North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans

NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Amount: $4,500
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

This scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible children of deceased, disabled, or POW/MIA wartime veterans who are North Carolina residents and attending an approved institution in the state.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.0+
  • Demographic: veteran
  • North Carolina resident
  • Child of a wartime veteran who meets specific service-related criteria (e.g., killed in action, POW, disabled)
  • Enrolled in an eligible North Carolina institution

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Proof of veteran's service and status
  • Proof of relationship
  • NC residency verification
  • FAFSA

Timeline

Applications open in January. Deadline March 1. Notifications typically sent in the summer.

Tips

Gather all necessary documentation regarding your parent's military service and your relationship. Ensure proof of NC residency is clear.