The Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS). The scholarship is named in honor of Emmett J. Doerr, who served as the first director of the NCCS from 1956 to 1980. The scholarship is awarded to Eagle Scouts who are Catholic and have earned all four of the Catholic religious emblems available to Scouts. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is also open to current college students who have not yet reached their junior year.
The scholarship is based on academic excellence, Scouting participation and leadership, and financial need. The award amount varies each year, but typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000. Recipients may apply to renew the scholarship for up to three additional years.
Applications for the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship are usually due in early February. Interested applicants can visit the NCCS website for more information on the application process and requirements.
