Advancement Requirements for the rank of Life

1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 6 months as a Star Scout.
2. Show Scout spirit.
3. Earn 5 more merit badges (so that you have 11 in total) including 3 from the required list for Eagle.
4. While a Star Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least 6 hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scoutmaster.
5. While a Star Scout, serve actively 6 months in one or more position of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop).
6. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.