Advancement & Awards

Update September 8, 2023- Units will no longer need to turn in an advancement form to the local scout shops. Units will  need continue to log their rank advancements  in Scoutbook or using Internet Advancement. Scoutbook and Internet Advancement all sync with the our National system. When purchasing restricted items from the your local Scout Shop units must show proof-e.g display on phone, printed purchase order, etc- that ranks have been earned and recorded correctly. Nothing will be collected from the customer.     

The (original) Internet Advancement platform was closed June 10, 2019 for use by Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships. This platform is still available for use by Explorer Posts.  When a unit tries to login or create an account, they will be redirected to a landing page with additional explanation on the changes.

• Scoutbook/Internet Advancement information
• Link to the Scoutbook
• FAQ for Scoutbook and Internet Advancement
• Religious Emblems Program

• Youth Awards
• Adult Awards
• Silver Beaver Award
• National Summer Time Pack Award
• Religious Emblems Program

Reaching the Top

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest and most prestigious achievement a  Scout can achieve. Highly respected, the title of Eagle Scout carries with it a special significance not only in Scouting, but also in school, business and the community for a lifetime. To attain Eagle, a Scout must earn at least 21 merit badges, display leadership and outdoor skills, demonstrate by example the Scout Oath and Law and complete a comprehensive service project in the community.

Eagle Rank Resources

• Electronic Eagle Scout Application Process (how to contact the Council through email)
• Life to Eagle Process
• Eagle Scout Scholarship Opportunities
• Eagle Scout Association
• Forms   (includes the Eagle Rank Application and the Workbook)
• License Plates (after clicking, scroll down to the Other Giving accordion, on the left side of the page, for more information)
• Eagles Lifting Eagles  Support our annual class of Eagle Scouts with sponsoring their Eagle Award Kit.

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge- The Eagle requirements (1 through 6) must be completed before July 1st. The application does not have to be verified, nor the Board of Review held before July 1st. But if any requirements are not finished before 7/01/22 the Scout must do the Citizenship in Society merit badge.

Eagle Scout Extension Process

Eagle Scout Time Extension Request Info

• Eagle Extension Instructions
• Eagle Extension Form (Submit this form to eagle@stlbsa.org)
• Eagle Extension FAQ
• Eagle Extension Request and Review Process
• Appealing A Time Extension Request Denial
• Appeal of Extension Request Denial Form

Important Information to Note about Eagle Extensions

The Council has authority to grant limited extensions of time to complete Eagle, Quartermaster and Summit  requirements. This will be reviewed at a local level rather than through National.

The Council is required to follow the new Guide to Advancement rules.   These will be included in the next publication and are available now at www.scouting.org/advancement.

Extensions are available only to youth members who qualify under the three tests listed In the new guide material.

2022 Eagle Trail Workshops

Jump start your journey along the trail to Eagle with this workshop! The workshop is a unique experience where Scouts work with counselors on three Eagle required badges and the Life-to-Eagle process.

2022 Winter Workshop Dates
December 27th - 29th | Virtual Program | Sign up here

2023 Workshop Dates
July 31st- August 3rd, 2023| Register HERE (Registration Site opens November 25th, 2022)
December Workshop Date (date coming late Spring of 2023)

• National Nova Program – Familiarize yourself with the BSA NOVA program and find all the newest updates.
• STEM STAR Patch 2022 - New to GSLAC Scouts. Earn this patch by going down the STEM trail while earning other core BSA advancements.  Can you be a star in STEM, absolutely.  The application is now available - apply HERE!  Thanks to Daugherty Business Solutions as our patch sponsor!
• Nova Literature – You can purchase Nova Books for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, & Venturers.
• Nova Unit Guides – Need some help bringing STEM to your Unit? The National STEM Committee developed STEM Unit Guides for Cub Scouts and for Scouts BSA.
• Online Nova Training –Complete your Nova training online through my.scouting- BSA Learn Center