The San Diego-Imperial Council is blessed with a wonderful scholarship program. The Belcher Eagle Scout Scholarship Program was created by Donald and Marie Belcher for Eagle Scouts who plan to attend a four-year college or university following high school graduation
The funding for the three two-year scholarships will be $3,500 for the first year, renewable for a second year, with at least the equivalent of one year of college credits completed and a college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above, for a total amount of $7,000 to the recipient's college or university. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Have attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the San Diego-Imperial Council of Boy Scouts of America and be
currently registered in Scouting.
2. Be a graduating high school senior entering college or university in the year the scholarship is applied for.
3. Have achieved a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.
4. Have a S.A.T. score of 1500 or more or an A.C.T. score of 21 or more.
5. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of
Scouting.
6. Have need of financial assistance and provide a statement clearly stating why he believes he needs financial
aid, signed by the applicant and countersigned by a parent/guardian.
7. Plan to attend any recognized four-year college or university.
8. Show evidence of the desire, commitment and capacity to complete an undergraduate college degree.
9. Provide one signed recommendation letter from an Adult Volunteer or Professional Scouter, whom you know
personally.
Applicants who are willing to serve as summer camp counselors will receive special consideration in the selection process. The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, room, board and books for as long as a recipient remains a full-time student during the life of the scholarship. The funds will be paid directly to the college or university that the recipient attends.
Belcher Eagle Scout Scholarship Due Apr 30
Eagle Reserve Corps Serves our Council
The Eagle Reserve Corps is a special division of the Eagle Scout Alumni Association composed of young adult Eagle Scouts, typically 18-30 years of age. We are here to help promote quality program through troop leadership support, Trail to Eagle support and Council service activities.
We are in Membership Growth mode, and we need you to spread the word. Scoutmasters, district leaders, fellow Eagles, please contact other young adult Eagles and let them know this is a great way to stay involved in Scouting.
To join or for more information, please contact
Danny Palma, ERC President Randy Klotz, ERC Advisor
boyscoutdan2010@yahoo.com RBKlotz.bsamail@cox.net
ESAA Annual Breakfast Meeting Jan 5
Come join us for breakfast! The Eagle Scout Alumni Association will hold its annual breakfast meeting on Thursday, January 5 at 7:30 AM at Atherton Hall, Boy Scout Service Center, 1207 Upas Street in San Diego. We will have a wonderful catered breakfast and installation of 2012 ESAA officers. We'll have a chance to share stories and thoughts from 2011 and outlook for an amazing year in 2012.
Breakfast is $5.00, and 2012 ESAA annual membership is still only $20. If you are a life member you're already set for the coming year, and if you aren't yet please consider joining our growing roster of ESAA Life Members, still only $300. All funds go to benefit our local Scouting program through ESAA member activities.
Membership applications for 2012 General Membership can be found here.
Applications for the 2011 Charles E. "Chuck" Smith Scoutmaster of the Year award closed on December 31. Please join us at the Annual Council Dinner in February to help us congratulate this year's award winning Scoutmaster. No peeking, it's a secret until then! In the meantime, start watching for stellar Scoutmasters who you would like to nominate for 2012. Nominations will open again in October.
Scoutmaster of the Year Nominations Closed
Mission Statement
The purpose of the San Diego - Imperial Council Eagle Scout Alumni Association (ESAA) is to support and enlarge the success of the Boy Scout movement and build fellowship among adult Eagles in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The ESAA achieves this purpose, by recruiting as many adult Eagle Scouts as possible to become Scouting volunteers, by supporting activities within the Council that promote the Scouts' advancement along the Trail to Eagle and by giving recognition to the young men who earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
