Justin Silver was recently selected as one of 48 Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association.

Over 5,000 Eagle Scout scholarship applications were submitted for different Eagle Scout scholarship programs. Silver's selection as a scholarship recipient represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishments.

Silver is a student at New York University's Stern School of Business. "I plan to become a leader in the student government as well as achieve high honors in all of my classes," said Silver, who is currently majoring in International Business and Management and Organizational Behavior.

The Eagle Scout Service, under the direction of the Boy Scout Division, national office, Boy Scouts of America, selects the winner of this scholarship by a committee. This committee also determines the number and size of all scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts graduating from high school.

"My experiences as an Eagle Scout are innumerable," said Silver. "I have learned so much and have taught so many younger scouts about camping, communication, and leadership. Becoming an Eagle Scout is really the best thing I have ever striven for and achieved."

In addition to being a high school graduating senior, applicants must also be currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America, have been granted the Eagle Scout Award prior to submitting the application and have an SAT and/or ACT score acceptable to the standards set by the committee. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of scouting, possess a financial need and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.

Silver has many fond memories of his experience as an Eagle Scout. "I will always remember speaking at the Cradle of Aviation as the Eagle Scout Valedictorian for the Class of 2007 Eagles. I also was able to speak at the Theodore Roosevelt Formal Dinner and present awards to valued members of the Scouting community," he said. "As a Scout, I was really instilled with values that I still hold today. I work hard and achieve as much as I can. I live by the Scout oath and law and am able to keep my cool in stressful emergency situations. Being in Scouts has taught me to be a leader, especially through the Bear Claw Leadership Training program, for which I served as the Senior Patrol Leader. I also learned how to communicate well with my fellow Scouts and adults. These skills have proved invaluable in my growth as an individual. I would most like to thank my family for all of their support as well as the Theodore Roosevelt Council Chapter of NESA for choosing me as this year's scholarship recipient. It is an honor I believe is truly something to be proud of."

One of the nation's largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America currently has 2.2 million youth members and over a million adult volunteers.

Applications for the 2009 Eagle Scout scholarship program will be available at www.nesa.org beginning in October 2008, with a submission deadline of January 31, 2009.