Montana Purple Heart Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a recipient of the Purple Heart or a higher medal for combat-related service in the United States Armed Forces.
• Provide an authentic DD Form 214 or other authentic military discharge form verifying the qualifying combat-related award.
• Not have received a dishonorable or other-than-honorable discharge.
• Be a resident of Montana.
• Have completed a full academic year as either a full-time or part-time student at an eligible Montana educational institution, either before or after military service.
• Have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Reenroll to continue higher education at an eligible educational institution.
• Eligible institutions include qualifying Montana public universities, public vocational or technical schools, and tribal colleges.

Requirements

• Complete the Montana Purple Heart Scholarship application.
• Provide an authentic DD Form 214 or other qualifying military discharge documentation listing the applicable combat-related award.
• Provide documentation demonstrating Montana residency.
• Provide documentation of enrollment and reenrollment at an eligible Montana educational institution.
• Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• Meet applicable program requirements regarding tuition costs and other educational assistance.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm that your Purple Heart or higher combat-related medal appears on your DD Form 214 or other qualifying military documentation.
2. 2Confirm Montana residency and qualifying discharge status.
3. 3Confirm that you have completed the required academic year at an eligible Montana institution and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
4. 4Complete the current scholarship application through Montana Veterans Affairs.
5. 5Submit the required military and educational documentation.
6. 6Montana Veterans Affairs determines eligibility and scholarship payment under the state program.