Purple Heart Scholarship Program

Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Program

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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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.