# 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.

- Rank 7 of 7 in Scouts BSA.
- 7 requirements, version 108, effective 2026-02-27.
- Requirements: [Eagle Scout Requirements](https://scouting.university/scouts-bsa/ranks/eagle/requirements/index.md)
- Study guide: [Eagle Scout Digital Requirements Guide](https://scouting.university/scouts-bsa/ranks/eagle/guide/index.md)
- Previous rank: [Life Scout](https://scouting.university/scouts-bsa/ranks/life/index.md)