Alpha Merit Badge University

Alpha Merit Badge University (AMBU) is a transformative, 1 day youth leadership & educational initiative hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with Scouting America & local Scouting Councils. Designed to empower & advance Scouts, particularly those from underserved communities, AMBU provides participants the opportunity to earn multiple merit badges, including Eagle-required badges, while engaging with accomplished Alpha brothers & community professionals who serve as Merit Badge Counselors and role models. Held on college campuses, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the event exposes youth to a higher education environment, reinforces leadership, scholarship, & service, and connects Scouts with positive examples of Black male achievement. AMBU’s success in Atlanta has led to its national & international expansion, bringing the program to multiple cities & reaching even more Scouts from historically underserved areas.