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North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class III

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$7,000

deadline Due: February 14, 2027
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class III, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards of $7000 each. Location restrictions exist. Military service requirements apply.

Description

The North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class III will be awarded to students who will meet one of the following: (A) have a veteran parent who is or was at time of death drawing pension for total and permanent disability as rated by the USDVA; (B) have a veteran parent who is a deceased war veteran who was honorably discharged and who does not qualify under any other provision within this statute; or (C) served in a combat zone or waters adjacent to a combat zone and received a campaign badge or medal and who does not qualify under any other provision with this statute. Students in public, community and technical colleges or institutes will receive free tuition, a room allowance, a board allowance, and exemption from certain mandatory fees set forth in the law. Students in private college and junior colleges will receive $7,000 per nine-month academic year. The scholarship may be renewed for four academic years if used within 8 years. Two recommendations must be submitted, at least one recommendation must be from a teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or academic counselor. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the scholarship and the documents that must be submitted.