Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans
Up to 8 semesters of tuition/fees at NC colleges for children of disabled, deceased, or POW/MIA wartime veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — North Carolina
- Who it's for
- Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $7,000-$9,000/year at UNC system schools
- Where it applies
- North Carolina
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans?
Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans is a North Carolina education & training benefit for survivors, dependents. Up to 8 semesters of tuition/fees at NC colleges for children of disabled, deceased, or POW/MIA wartime veterans. The listed value is $7,000-$9,000/year at UNC system schools.
Who qualifies
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- North Carolina residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Applicant must be under age 25, a NC resident, and the child of a veteran whose qualifying condition occurred during a wartime period. Classes:
- Class I-A: Parent died in wartime service or from service-connected condition
- Class I-B: Parent rated 100% disabled by VA due to wartime service
- Class II: Parent rated 20%-99% disabled or awarded Purple Heart
- Class III: Parent receiving VA pension for total/permanent disability, or served in combat zone
- Class IV: Parent was POW or MIA
Veteran parent must have been a NC legal resident at entry into service, OR the child was born in NC and has been a continuous resident.
What Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans covers
Covers
Up to 8 academic semesters of tuition/fees at approved NC colleges and universities (8-year time limit).
Important to know
Class II/III = February 14; Classes I-A, I-B, IV = June 1 or December 1.
Program has faced funding limitations recently; check the official portal for current award amounts and application status. Source page (scholarships.milvets.nc.gov) returned HTTP 403 on automated verification on 2026-05-12 - verify details directly with the NC DMVA Scholarship Office before relying on amounts.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: scholarships.milvets.nc.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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