The 2025 Boys State Virtual Orientation
Time: Jun 8, 2025 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Click the link to Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89965415935?pwd=TMT2XlT2IWHj6kPXZxoQr85HnaqLna.1
Meeting ID: 899 6541 5935
Passcode: 899601
Register Online
After January 15, 2025
Contact your local American Legion Post for your official selection email letter which was emailed to them. It will provide detailed information on how to register online. The letter contains the proper information for you to submit under the correct sponsoring post. A confirmation email will be sent approximately 7-10 business days after you register online.
Once registered, delegates should download a copy of the Boys State Handbook and Packing List (below). Delegates should also stay in contact with their local, sponsoring American Legion Post, for information on their District orientation date/location. Important information is distributed at these orientations, including how to apply for the coveted Samsung Scholarship. Make plans to attend a District Orientation.
Documents, Forms & Resources
Check the documents listed below, as well as the FAQ page, for important information.
If you have additional questions, your Legion post should be your first point of contact as they are your sponsors.
Questions can also be sent to boysstate@ialegion.org.
Delegate Registration
Interest Form
2025 Delegate Handbook
Packing List
Med/Signature Form
2025 Boys State Schedule (Coming Soon)
Orientation Information
Delegate Quick Guide
2025 Orientation Schedule
Orientation Slideshow
Orientation Outline
Orientation Video
Scholarships
Boys State awards and scholarships are made available to those students who have exemplified “statesmanship” in their qualities of character, scholarship, citizenship, patriotism, and leadership.
Samsung Scholarship
The Samsung Scholarship is available from The American Legion National Headquarters, not The Department of Iowa.
All questions should be directed to National.