Kids' Chance of North Carolina Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of North Carolina
About This Scholarship
Kids' Chance of North Carolina awards $3,000 to $6,000 per year to the children of workers who were killed or seriously injured in a compensable workplace accident or occupational disease with a North Carolina employer. The organization grants scholarships twice a year - applications are due July 30 for the fall semester and November 30 for the spring semester - and approves as many awards as each year's funding allows.
Applicants must be 16 to 25 years old at the time of application and accepted or enrolled at a university, college, or technical school. The paperwork is lighter than most scholarships of this size: a recent transcript (unofficial is fine), a FAFSA Student Aid Report for college-bound students, and either the parent's death certificate or proof of a compensable workers' compensation claim. There is no essay. Payment goes directly to the student's school after enrollment is verified.
Eligible students can reapply for up to four years, which makes the program function as a renewable award worth up to $24,000 across a degree. Families with a compensable North Carolina claim should also note that the scholarship committee works directly with applicants to complete files, a reflection of the program's mission to remove barriers rather than add them.
Eligibility
- Dependent child of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a North Carolina employer
- Between 16 and 25 years old at the time of application
- Accepted or enrolled at a university, college, or technical school
- FAFSA Student Aid Report required for students attending a college or university
How To Apply
- Complete the online application linked from the scholarships page at kidschancenc.org (returning recipients use the renewal link)
- Attach a recent transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report if attending a college or university, and either the parent's death certificate or proof of a compensable claim
- Submit by July 30 for the fall semester or November 30 for the spring semester
- Respond to any follow-up requests from the scholarship committee; awards are paid directly to your school
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for a Kids' Chance of North Carolina scholarship?
Students aged 16 to 25 whose parent was killed or seriously injured in a compensable workplace accident or occupational disease with a North Carolina employer, and who are accepted or enrolled at a college, university, or technical school.
How much is the award?
Scholarships range from $3,000 to $6,000 per year, granted for the fall and spring semesters as funds allow.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes. Eligible students can reapply for up to four years using the renewal application.