Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation - Fillable Form

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Greater Alabama Council Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation is a confidential recommendation form used by an Eagle Scout candidate’s references. It instructs the recommender to complete their name, signature, and contact details, and to provide relationship and length of time known. The form emphasizes that the recommender’s statements should reflect the candidate’s daily observance of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, using the reverse-side oath and law excerpts for guidance. It also explains sealing and delivery procedures to the Eagle Board of Review.

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Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation

Candidate information and confidentiality

Instructions to Scout

Instructions to Recommendation Writer

Scout Oath

Scout Law (12 points)

Greater Alabama Council, BSA Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation An Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate that he lives by the principles of the Scout Oath, and Law in his daily life. In this regard, the candidate has indicated that you know him personally, and that you would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation on his behalf. On the reverse side of this letter, there is a copy of the Scout Oath and Law foryour 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. Eagle Candidate’s Name: Your relationship: Length of time you have known the candidate: ___________________________________________________________ Dear Eagle Board of Review: T See additional attached pages My Name Signature telephone/email Instructions to Scout: Everyone you listed on your Eagle application in requirement \#2 should write a recommendation letter. The Letter of Recommendation is confidential and is not to be returned directly to you. It should be sealed in the enclosed envelope and sent or delivered to the individual designated on that envelope. This individual should receive all your letters of recommendation and will ensure that the sealed letters are delivered to your Eagle Board of Review. It is important that you write your name and the name of the person making the recommendation on the envelope before giving them the form and envelope. Instructions to Recommendation Writer: 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 he exemplifies 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 return your letter to the individual designated on the enclosed envelope. The letter should not be given to the Scout. If you would like the Scout to have this letter after the Eagle Board of Review, you can check the box on the first page and it will be returned to him after his Eagle Board of Review. Thankyou for taking time to write this letter. 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. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a Part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him. LOYAL. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world community. HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward. FRIENDLY. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own. COURTEOUS. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together KIND. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm or kill anything without reason. OBEDIENT. A Scout follows the rules of his family school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. CHEERFUL. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. THRIFTY. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. BRAVE. A Scout can face danger even ifhe is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what be thinks is right

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Eagle Scout Letter of Recommendation form?

The form collects a confidential recommendation for an Eagle Scout candidate based on the candidate’s personal living of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Who should write the recommendation, and what should the writer base it on?

Each person listed on the candidate’s Eagle application in requirement #2 should write. The writer must base the letter on personal interaction and observe how the candidate exemplifies the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

How should the completed letter be returned and delivered?

The recommender should return the letter to the individual designated on the enclosed envelope. The letter should be sealed and sent or delivered to the person who will ensure delivery to the Eagle Board of Review.

What content guidance is provided on the form for the recommender?

The reverse side provides a copy of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, which the writer should use to consider and describe the candidate’s observance of these points.

Sep 15, 2026

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