The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was inspired by and modeled on the Boy Scout Association, established by Baden-Powell in Britain in 1908. The BSA was founded in the United States in 1910 and grew rapidly and became the largest youth organization in the United States.
Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.
Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with
the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.
Current Scout of the Year Information
Before submitting your Scout of the Year application, please review the rules and eligibility requirements.
