeline

1. Jan 24, 2027Current indexed official timetable: Eagle Board of Review
2. Dec 1, 2026Application portal -February 1, 2027
3. Feb 1, 2027Application by at CST. Direct source review pending.

How to apply

Create an account in NESA scholarship portal; email verification, profile/contact fields, then Funding Opportunities and NESA application, with draft saving. Full current 2027 application questions/materials are not yet public before December 1, 2026 opening. Winners supply course schedule, Cooke four-year winners also unofficial transcript, and 2-3-minute thank-you video.

What you'll need

• Membership in the sponsoring organization

Who can apply

Eagle Scout and NESA member; high-school senior through undergraduate junior, or before halfway point of associate/skilled-trade programme. Accepted/enrolled full-time at accredited degree/trade school (at least 12 credits); Cooke four-year award requires full-time bachelor programme. Military academies and graduate degrees excluded; NESA scholarship received only once.

Good to know

Official indexed 2026-2027 table adds a $4,000 Ross Hutchinson award and moves closing date from January31 to February1. Direct page and account instructions return403; material changes require direct confirmation. Selection considers involvement, service, character and distinguished financial need where present.

Details

Need considered