Requirement · part of 10.1.2.6. Alternative merit badges for the Eagle Scout rank

10.1.2.6. The application can be submitted once First Class is earned

Required May not apply

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Which program is the member in?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Requests can be made at several points in a Scout's career, to allow progress now while leaving room for future growth or changes in the disability. The member does not need to be registered beyond the age of eligibility to apply.

Where this step comes from

Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.1.2.6 · The application can be submitted after First Class, more than once, and without being registered beyond the age of eligibility.