Every year, the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) awards two types of scholarships to graduating high-school seniors who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In an effort to recognize high academic achievement, the organization awards several Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Scholarships, including four $20,000 awards, one $48,000 grant, and a varying number of $2,500 scholarships. Additionally, NESA handles the Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship, which is a series of $1,000 awards to be used for higher education.