The Katherine Baich Endowment was established to provide assistance paying for housing for children and grandchildren of Veterans with service-connected disabilities during their undergraduate studies at either a community college, college, or university. The founder of the Endowment wanted to recognize the sacrifices made by Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their families on behalf of our nation
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The recipient must be a resident of North Carolina.
The recipient must be under 25 years of age, and be the child or grandchild of a Veteran with a service-connected disability.
A Scholarship Committee Chairperson(s) appointed by the Board of Purple Heart Homes shall receive all applications by May 22, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged by email, and the winner will be notified by June 30, 2026. Arrangements will be made for a presentation ceremony as soon as feasible after the winner is notified.
A recipient may only be awarded the scholarship one time.
The Scholarship can be awarded in any year of undergraduate study.
The Scholarship winner will be announced on June 30, 2025.
The recipient must be under 25 years of age, and the child or grandchild of a veteran with a service-connected disability.
All applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2026.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A completed application.
A copy of a high school diploma and transcript, or GED certificate.
A copy of the Veteran’s DD 214.
A copy of the Veteran’s letter of disability from the Veterans Administration.
A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
A statement of financial need, which lists all grants and scholarships that the applicant has received, and a description of why you need assistance from the Endowment.
