The Military Order of the Purple Heart Award recognizes demonstrated leadership ability in a cadet/midshipman enrolled in an ROTC/JROTC program in a High School, College, University or Trade School.
Eligibility:
Be an Underclassman (Seniors ARE NOT eligible);
Have a positive attitude toward ROTC/JROTC and country;
Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps; Be active in school and community affairs;
Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous semester; and
Not been a previous recipient of this award.
To provide for an Award to be presented to “military” and “non-military” organizations whose members who are not members of JROTC/ROTC Accredited Military Services High School Educational Programs
To recognize individuals from other youth non-educational attached programs with recognition for their demonstrated leadership roles within their organizations and communities.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart recognizes individuals who are: Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold, Venture Summit Award, and/or Sea Scout Quartermasters recipients, who have risen above their peers in exemplifying the qualities of that rank through extraordinary leadership skills.
About The Scout Leadership Program:
To recognize Scouts for their commitment to the Scouting Programs while they have demonstrated leadership roles within their units, schools, and communities.
Awarded to active member of:
Scouting America Troop
Girl Scout Troop
Venturing Crew
Sea Scout Ship
Be the recipient of:
Eagle Scout Award
Girl Scout Gold
Venture Summit Award
Sea Scout Quartermaster Award
3. Have demonstrated exemplary leadership in school, scouting, and community.
There is no minimum age requirement for applicants as long as all other eligibility criteria have been met according to the Scouting Program. The maximum age requirement for applicants is 18 years old. If an applicant reaches their 18th birthday during the nomination year, they remain eligible as long as they are still in high school at the time of the submission. There is no deadline for submission.
Scouting
Venturing
Sea Scouting
Girl Scouting