Belcher Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarship

The Donald D. and M. Marie Belcher Charitable Foundation has established a special scholarship fund for Eagle Scouts who have plans to attend a four year college or university of their choice following high school graduation.

The funding will be a 2-year $7,000 college scholarship awarded each year in the amount of $3,500 the first year, renewable for a second year, with at least 24 college credits completed and a college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America and be currently registered in Scouting.
• Be a graduating high school senior entering college in the year for which the scholarship is applied.
• Have achieved a high school un-weighted cumulative GPA at or above 3.0.
• Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting.
• Have need of financial assistance and provide a statement clearly stating why he believes he needs financial aid, signed by the applicant and countersigned by a parent.
• Plan to attend a recognized four-year college or university.
• Show evidence of the desire, commitment and capacity to complete an undergraduate college degree.
• Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.
• Applicants who are willing to serve as summer camp counselors/staff will receive special consideration in the selection process.

The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, room, board and books for as long as a recipient remains a full-time student during the life of the scholarship. The funds will be paid directly to the college/university that the recipient attends.

All information must be turned in to the San Gabriel Valley Council Smiser Scout Center no later than April 1st. Recipients will be notified of their selection by May 2nd. Recipients and their family will be invited to attend the Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet to be recognized! Applications should be addressed to:

Belcher Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarship
San Gabriel Valley Council
Attn: SGVC Eagle Scout Assoc.
3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Applications received after the due date will not be considered.

Incomplete applications or information received on forms other than this scholarship form will be returned to the applicant for correction and/or completion.

→ Click here to download the Scholarship Application PDF