Scholarship Opportunity

Minnesota Purple Heart Scholarship Program

Offered by Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota

The Minnesota Purple Heart Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students enrolled in Minnesota secondary schools, colleges, or trade programs based on original research essays exploring the Purple Heart, Minnesota Purple Heart recipients, combat service, military history, or related topics.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Student, High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Trade School Student, Vocational Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2025 Minnesota Purple Heart Scholarship Program

OpensDecember 1, 2024
DeadlineMarch 1, 2025

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled in a Minnesota college, secondary school, or trade program.
  • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.
  • Submit an original research essay addressing the Purple Heart or an eligible related topic.
  • Meet all requirements of the current Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart scholarship application.

Requirements

  • Complete the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart scholarship application.
  • Write a research essay between four and ten double-spaced pages.
  • Include sources of information used in the research essay.
  • Select an eligible Purple Heart or related military-history topic.
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Submit the completed application and research essay according to the instructions for the applicable scholarship cycle.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm enrollment in a Minnesota secondary school, college, or trade program.
  2. 2Confirm a GPA of at least 2.5.
  3. 3Choose an eligible Purple Heart research topic.
  4. 4Research the topic using credible sources.
  5. 5Write an original four-to-ten-page double-spaced research essay.
  6. 6List the sources used for the paper.
  7. 7Complete the Minnesota MOPH scholarship application.
  8. 8Submit the application and essay according to the current cycle's instructions.

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