Eagle Scout Rank Application Form

All Eagle Scout requirements must be completed before your 18th birthday barring an exception for special needs. This includes “merit badgeservice projectct active participation Scout spirit position of responsibility and unit leader conference.” Guide to Advancement 2015 section 9.0.1.1 As of11616 the 2015 version is the most current.However, the signatures need not be dated before the Scout’s 18th birthda Ibidid 9.0.1.3 2 also 9.0.1.4 Section 9.0.1.5 mentions that a copy should be made of the application service project workbook etc. and once the copies are in safekeeping the originals should be delivered promptly to the council service center. It says timeliness is especially critical if the candidate is approaching or has already turned 18.So clearly although the work must be completed before the 18th birthday the application needn’t be turned in by then. The Guide to Advancement recommends that the work be hand delivered if possible but suggests registered or certified mail if that is not possible.“There is no requirement that the application must be completed or submitted before the 18th birthday. Councils do not have the authority to reject applications submitted on or after that date.” Guide to Advancement section9.0.1.5The Board of Review will be scheduled after all records have been submitted national and verified then returned to the local council. No special permission is required for a Board of Review within 3 months after the 18thbirthday hence a good reason to submit your packet in a timely fashion. Between 3 and 6 months after the 18th birthday a letter of explanation for the delay is required as is special permission from the local council. At 6months past the 18th birthday or beyond it becomes a real pain. Letters must be sent to National and permission granted to have a late Board of Review. Don’t be in this situation.Best bet as everyone will tell you are to get it all done as early aspossible.