The Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Program is a competitive program that awards scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their spouses, children, and grandchildren each year. At least one applicant with military service will be awarded the Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy Memorial Award. Applicants must be a graduate or upcoming graduate (current senior) of a high school or GED program. To be eligible to apply, applicants need to be a member of one of the following categories: (1) A Purple Heart recipient who is a Member of the MOPH; (2) The spouse of a Purple Heart recipient who is a member of MOPH, or The direct lineal descendent (child, step-child, adopted child, grandchild, step-grandchild, or great grandchild) of a Purple Heart recipient who is a Member of MOPH; (3) The spouse, widow/widower, or direct lineal descendent as defined above of a service member killed-in-action or who died of wounds. If the Purple Heart recipient is listed as killed-in-action or died of wounds, supporting documentation and evidence must be included with the application. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, which may be written by any individual who can attest to the character and potential of the applicant, such as a teacher, coach, religious leader, work supervisor, unit commander, etc. An applicant may receive a maximum of two scholarships awarded in non-consecutive years. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.