Black Swamp Area Council - Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation - Instructions and Scout Oath and Law

Sep 15, 2026

Reference letter template for an Eagle Scout candidate to submit to the Eagle Board of Review. The form guides the person writing the recommendation to base the letter on personal interaction with the candidate and to evaluate how the candidate demonstrates the Scout Oath and Scout Law in daily life. It includes fields for the writer’s name, date, address, contact details, signature, and instructions for submitting a sealed pre-addressed stamped envelope. It also provides the complete Scout Oath and Scout Law for reference.

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Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation

Instructions to Writer of Recommendation

The Scout Oath

The Scout Law

Instructions for Reference Letters

Black Swamp Area Council EAGLE SCOUT LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION An Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate that they live by the principles of the Scout Oath, and Law in their daily life. In this regard, the candidate has indicated that you know them personally, and that you would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation on their behalf. On the reverse side of this letter, there is a copy ofthe Scout Oath and Law for your reference in preparing the letter. Please note that the contents of the letter will NOT be shown to or discussed with the candidate, nor with anyone not a member of the Eagle Scout Board of Review. Of course, you are free to discuss the information with them, if you so desire, but you are under no obligation to do so. Eagle Candidate’s Name: Unit \# Your relationship: Length of time you have known the candidate: Dear Eagle Board of Review: Attach additional pages as needed Please Print Your Name; Date / / Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Signature Instructions to Writer of Recommendation: This letter of recommendation should be based upon your personal interaction with the Eagle Scout candidate and should take into consideration your observance of how they exemplify the points listed below in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. If you need more space than is provided on this sheet, you may attach additional pages. Please send the pre-addressed/stamped envelope which should have been provided to you by the Eagle Scout Candidate to the address in your county. The letter is not be given to the Scout. . The Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law. To help other people at all times. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight The Scout Law A Scout is: TRUSTWORTHY. A Scout tells the truth. They keep their promises. Honesty is a Part of their code of conduct. People can always depend on them. LOYAL. A Scout is true to their family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world community. to help others without expecting payment or reward. HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people. They willing volunteers to help other people without expecting payment or reward. FRIENDLY. A Scout is a friend to all. They are a colleague other Scouts. They seek to understand others. They respects those with ideas and customs that are different from their own. COURTEOUS. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. They know that good manners make it easier for people to get along together. KIND. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. They treat others as they want to be treated. They do not harm or kill anything without reason. OBEDIENT. A Scout follows the rules of their family school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country. If they think these rules and laws are unfair, They try to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. CHEERFUL. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy. THRIFTY. A Scout works to pay their way and to help others. They save for the future. They protect and conserves natural resources. They carefully use time and property. BRAVE. A Scout can face danger even if they are afraid. They have the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at them or threaten them. CLEAN. A Scout keeps their body and mind fit and clean. They go around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. They help keep their home and community clean. REVERENT. A Scout is reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others. Black Swamp Area Council Advancement and Recognitions Committee advancement@blackswampbsa,org INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE LETTERS When you ask someone to write a reference letter for you, you must furnish him or her with

FAQs

Who is allowed to see the Eagle Scout recommendation letter after it is submitted?

The contents will not be shown to or discussed with the candidate or anyone not a member of the Eagle Scout Board of Review. Only the Board of Review panel members will read it after the review.

What should the person writing the recommendation focus on?

The recommendation should be based on personal interaction with the Eagle Scout candidate and should consider how the candidate exemplifies points of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in daily life.

How should the reference letter be submitted?

The writer should place the completed letter into the provided pre-addressed/stamped envelope and drop it in the mail using the Black Swamp Area Council as the return address. The writer should not give the letter to the Scout.

Sep 15, 2026

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