The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs offers scholarships to students of a deceased, disabled, or combat veteran or veteran listed as a POW/MIA. The veteran must have been a legal resident of North Carolina at the time of service or a child born in North Carolina. The applicant must attend a North Carolina school. The award is for four years. Deadline varies, so check with the Department for more details. Scholarship award amounts range between $1,500 to $4,500.

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