Opportunities
A number of opportunities such as training courses, summer jobs, scholarships, and special programs are available to Scouts in your troop.
- Scholarships
- View a listing of some of the scholarships that are available to Scouts.
- Order of the Arrow
- More than 180,000 members strong, the Order of the Arrow recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
- National Eagle Scout Association [NESA]
- The NESA Web site provides information about becoming a member, assistance for Life Scouts pursuing the Eagle rank, information about scholarships for Eagle Scouts, and an array of resources for members.
- European Camp Staff Program
- Through the European Camp Staff program, young leaders from the Boy Scouts of America have the opportunity to learn more about Scouting in Europe by working at a European Scout center.
- Overseas Scouting Facilities
- International accommodations for Scouts are available in Switzerland and in England.
- Philmont Scout Ranch
- The Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness.
- Acquire Life Skills at Scout Camp
- Explore the opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs at 420 Scout camps, 60 council high-adventure programs, and three national high-adventure bases.
- Working at Philmont
- A wide variety of paid positions are available a Philmont, where over 850 staff members operate and support Philmont's program and Training Center.
- Staff Needed for High-Adventure Bases
- The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base, Northern Tier National High Adventure Program, and Philmont Scout Ranch annually seek applications from qualified men and women.
- NJCOS Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs
- The National Jewish Committee on Scouting awards national scholarships to the Eagle Scouts that may be used to attend a college, university, or school selected by the student.
- Order of the Arrow Fact Sheet
- The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers. Find out more about OA and how to become involved.
- U.S. Army Youth Certificate of Recognition
- Scouts who achieve the rank of Eagle are entitled to receive the U.S. Army Youth Certificate of Recognition at their Court of Honor ceremony.