King's Scout Award

The Kings's Scout Award is the top achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and comprises of a variety of activities to complete.


The King's Scout Award (KSA) is linked closely to the International Gold Award (DofE) and it is worth working on the two awards together.



To gain the award you must complete all of the following requirements before your 25th birthday.


Full details are in the Reach the Top support document. This document contains all information for Explorer Scouts, Scout Network members, Leaders and Commissioners in once place. Click below the tab below to download the latest version.


A full, detailed list of the requirements can be found here.


Get a Mentor for the KSA

Support Available

Click the link below to get a mentor assigned to you to help and support you in gaining your award. There are some useful resources in the links:


  • King’s Scout Award logbook, to help keep track of your award is available in word and PDF format.
  • Reach The Top, a guide on completing your award is worth having a read through.
  • The International, Community and Values (ICV) list - You only need to complete two from this list, the other two can be completed from the Chief Scout’s Diamond and Platinum Award ICV list.


Get a Mentor for the KSA

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