Membership Application

Only those who have been granted the Eagle Scout Award by, and who are members in good standing with, the Boy Scouts of America may hold membership in the National Eagle Scout Association. Applications for NESA membership are cross-checked against the national Eagle Scout register maintained by the Eagle Scout Service.

A Few Points About NESA

• You will be associated with an impressive group of men, many of whom are now in positions of responsibility and prominence in industry, government, military, business, and education.

• The Eagletter, the official publication of the National Eagle Scout Association, will be sent to you with articles of interest detailing the latest developments in Scouting, the achievements of Eagle Scouts, and upcoming events.

• You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Eagle Scouts such as retired astronaut James A. Lovell Jr.; retired CIA Director Robert Gates; and Steven Spielberg, director/producer of such movies as E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and The Color Purple.

What Are the Costs?

Life membership.

The life membership is available for a one-time payment of $180. Members will receive attractive full-color pocket and wall certificates.

Regular membership.

A five-year new or renewal membership is available for $25. A basic pocket and wall certificate is provided in this fee.

VISA/MasterCard.

The National Eagle Scout Association accepts VISA and MasterCard for membership payment.

Gift Memberships

A gift of membership in the National Eagle Scout Association is an important, meaningful, and appreciated recognition of significant achievement. The importance of enrolling new Eagle Scouts cannot be overemphasized. NESA is the only way for the Boy Scouts of America to maintain contact with Eagle Scouts.

Special Handling/Overnight Delivery

Please allow three to four weeks to process membership. Special handling is available at a cost of $25. Overnight delivery is also available for $15. Weekend deliveries will be charged according to current rates incurred by the National Eagle Scout Association. Both special handling and overnight delivery services must be purchased together. Note: This $40 charge is in addition to the membership fee.

Application Form

Click here to download the N.E.S.A. Application PDF form (98 K)

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