Katherine Baich Endowed Scholarship

The 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.

• • The amount of the Scholarship will be $2,500.00.
  • A recipient may only be awarded the scholarship once.
  • The Scholarship can be awarded in any year of undergraduate study.
  • All applications must be received by April 30, 2024.
  • The Scholarship will be announced on June 28, 2024.

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.

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.