Rank 7 of 7
Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout is Scouts BSA’s highest rank, earned through a required set of merit badges, sustained leadership in a position of responsibility, and a self-planned and led service project that benefits a community organization — a capstone most Scouts pursue over several years.
What you'll do
- Be active 6 months Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Life Scout.
- Demonstrate Scout spirit As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to …
- Earn 21 merit badges Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank), including these 13 merit badges: (a) First …
- Serve in position of responsibility While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of …
At a glance
- Requirements
- 7
- Program
- Scouts BSA
- Updated
- February 27, 2026