Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This scholarship supports Purple Heart recipients and their direct family members in pursuing higher education. It recognizes the sacrifice and bravery of those wounded in combat.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: military-child, military-spouse, veteran
- Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, or their spouse, child, or grandchild
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Proof of Purple Heart eligibility
Timeline
Applications open in November. Deadline in February. Notifications in May.
Tips
Clearly demonstrate your connection to a Purple Heart recipient. The essay should reflect your understanding of the sacrifice and your commitment to your studies.