Scholarships – Section E17

Section Scholarships

Thomas J. Richards Memorial Scholarship – The Section E17 Thomas J. Richards Memorial National OA High Adventure Scholarship was created in memory of 2009-10 Section NE-5B Chief Tom Richards in the hopes of providing monetary support to Arrowmen within the section by awarding a partial or full scholarship to one of the Order of the Arrow’s High Adventure programs at Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

Brian H. Swatt Memorial Scholarship – The Section E17 Brian H. Swatt Memorial National Events Scholarship was created in memory of 2016-17 Section NE-5B Vice Chief Brian Swatt in the hopes of providing monetary support to Arrowmen within the section by awarding a partial or full scholarship to one of the Order of the Arrow’s national events, including the National Order of the Arrow Conference.

National OA Scholarships

Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 1998 to honor the spirit and the memory of Josh Sain, a former National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow. The scholarships are provided to immediate past National and Regional Officers, and immediate past section chiefs upon completion of their successful service of their terms. All awards are selected on merit and based on performance in their respective roles and academic achievements while serving in one of the roles mentioned above.

Hillcourt Scholarship – The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation and the OA will award a limited number of scholarships to assist youth OA members committed to serving the OA and Scouting as members of Operation Arrow, the national jamboree OA staff. Youth 16-20 who wish to apply for a scholarship should submit the application by April 1, 2026. The amount of the scholarship will be a maximum of $250. Recipients will be selected from amongst applicants based on merit and need. The scholarship amount will be applied toward the 2026 National Jamboree staff fee.