Scholarship Undergraduate

North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class II

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
327
Days
February 14 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Birth certificate; DD214; Federal Tax Return; NCDMVA-12, "Authorization For Release Of Information"; Marriage Certification, if the veteran is a stepparent; Death Certification, if the veteran parent is deceased
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class II is for students with a veteran parent rated by USDVA as much as 20 percent but less than 100 percent disabled due to wartime service as defined in the law, or was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received. 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.

Amount Details

$7,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 25 years old
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of North Carolina
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in North Carolina
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Birth certificate; DD214; Federal Tax Return; NCDMVA-12, "Authorization For Release Of Information"; Marriage Certification, if the veteran is a stepparent; Death Certification, if the veteran parent is deceased
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact ncdmva.scholarships@milvets.nc.gov
Tel: 984-204-2981 Address 4001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4001