Both awards require a service project which can be tough or easy depending on the Boy Scout or Girl Scout and the support they garner.
Eagle Scout Award
- Be a Life Scout for at least six months
- Earn a minimum of 21 merit badges
- Demonstrates Scout Spirit
- Demonstrates leadership in the troop, team, crew or ship.
- Plan, develop and lead the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
- Take part in a Scoutmaster conference
- Complete the Eagle Scout board of review
Gold Award (Fall 2011)
- Complete two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or complete one Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador journey and have earned the Silver Award.
- Plan and implement an individual "Take Action" project that reaches beyond the Girl Scout organization and provides a sustainable, lasting benefit to the girl's larger community. 80 hours is the suggested
minimum hours for the steps: identifying an issue, investigating it thoroughly, getting help and building a team, creating a plan, presenting your plan, gathering feedback, taking action, and educating and inspiring others.
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