Eagle Project Resources For Scouts

• Requirements: Eagle Requirements
  
• Project Ideas: Eagle Project Idea Generator (NESA)
  
• Process Checklist: MCC Steps to Eagle Checklist
  
• Workbook: Eagle Workbook
  
• Time Log: Eagle Time Log Template
  
• Recommendation Letter Scout Instructions: Scout instructions
  
• Recommendation Letter Process: Post-2025 Process Overview
  
• Recommendations Template: MCC Recommendation Request Template
  
• Application: Eagle Scout Rank Application
  
• MCC Verification: MCC Online Eagle Scout Rank Application Verification Form
  
• Share with Council: Tell MCC about your Eagle Project (Online Form)

Resources for Beneficiaries

• For Meeting with Beneficiary: Eagle Project Information Sheet for Beneficiaries

FAQ Information:

• How do you count service hours?
  • A: All hours should be counted, including the hours of all individuals who participated in any aspect of the project.
    
• Who are the district contacts?
  • Three Fires District Advancement Chair
    • Jeff Haggerty: jeffhaggerty@yahoo.com; 586-322-8987
  • Three Fires Eagle Chair
    • Chuck Krochmal: krochmal6@outlook.com

After Eagle Board of Review

• How to request letters
• Michigan Letter of Recognition website
• USS letter contact list
• Eagle Scholarships
  • NESA
• How to list Eagle for College Admissions (NESA)
• NESA Post-Eagle Checklist

Expanded Eagle Process Outline

Step	Who is Responsible	Resources & Notes
Step 1: Eagle Candidate requests an eagle coach connection from Scoutmaster	Eagle Candidate is responsible to request. Scoutmaster is responsible for identifying trained eagle coach.	*It is not recommended that a parent serve as an eagle coach for their eagle candidate.
Step 2: Access eagle workbook	Eagle Candidate	Ensure workbook is latest version by accessing on Scouting America website here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/ *Strongly recommend completing the workbook electronically via fillable PDF
Step 3: Project Proposal Development	Eagle Candidate w/Eagle Coach
TIME LOG	Eagle Candidate	Recommend starting time log. Time should be captured for all individuals engaging with the planning and execution of the project. Sample Log: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bcN0Hfgx8R8ej5J5JQRvnms7sCZ201dj4A8tDh1IXkQ/copy?gid=0#gid=0
Step 4: Scout signs candidate promise SCOUT SIGNATURE REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate	Completion requires scout signature on workbook page: H
Step 5: Scout Completes the Fundraising Plan and Application	Eagle Candidate	Eagle Workbook: Fundraising Application: Page A
Step 6: Beneficiary Meeting – Approval of Project Proposal & Fundraising Application SIGNATURES REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate (typically with Eagle Coach) meets with beneficiary to discuss, refine, and approve the scope of the project.	Completion requires Beneficiary representative signature on workbook page: H Beneficiary should be provided with the beneficiary information sheet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/510-025.pdf Beneficiary signs fundraising application (if applicable): Eagle Workbook: Fundraising application page: A Unit Leader (or delegate) signs fundraising application
Step 7: Unit Leader & Unit Committee Approval SIGNATURES REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate reviews proposal with Unit leader and Committee chair. Both are required to approve the feasibility of the project. *If unit leader is related to the scout it is recommended to have the role delegated to an Asst. Unit Leader.	Completion requires Unit Leader and Committee Chair signature on workbook page: H
Step 8: Schedule Proposal review by District Eagle Advancement Team. Complete the review. Step 9: District Review of Fundraising Application SIGNATURES REQUIRED	Unit Advancement Chair (scheduling) Scout (District review)	Completion requires district signature on workbook page: H Completion required district (council representative) signature on fundraising application.
Step 10: With District Approval, Scout may start project.	Eagle Candidate refines project plan; completes planning workbook pages	Eagle Workbook: Complete Project Plan Pages: A-F
Step 11: Project Execution & Completion	Eagle Candidate may schedule work days.	Scouts, non-scouts, and adults may assist. If project involves tool usage, must follow guide to safe scouting requirements. Safe Service Project Planning Checklist
Step 12: Project Report Completion	Eagle Candidate completes the project report	Project Report pages A-C
Step 13: Project Completion – Candidate Promise SCOUT SIGNATURE REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate project completion promise – signature	Project Report page C
Step 14: Project Report Review – Beneficiary Signature SIGNATURE REQUIRED	Beneficiary representative reviews the project report and affirms completion.	Completion requires beneficiary signature on Project Report page C
Step 15: Project Report Review – Unit Leader Signature SIGNATURE REQUIRED	Unit leader reviews the project report and affirms completion.	Completion requires unit leader signature on Project Report page C. This is recommended to be delegated if unit leader is parent of eagle candidate.
Step 16: Ensure completion of all rank requirements, including merit badges, positions of responsibility, and eagle scoutmaster conference.	Eagle Candidate confirms with unit Advancement Chair completion of all requirements.	*Eagle scoutmaster conference is recommended to be delegated if related to the eagle candidate. REQUIRES SCOUTMASTER INITIALS
Step 17: Reference letter requests	Eagle Candidate requests 4 letters of reference. This may be done in person or via email. These can be teachers, coaches, clergy, community members, etc. Advancement Chair – provides returned reference letters to EBOR district representative	Reference letters requests should include a stamped envelope with a copy of the MCC eagle reference template: https://michiganscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-19_MCC_Eagle_Candidate_Recommendation_Request-Fillable.pdf *Envelopes should be addressed to the Troop Advancement Chair. The Troop Advancement chair then provides returned reference letters to the district representative at the Eagle Board of Review.
Step 18: Complete a Letter of Ambition	Eagle candidate	Eagle candidate drafts a Letter of Ambition that explains future goals. This should be provided to Advancement Chair for inclusion in scout rank application. This is also included in the Eagle Binder.
Step 19: Complete and Submit Eagle Scout Rank Application SIGNATURES REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate Completes application Eagle Applicant Signs Unit Leader (or designee) Signs Committee Chair Signs Unit Advancement Chair files with Council	https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/512-728_26-Eagle-Scout-Application_WEB.pdf * can also be downloaded with filled in fields in Scoutbook. *Eagle candidate should send some project photos to Advancement chair for inclusion with the rank application. Eagle rank application form on Michigan Crossroads Council website [Submitted by Unit Advancement Chair] https://michiganscouting.org/eaglescoutverification/
Step 20: With Council Approval – Schedule Eagle Board of Review	Unit Advancement Chair	Unit advancement chair coordinates with district representatives, troop committee representative, community member participant to serve on EBOR. Unit Advancement Chair confirms location. Recommended to be different than scout meeting location.
Step 21: Eagle Binder creation	Eagle scout creates an eagle binder for review by the EBOR	Eagle binder should include the completed workbook, photos of the project, project documentation, completed time log, letter of ambition, and may also include a “Thank you” page.
Step 22: Eagle Binder; Scoutbook Review	Eagle candidate reviews their eagle workbook, binder, and scoutbook with eagle coach to ensure completion	Attention should be paid to spelling and grammar. The binder should be logically organized. The scoutbook should be in good order and have all necessary initials for ranks and logs (service, camping, positions of responsibility, etc.)
Step 23: Complete Eagle Board of Review SIGNATURES REQUIRED	Eagle Candidate sits for the EBOR	Completion requires signatures from Eagle BOR Chair (Typically troop advancement chair) and district representative. Troop 395 has begun a tradition of awarding the current MCC Eagle Scout Council Shoulder Patch to scouts earning their eagle following a successfully completed EBOR.
Step 24: Submission for National Verification	Advancement Chair	Advancement chair submits council approved eagle rank application with district representative and EBOR chair signatures to council to seek national approval.
Step 25: Council returns submission with Council approval COUNCIL SIGNATURE REQUIRED	Council Representative	Council representative returns approved application and confirms submission to national
Step 26: National Approval NATIONAL SIGNATURE REQUIRED	National Council	Returns to unit leader confirmation of rank with rank certificate.
Step 27: Order Eagle Kit	Advancement Chair	With national approval, unit advancement chair may order an eagle rank kit from the MCC store in Eagle, Michigan (These are free from Eagle, but cost if procured from the Ann Arbor location).
Step 28: Begin Planning Eagle Court of Honor	Eagle Scout Family	Eagle Courts of honor are typically planned and scheduled by the family of the new Eagle Scout.
Step 29: Letters of Recognition and Congratulations	Family and/or unit	It is common for Family and/or unit to request letters of recognition and congratulations to commemorate the achievement. Many past and present local, state and national government leaders have request forms on their websites. These are typically displayed at the Eagle Court of Honor.
Step 30: Award Eagle patch	Unit Leader	Unit leader may award Eagle Scout their eagle rank patch at any time after national approval.
Step 31: Award Eagle Medal and certificate	Family	Eagle Medal Awarded to Eagle Scout at the Eagle Court of Honor, typically by the parents of the scout. The Scout may in turn award parent pins, a mentor pin (or pins), and grandparent pin(s).
Step 32: Scholarships	Eagle Scout & Family	Apply for scholarships available to those who have achieved the rank of eagle. Many also have an age requirement. Eagle scouts also get advanced rank standing when enlisting in the military. Eagle scouts are also very competitive for ROTC scholarships and military academy entrance.