The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers scholarships each year. We select applicants who strongly demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian Faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, as well as in a short, written statement. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university.
Scholarship Details
- Offered annually by the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
- Selection based on applicants' love of God and Orthodox Christian Faith
- Evaluates involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community
- Requires a short written statement from applicants
- Contingent upon acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a high school senior
- Communicant of an Orthodox Christian jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
- Registered active member of an EOCS-recognized scouting program
- Earned the highest award of their respective scouting program
- Recipient of the EOCS Alpha Omega Award
Application Process
- Verify eligibility based on the criteria provided
- Obtain the application form from the EOCS website (www.eocs.org)
- Complete the application, including the required short written statement
- Gather supporting documents (proof of scouting achievements, Alpha Omega Award certificate)
- Submit the completed application and all required materials by the specified deadline
This scholarship presents an exceptional opportunity for Orthodox Christian youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to their faith and scouting.