Through generous grants and contributions, the Mount Baker Council, Scouting America, can offer assistance to registered Scouting members so they may fully participate in the Scouting program.

Mount Baker Council Scholarship Fund Membership Assistance Program

Scholarship Fund applications must be made using the online form linked at the bottom of this page.

To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following guidelines to qualify for financial assistance for Scouting America Membership and Council Activity Fees. Application for assistance (if needed) has to be submitted annually:

• Currently registered within the Mount Baker Council intent on renewing

OR

• Intent on completing a new member registration with the Mount Baker Council either by submitting a paper Scouting America application or registering online through BeaScout.org.
  • Paper applications can be mailed to PO Box 467, Marysville, WA 98270. Attn: Registrar

In keeping with the philosophy of “earn your own way”, each Scouting member should help fund a portion of the fee annually. The council also reserves the right to consider the unit’s and applicant’s participation in council-administered fundraising programs as demonstrating a concerted effort to raise these funds. The family and unit are expected to contribute to the cost of the Scouting experience.  Scouting America Membership and Council Activity financial assistance is awarded based primarily on need. The more information provided about the applicant’s particular need, the better.

The Scholarship Fund Membership Assistance application is available online via the Mount Baker Council website. Applicants may qualify for up to 90% of National Scouting America registration fees and up to 90% of the Council Activity Fee, and uniform parts, handbook, and Scout Life magazine. Unit dues are not covered by Scholarship Fund Membership Assistance awards.

1. Apply online separately for each applicant needing assistance.
2. Assistance will be considered based on need and the applicant/unit support of the mission of the Mount Baker Council including participation in Council fundraising.
3. All Scholarship Fund Membership Assistance applications submitted will be considered based on the financial need of the Scout in relation to the other applications received and available funds.
4. Your request will be reviewed by council personnel. Scholarship Fund awards and information will be kept confidential.
5. After review, the applicant’s family and Unit Leadership will be notified by email of the details of any award.
6. The Membership Assistance award is to a specific individual and is not transferable to anyone else.
7. Completeness of the information when applying online will help determine membership assistance allocations.
8. There are no refunds on unused awards, uniforms, or uniform parts.

Questions? Please email Nikki.McLendon@scouting.org or speak to your District Staff