The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework for non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements, and make a difference in their world. Each Award journey is 100% personalized, focusing on real-world experiences that build character, resilience, and self-confidence. Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure, and volunteering in their community, the Award helps young people to find their purpose, passion, and place in the world. With 1.1 million active participants and millions more alumni from over 130 countries and territories, the Award inspires youth of all backgrounds.

The Duke of Edinburgh award is an internationally recognized award initially started and sponsored by the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. The Award was first launched in The UK in 1956 to motivate young people to become involved in a balanced program of voluntary self-development activities. The award is still active and has four components including voluntary service, skill, physical recreation, and an adventurous journey. These components have different requirements under three award levels: gold, silver, and bronze. The age range for the award is 14-25, and can be worked on concurrently with Scouting, however, there is no grandfathering. The time commitment depending on the award level varies from 6 months to 12-15 months. Cost is $100-150 per Scout per award level selected. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Previous awardees in the Washington, DC, area were honored at a ceremony with the British Ambassador to the US! The award is kind of a big deal and cool!

More information about the program can be found here: https://usaward.org/

NCAC Fact Sheet for more information.

If there are any questions, please contact Mike Healy and Robert Rosa.

Adult Leader Intro Session

5 Sep 2024 – Slide Presentation

Scout Intro Session

12 Sep / 1900-1940

Cohort Start

26 Sep / 1900-1940