Who Can Apply:
- You must be the child of a military veteran or an armed forces member.
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Fall 2026 semester.
- You must be at least 17 years old.
- You must be a citizen of the United States.
Submission: We ask that all applicants include a 1,000 word essay response to the following question:
“‘What role should the military play in shaping our country’s future? How should our military interact with the wider world?”
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://www.jdmurphylaw.com/scholarship
