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Posted on July 13th, 2009
Feature Article
Southwest Michigan Youth Receives National Eagle Scout Scholarship
Kalamazoo, MI – Michael P. has been selected as one of fifty-six Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association.
Over 4,500 applications were submitted for different Eagle Scout scholarship programs. Michael’s selection represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishments.
The National Eagle Scout Association, under the direction of the National Development Department, national office, Boy Scouts of America, awards the scholarships based on recommendations made by regional selection committees. The national committee determines the number and size of scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts.
Besides being an Eagle Scout, applicants must be a graduating high school senior or and undergraduate college student who applies no later than completion of his junior year. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting, and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.
One of the nation’s largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America currently has 2.8 million youth members and over a million adult volunteers.
Applicants for the 2010 Eagle Scout scholarship program will be available at www.nesa.org beginning in October 2009, with submission deadline of January 31, 2010.
Posted August 11, 2009
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