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How to List Eagle Scout on College or Job Applications

By: Brandon Kelly | 
May 26, 2025
How do I list Eagle Scout on applications? Learn how to showcase your leadership, service, and achievements in a way that stands out to schools and employers.
Eagle Scout David Lanar

Eagle Spotlight: David Lanar

By: Bruce Andersen | 
April 24, 2025
Meet Dr. David Lanar—he helped develop the first effective malaria vaccine and continues to lead through a lifelong commitment to service.
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Have You Gifted a NESA Membership?

By: NESA | 
April 24, 2025
Celebrate an Eagle Scout’s milestone with the gift of NESA—perfect for graduations, Courts of Honor, or Father’s Day. Discount available for new Eagles.
Mark Henderson in front of a helicopter.

NESA Legacy Society Profile: Mark Henderson

By: Jeffrey Bozanic | 
April 24, 2025
Discover why Mark joined the NESA Legacy Society, how Scouting shaped his life, and how you can make a lasting impact too.

2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed Haitians

By: Michael Freeman | 
April 16, 2025
For his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.
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Loyalty is Not Just a Word but an Action

By: Bruce Andersen | 
March 26, 2025
Eagles from the same troop have been visiting Philmont together for [insert years].
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DESA Portal Opens April 1st

By: Brandon Kelly | 
March 26, 2025
Established in 1969 by the National Eagle Scout Association to recognize Eagle Scouts who achieve extraordinary national-level recognition.
Elizabeth Morgan receiving her NESA Legacy Society certificate

NESA Legacy Society Profile: Elizabeth Morgan

By: Jeffrey Bozanic | 
February 25, 2025
Discover why Elizabeth is a member of the NESA Legacy Society, how she believes it will make a difference, and how you can join too.

2024 NESA Distinguished Service Award Recipients

By: Trevor Bormann | 
February 25, 2025
Honoring the 2024 NESA Distinguished Service Award recipients for their leadership and lasting impact on NESA and the Eagle Scout community

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