November 6-12 is a week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. 25% of priests ordained in the U.S. in 2022 participated in Scouting growing up. The Class of 2022: Survey of Ordinands to the Priesthood Scouting is a time-honored way for young people to learn about themselves, develop a commitment to service and become leaders. Scouting helps young people grow u ..read more

Don’t wait until you are a senior in high school Here are the steps you need to take: Register and be actively involved with a Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship. Earn the Eagle Scout, Summit Award or Quartermaster Award. Earn the Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII or Light is Life (Eastern Rite) Religious Emblem. Keep track of your hours and service when you volunteer with your Church, Community, School and Scouting. Continue practicing your Catholic faith. Then, when you are a Senior in High-School you will be ready to apply. In 2023 NCCS is awarding 10 service scholarships totaling ..read more

Through a generous contribution from Tony and Patrice Steenkolk, a $2,000 NCCS Scholarship has been established. The couple have two passions in Scouting: Duty to God and teaching leadership. They are excited to be able to help others with the financial burden of attending college.  In 2023, the National Catholic Committee on Scouting will award ten scholarships totaling $27,000. Tony & Patrice Steenkolk  The Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship: Seven separate scholarships are awarded, 1st place $5000, 2nd place $4000, 3rd place $3000 plus four additional $2000 scholarshi ..read more

Anthony Haiduk Awarded $2,000 National Scholarship Anthony Haiduk from Groom, Texas has been awarded the $2,000 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). He belongs to Sacred Heart Parish in White Deer, Texas and is a member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 80, Golden Spread Council. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Haiduk truly embodies the ideals of servant leadership. Whe ..read more

Patrick N. McGreevey Awarded $2,000 National Scholarship Patrick N. McGreevey from Appleton, Wisconsin has been awarded the $2,000 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). McGreevey belongs to Saint Joseph Catholic Church and is a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 9, Bay-Lakes Council. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School, and Scouting. McGreevey truly embodies the ideals of servant leader ..read more

Evan Nazareth Awarded $2,000 National Scholarship Evan Nazareth from Cary, North Carolina, has been awarded the $2,000 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). He belongs to St. Michael’s Catholic Church and is a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 216, Occoneechee Council. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Nazareth truly embodies the ideals of servant leadership. When aske ..read more

Matthew Korf Awarded $2,000 National Scholarship Matthew Korf from Woodbury, MN has been awarded a $2,000 Emmett J. Doerr Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting®. He belongs to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and is a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 9005, Northern Star Council. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Korf truly embodies the idea of servant leadership. Whe ..read more

Thomas Kopasko Awarded $3,000 National Scholarship Thomas Kopasko from Harrison City, PA has been awarded the $3,000 Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting®. He belongs to St. Barbara Catholic Church in the Diocese of Greensburg and is a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 239, in the Westmoreland-Fayette Council. This year, nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Kopasko truly embodies the idea o ..read more

Matthew Fries First Recipient of the $3,000 Frank Parater National Scholarship Matthew Fries from Bartlesville, OK has been awarded the first $3,000 Frank Parater Scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). He is a member of St. John Before the Latin Gate Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Fries truly embodies the idea of servant leadership. When asked why voluntee ..read more

Michael Brierton Awarded $4,000 National Scholarship Michael Brierton from Junction City, WI has been awarded a $4,000 scholarship by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting®. He is a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lacrosse. This year nine service scholarships totaling $25,000 were awarded nationwide to recognize scouts for outstanding service and leadership in four areas: Church, Community, School and Scouting. Brierton truly embodies the idea of servant leadership. When asked why volunteering is important to him, he responded, “I believe giving back to the ..read more