Scholarships & Camperships
Camperships - Helping Every Scout Experience Camp
Cape Fear Council believes every young person should have the opportunity to attend camp—regardless of financial circumstances. Camperships provide up to 50% of a Scout’s camp fee and are available for Scouts attending Camp within the council.
Camperships are reserved for Cape Fear Council youth and are awarded based on need, participation, and available funds.
Who Is Eligible?
Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts going to Camp McNeill or Camp Bowers.
To qualify:
- The unit must have participated in the Council Popcorn Sale during the previous year.
- The unit must have total popcorn sales of $1,000 or more.
- A Scout can be awarded up to 50% of their total camp fee.
- Awards are based on funds available.
NORTH CUB SCOUT CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION
TOM AVENT CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Thomas Avent Scholarship
The Cape Fear Council – Scouting America is proud to offer this scholarship program in the eight counties served by our council organization. As an organization with a strong sense of community, this scholarship is just one of the ways the Cape Fear Council expresses its commitment to the southeastern North Carolina area. We look forward to the future with a commitment to growth and to the educational endeavors of our local young people.
TOM AVENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Lonnie Poole Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank (or have submitted their Eagle application by December 31, 2022) and have earned a Religious Emblem Award. Applicants must reside in or have earned Eagle within the Cape Fear Council.
LONNIE POOLE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Betty & Ellis Tinsley Sr. Scholarship
A scholarship is available to a deserving Scout who has earned their Eagle Scout Award from the Betty and Ellis Tinsley, Sr. Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund.
BETTY AND ELLIS TINSLEY SR SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Jones High Adventure Scholarship
Given to a Scout to attend a high adventure opportunity with Scouting America (i.e. Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont, Bechtel)