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Academic Belt Loops

BSA recognizes academic achievement by Cub Scouts in the form of Academic Belt Loops and Academic Pins. Any scout can earn these awards, including Tiger Cubs. Cub Scouts can even earn a 'letter' ('C' - for Cub Scouts).

Academic Belt Loops are easier to earn and are typically available to Scouts who have demonstrated minimal requirements in an academic area.

Academic Pins have more stringent requirements.

There are no specific requirements for awarding the letter - it is intended for displaying the pins and is not applied to the Cub Scout uniform. A good rule of thumb would be to award the letter to Cub Scouts who request it only if they have earned an Academic or Sports pin.

Academic Belt Loops are designed to be worn on the blue scout belt that is part of the Wolf and Bear uniform. They do not fit on the green belt that is part of the Webelos/Boy Scout uniform.

The detailed requirements for earning academic belt loops and pins can be found in the Cub Scout Academic and Sports Program Guide or on many websites, such as this page from the U.S. Scouting Service Project - www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-s.html.