The George N. Boulukos EOCS Scholarship will be awarded to young people who demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, as well as in a short, written statement. Applicants must be a senior in an accredited high school. Homeschooled students should contact the Scholarship Committee Chair for guidance. Scholarships are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must also be an active, registered member of an EOCS-recognized scouting organization: Scouting America (Scouts BSA, Exploring, Venturing, Sea Scouts), Girl Scouts of the USA, Trail Life USA, American Heritage Girls, and Camp Fire. Applicants must have earned the Eagle Scout or Gold Award, or the highest award of another EOCS-recognized scouting organization. Explorers must also have earned the Eagle Scout Award. Applicants must be a communicant member of an Eastern Orthodox Christian Church recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. Applicants must also have earned the EOCS Alpha Omega Religious Award. Applicants may ask their priest, scouting leader, guidance counselor, and a community reference for recommendation letters. An additional letter is permitted if the applicant thinks that the circumstances call for it. It is optional but applicants may also submit their standardized test scores. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.