[Philmont] scholarships

One thing we have done that has helped scouts with the finances is created a personal scout account (PSA) for each scout. The PSA is funded by 50% of the funds raised by various fund raising activities. For example, if a boy sold popcorn yielding $50 to the troop we would put $25 in his PSA. My sons will pay nearly all of their Philmont expense with the PSA account this year. We still give scholarships as needed but they have been more informal. We have two people working on a formal proposal that I can circulate if there is interest (off line if you respond to my email account cdavis0702@bellsouth.net).

Cliff Davis
ASM
T143
Duluth, GA
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  From: Gbeaglegolf@aol.com
  To: Philmont List Member
  Sent: 09/20/2006 6:46 PM
  Subject: [Philmont] scholarships

  I need to know what troops do for scholarships for Philmont, etc. Our troop has not really had a policy but addressed individually as requested. We want to create a system so to speak that will allow boys to apply for these. Suggestions have been that boys must be active in the troop and participate in fund raising activities of the troop. Also I believe they should write an essay like you have to do for college scholarships using a choice of subjects pertaining to scouting.

  If anyone has any of this created and would share it, we would appreciate it. No since in trying to create a new wheel when yours probably works!

  Thanks,
  Garry Black
  Troop 718

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