The Form: Complete the Eagle Scout Rank Application electronically.  Your Unit Advancement Chair can provide you a partially filled in version from Scoutbook, or you can download a blank form.

Requirement 6: Write a one-page essay on your life goals, ambitions, and how you will give back to Scouting.

References: List six references (five if not employed). If you have no organized religion, a parent or guardian acts as that reference.

Scoutmaster Conference: This must be held before your 18th birthday!

Longhorn Council Meeting: Schedule an appointment with the Longhorn Council Registrar at the Council Advancement Office (662advancements@bsamail.org) to review your paperwork.  You will need to provide the following:

1. Eagle Scout Rank Application - Signed by Scoutmaster & Committee Chair

2. Detailed Individual History Report (IHR) - Signed by Unit Advancement Chair

3. Requirement 6 Essay - One page, reviewed by an English teacher

4. Project Workbook - Final Report section completed with signatures

Once the Council has approved your application you may move onto scheduling your Board of Review.

Scheduling the BOR: Email advancements@trinitytrails.net with a scan of both pages of your signed Rank Application to request a date.

The Big Day: BORs are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month. Bring your workbook (Pages B and C), your Requirement 6 essay, and your signed Individual History Report (IHR).