How many merit badges are required for eagle?

Only list one merit badge from items g, h, and j. If you earned more than one of the badges listed in items g, h, or j, choose one to meet this requirement and list the remaining badges as electives to make your total of 21. read more

Eagle Scouts must complete a minimum of 21 merit badges. That may seem like a lot, but it's just 10 more badges than a Life Scout already has, and chances are, your son has already completed many of the badges on the required list. read more

If a Scout believes he has completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank, but is denied a board of review, he may request a board of review under disputed circumstances in accordance with Guide to Advancement, topic 8.0.3.2. read more