The National Catholic Committee on Scouting awards thirteen scholarships totaling $36,000. Originally established as the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarships, the program is now known as the NCCS Scholarship Program. Applicants complete one application to be considered for any of the scholarship awards. NCCS Scholarships are awarded to service-oriented high school seniors who are Catholic Scouts in a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) (name will change to Scouting America in February 2025) program and continuing their education in college. The requirements are listed in the Eligibility Requirements section of this page.
Since 2005, NCCS has awarded a total of $272,000 in scholarships to 118 service-oriented Scouts nationwide.
You can apply online now at The National Catholic Committee on Scouting website for 2025!
If you have questions:
Please e-mail [email protected] or call Elizabeth Olivas at 214-714-6950 (direct line) or 972-580-2114 (message).
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by Midnight, Saturday, March 01, 2025.
The application requires the following:
Your email address along with a parent’s or guardian’s email address to save or submit the application. This will allow you and your parent/guardian to review your application and save a copy. When submitted no further changes will be allowed, and you will no longer be able to access your original application link.
Four (4) digitally signed letters of recommendation. One letter from each of the following: Religious institution, Community, School and Scouting Unit. You will be prompted in the application about how to submit your recommendations.
Your high school transcript.
A recent high resolution digital photo (headshot) of yourself in BSA uniform.
A completed NCCS Publicity waiver.