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MARC Purple Heart Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/1/2024
Closes: 2/1/2025

MARC Purple Heart Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to residents of any state who are relatives of recipients of a U.S. Armed Forces Purple Heart Medal.

Win up to
$900
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • This program is open to residents of any state who are 1) graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; 2) enrolled in college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; 3) enrolled at a technical school or returning to school after an absence for retraining of job skills or obtaining a degree; or 4) engaged in the online study through an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
  • Applicants must be the child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, or surviving spouse of a Purple Heart Medal recipient.
  • They may be attending or planning to attend a school in any state and major in any field.
  • Selection is based on service and leadership (50 points), financial need (20 points), and academic ability (20 points).
  • A $5 processing fee is required. Completed applications must be submitted to the ESA state counselor who then verifies the information before forwarding them to the scholarship director.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Armed Service Status
    Veteran, Active Duty
    Situation
    Nontraditional / Returning Student

    Next Steps