Supernova
If you have a goal of earning a Supernova Award, then the following infographic may help you plan your path to the award. Requirements for the Supernova Awards can be found on scouting.org.
Dr. Bernard Harris
Dr. Bernard Harris
Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA
Supernova Awards
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison
Complete three Nova awards.
Nova Awards
Nova Awards
Complete Scouts BSA Nova awards
Complete Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova and one Nova award.
Earn the Scholarship merit badge.
Required Merit Badges
Required Merit Badges
No additional required merit badges.
Elective Merit Badges
Elective Merit Badges
Earn four of the elective merit badges.
Two Activity Topics
Two Activity Topics
Complete two Supernova activity topics, one each in two different STEM areas.
Competition
Competition
Science fair, math competition or other STEM competition
Careers
Careers
Learn about STEM careers
No additional career exploration.
Present
Present
Lead Nova award to a Cub Scout den or pack meeting.
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
Research
Research
Scientific Breakthrough
Scientific Breakthrough
Application
Application
Submit application.
