2026 Purple Tassel Scholarship for Military Depdents

Award Criteria

The Corvias Foundation Purple Tassel Scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: 

• Academic performance

• Community Involvement

• Financial need

Each of the aforementioned criteria will be based on the information provided within the online application. 

To be eligible for this award, you must:

• Be the the dependent of an active-duty service member stationed at one of the following U.S. military installations at the time of application or application due date.

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

  • Fort Bragg, North Carolina

  • Fort Meade, Maryland

  • Fort Polk, Louisiana

  • Fort Riley, Kansas

  • Fort Rucker, Alabama

  • Fort Sill, Oklahoma

• Planning to attend a four-year college (for profit and proprietary schools upon review) as a first-year undergraduate for the 2026-2027 academic year.

In order to apply, you will need:

• A copy of your (the applicant's) DD1173 Form (military ID) or equivalent to prove your dependent status

• Most current Duty Station/PCS Orders for your active-duty parent

• Your most recent high school transcript (does not need to be an official copy)

• At least one and up to two letters of recommendation.

• A detailed resume of all employment and activities