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Current and former North Carolina foster youth who were in U.S. foster care on or after their 17th birthday, were adopted from foster care after age 16, or entered kinship guardianship from foster care after age 16 may apply for Education and Training Vouchers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens and at least 18 years old.
Eligible students may receive up to $5,000 per year for up to five years or until age 26 toward accredited college or vocational training. Funding is limited and first-come, first-served.
Complete the ETV application and submit semester enrollment documentation from your school confirming enrollment, cost of attendance, and unmet need. Reapply each year.
The Foster Care to Success North Carolina ETV Program awards Up to $5,000.
The application does not publish a fixed deadline. Apply early because a rolling award can close after its funds or available places are filled.
Key requirements include: United States; North Carolina; Age 18-26; Financial need. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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