MARC Purple Heart Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/1/2023

Closes: 2/1/2024

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
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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

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US

Minimum GPA

Armed Service Status

Veteran, Active Duty

Situation

Nontraditional / Returning Student

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