Applicants need the following documents in order to apply for the North Carolina Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship.
| Required Document | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Birth Certificate — Must identify the veteran parent. If the veteran parent is not listed, provide appropriate documentation establishing the parent-child relationship. |
| ☐ | DD Form 214 — Submit documentation of the veteran parent's qualifying military service. If there are multiple DD Forms 214, combine them into one file. (DD-214 must not contain any redactions) |
| ☐ | Federal Tax Return — Submit the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 (federal tax return) from applicant’s parents, and if applicable, the applicant. If no return was filed, provide a brief written explanation. |
| ☐ | High School Transcript — Submit the most current transcript available at the time of application. If the applicant has not graduated from high school at the time of applying, the applicant must provide an official, complete high school transcript immediately upon graduation. Please send your official, complete high school transcript to NCDMVA.Scholarships@milvets.nc.gov. using subject line (Student Name – High School Transcript). |
| ☐ | College Transcript — Required only if applicant is currently enrolled and attending college or if the applicant attended college after high school. |
| ☐ | Marriage Certificate — Required if eligibility is based on a stepparent relationship or when the veteran parent is not listed on the applicant’s birth certificate. |
| ☐ | Death Certificate — Required if the veteran parent is deceased. |
| ☐ | Selective Service Registration Acknowledgment — Generally required for male applicants. If at the time of applying, the male applicant has not obtained the age of 18 to comply with selective service registration, please provide a brief written explanation. Upon reaching the age of 18, please provide proof of compliance and send to NCDMVA.Scholarships@milvets.nc.gov. using subject line (Student Name –Selective Service). Applicant may register at https://www.sss.gov/. |
| ☐ | Applicant Résumé — Include employment, school activities, extracurricular activities, sports, volunteer service, hobbies, or other relevant experience. |
| ☐ | NCDMVA-12 – Authorization for Release of Information (Requires Veteran parent’s signature) |
| ☐ | NCDMVA-17G – Permission for Access to Student Records |
| ☐ | NCDMVA-11 – Affidavit School Declaration |
| ☐ | School Acceptance Letter or proof of Enrollment Documentation |
| ☐ | Two Signed Letters of Recommendation — At least one recommendation must be from a teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or academic counselor. |
| ☐ | Additional Supporting Documentation — Submit other documents necessary to establish eligibility or requested by NCDMVA. |
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