The Alpha Merit Badge University (AMBU) will be held at Virginia State University near Petersburg on Saturday, October 2, 2027. The event is open to all Scouts BSA Troops. Virginia State University was founded in 1882 and is a land grant institution.

Thanks to the support and involvement of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Nu Omicron Lambda Chapter), Virginia State University administration, faculty, staff, and community partners, we are proud to offer the 2nd National Alpha Merit Badge University Day, featuring merit badge instruction taught by qualified counselors and instructors. Adults will also have the opportunity to participate in activities.