Earlier Deadline for Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting College Scholarship Applications
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers scholarships for college-bound Scouts, but this year, they have a new, earlier deadline for their scholarship applications: March 15, 2025.
The EOCS was founded by SCOBA, the precursor to the Assembly of Bishops, and has been offering scholarships for almost 40 years! Over the years, we have had many winners from the OCA, including Jason Pilcher this past year, and Matushka Jennifer Sawchak is on our Scholarship Committee! We want to keep the applicant flow coming, and we would like to make sure that everyone has a chance to apply.
Description
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two $1,000 scholarships each year. We select applicants who strongly demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian Faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, and through a descriptive, short, written statement. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university. Applications are due March 15. See their Scholarship page and online application for full details!
Eligibility
- Senior in high school
- Communicant of an Orthodox Christian jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
- Registered active member of an EOCS-recognized program: Scouting America (Scouts BSA, Exploring, Sea Scouting, Venturing), Girl Scouts of the USA, Camp Fire, Trail Life USA, and American Heritage Girls
- Earned the highest award of their Scouting program (e.g., Eagle, Gold, etc.)
- Recipient of the EOCS Alpha Omega Award
Please visit their website at: www.eocs.org/scholarship for more information. For any questions, contact Dr. M. Kotsonis, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
