This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges.
The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by over 2.5 million youth.
Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
