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It’s Begining to Look Like Scholarship Season

By: Trevor Bormann | 
October 15, 2024
The NESA Scholarship portal opens on December 1st—discover how to apply, support, and share this opportunity.

Exclusive Scholarship Workshop with Eagle Scout Spencer Long

By: Kaleigh Watkins | 
October 15, 2024
Eagle Scout Spencer Long hosts a Zoom on November 7, 2024, offering tips and insights to help Scouts excel in scholarship essays, including a sneak peek at an essay question.
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BSAA – NESA Workshop Series Focuses on Key Areas for Eagle Scouts

By: Mark Frederick, Ph.D. | 
October 15, 2024
In collaboration with the BSA Alumni Committee, the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is offering a series of workshops to better support Eagle Scouts’ knowledge base.

New Eagle Scouts Get a Membership Discount

By: Bruce Andersen | 
October 15, 2024
All Eagles who join NESA within six months of their board of review date will receive a 15% discount on a 5-year or lifetime membership.

NESA Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

By: NESA Staff | 
July 11, 2024
Over $600,000 in scholarships was awarded to 69 incredible Eagle Scouts across the country.

80-year-old Distinguished Eagle Scout knew what to do when he encountered a bear

By: Aaron Derr | 
June 5, 2024
Joe Weingarten, NESA vice president, was presented with the Certificate of Merit by the Crossroads of America Council.
John Shell Eagle Project of the Year

2024 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He built 150 artificial reefs to clean water, attract sea life

By: Michael Freeman | 
May 28, 2024
For his exceptional efforts, John Shell of Troop 147 of Mobile, Ala., received the 2024 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

Michael Manyak, explorer, author and longtime supporter of Scouting, dies at 73

By: Aaron Derr | 
May 15, 2024
Michael Manyak, a world-renown expert in backcountry medicine, member of The Explorers Club, former National Eagle Scout Association vice president and Distinguished Eagle Scout, has died.
Joe Azzarello

Joe Azzarello Appointed Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Support

By: NESA Staff | 
April 29, 2024
Join us in congratulating Joe Azzarello as he embarks on his new journey as Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Support

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