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Applications Open for 2026 Corvias Foundation Purple Tassel College Scholarship

Up to $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded as Corvias Foundation marks 20 years of helping military families thrive through education

WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corvias Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the educational goals of military-connected families, today opened applications for its 2026 Purple Tassel College Scholarship, offering up to $20,000 in awards to high school seniors from active-duty military families. The announcement kicks off the Foundation’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration, commemorating two decades of educational support and opportunities. Since its founding in 2006, Corvias Foundation has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to military families and children of Corvias team members.

Who May Apply

  • The Purple Tassel College Scholarship is for military dependents who are high school seniors pursuing a four-year college degree.
  • Applicants must be a child of an active-duty service member stationed at one of the following Corvias-managed installations: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Bragg, Fort Meade, Fort Polk, Fort Riley, Fort Rucker, or Fort Sill.

When to Apply

  • Applications open January 30, 2026, and close March 20, 2026.

What the Scholarship Covers

  • Recipients may use funds for tuition, school fees, on-campus housing, food, books, school supplies, transportation, or required equipment such as a personal computer.

How to Apply

  • Complete the online application here.

Recognizing that military families may pursue different paths to education and career success, Corvias Foundation will offer additional programs for active-duty military families stationed at a Corvias-managed installation:

  • Purple Tassel Vocational Achievement Scholarship: Open to high school seniors pursuing a vocational, technical or skilled trade degree or certification. The application opens on October 12, 2026, and closes on December 31, 2026.
  • The Purple Tassel Program: A free, web-based resource for college and career planning, beginning with a self-discovery assessment that helps military-connected students identify majors and careers aligned with their strengths and learning styles.
  • The Corvias Foundation Military Spouse Scholarship: Open July 20 through September 25, 2026. Funds may be used for tuition, continuing education credits, professional examinations, and related expenses.

For 20 years, Corvias Foundation has supported more than 500 military-connected families and remains committed to helping military families thrive. Through Opportunity Hubs, we connect communities with resources, tools, and partners to open pathways for achievement, foster transformative connections, and prepare students for life-enriching college and career decisions. To learn more, please visit: CorviasFoundation.org

About Corvias

Corvias partners with the Department of War (DOW) and higher education institutions to solve infrastructure and energy resiliency challenges and to create long-term, sustainable value through our unique Solutions Through Partnerships® approach. Corvias partnerships support energy resilience and quality of indoor environments through renewable energy projects, energy savings projects, and WELL for Residential certified enhancements in homes across our communities. Our more than 72,000 residents consistently highly rank the courtesy and professionalism of our maintenance and leasing personnel. Learn more at: www.corvias.com.

About Corvias Foundation

Corvias Foundation empowers military families to achieve their educational and career goals. With its flagship program, Opportunity Hubs, the Foundation is connecting its community members with partners. The goal is to support educational achievements, create transformative connections, and prepare military-connected students for their life-enriching college and career decisions. Please visit CorviasFoundation.org to learn more.

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