Want to know the Merit Badges that have been required to earn the Eagle
Scout rank since 1912. Please note that 21 total merit badges must have been
earned for the Eagle Scout rank, except from 1972-1979, when 24 were needed.
The number of specifically required Merit Badges has varied from 5, (1912-1915) to 16 (1952-1965) including Merit Badges chosen from specific groups as "required".
Visit the History of Required Merit Badges for Eagle Scouts for a complete list by year.
