That's not a new phenomenon. Fifty years ago holding a college degree was considered evidence of at least some initiative, follow through and persistence. Applicants who had earned a meaningful portion of their college expenses through summer jobs and work on campus were preferred.
I worked with a number of very successful people who were hired into low level clerical jobs out of college and worked their way up.
Applicants who took 5 years to complete college while Daddy paid the bills were looked down on.
An Eagle Scout will go far on your resume in much the same way.
Both of my sons are Eagle.