03/18/2026
Ashley Nichole Branaman aaron William tews
We recently shared about the new application form for the rank of Eagle Scout.
https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/512-728_26-Eagle-Scout-Application_WEB.pdf
The Scouts BSA committee has shared an update in response to questions several of you had about the parent or guardian contact information section recently added near Requirement #2 on the updated Eagle Scout Rank Application.
This field was included to collect contact information in case a parent or guardian needs to be reached. It was not intended to suggest that a reference letter or recommendation from parents is required or encouraged. In fact, parent recommendations remain strongly discouraged per the Guide to Advancement.
It is understood that the placement of this field may have caused confusion, and that feedback is appreciated. Work is already underway to update the form and move the field to a more appropriate location.
Read the announcement 👇
https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/clarification-on-the-eagle-scout-rank-application/
