Pathways to Eagle - Display Merit Badge Requirement Information

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Scholarship merit badge are: 2, 3, 5

Bring a report card for item #1

1.	Do ONE of the following:

a.	Show that you have had an average grade of B or higher (80 percent or higher) for one term or semester.

b.	Show that for one term or semester you have improved your school grades over the previous period.

2.	Do TWO of the following:

a.	Make a list of educational places located where you live (other than schools). Visit one, and report on how you used the place for self-education.

With your counselor's and your parent's approval, interview two professionals (other than teachers or other professionals at your school), with established careers. Find out where they were educated, what training they received, and how their education and training have helped prepare them for the career they have chosen. Find out how they continue to educate themselves. Discuss what you find out with your counselor.

c.	Using a daily planner, show your counselor how you keep track of assignments and activities, and discuss how you manage your time.

d.	Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of research available to you for school assignments, such as the library, books and periodicals, and the Internet.

Get a note from the principal* of your school (or another school official named by the princpal) that states that during the past year your behavior, leadership, and service have been satisfactory. *If you are home-schooled or your school environment does not include a principal, you may obtain a note from a counterpart such as your parent. * Or from another school person named by the principal.

4.	Do ONE of the following:

a.	Show that you have taken part in an extracurricular school activity, and discuss with your counselor the benefits of participation and what you have learned about the importance of teamwork.

b.	Discuss your participation in a school project during the past semester where you were part of a team. Tell about the positive contributions you made to the team and the project.

5.	Do ONE of the following:

a.	Write a report of 250 to 300 words about how the education you receive in school will be of value to you in the future and how you will continue to educate yourself in the future.

b.	Write a report of 250 to 300 words about two careers that interests you and how specific classes and good scholarship in general will help you achieve your career goals.

The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2010"

Download the workbook for the Scholarship Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work indicated on the web site MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session and you MUST bring proof of completion. You must also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge for ALL of the requirements. Scouts not completing the merit badge will receive credit for the work they have done and will have to make arrangements with a counselor to complete any remaining requirements at a later date.

Note: The preparation work listed is subject to change at any time. It is based on what the counselor believes needs to be completed before the session starts.

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