- 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least four months as a First Class Scout.
- 2: Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.
- 3: Earn six merit badges, including any four from the required list for Eagle. A Scout may choose any of the 15 required merit badges in the 12 categories to fulfill this requirement.
- 4: While a First Class Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least six hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scout master.
- 5: While a First Class Scout, serve actively for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop):