2025 Youth Scholarship Program
About NCSLVA's Youth Scholarship Program - 2026 Scholarship Application Now Available
Scholarships to Support the Futures of the Sons and Daughters of First Responders
The electronic security industry works closely with the public safety sector. We appreciate the contribution that police, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs offer to our communities. To show this appreciation, our program was developed to provide college/industry scholarship awards to the children of first responders.
High school seniors who have a commitment to excellence and are inspired by the work their First Responder parent(s) do in our communities, are invited to apply.
Application Deadline March 20, 2026.
Required Documents for applying for 2025 NCSLVA Youth Scholarship
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION:
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official SAT/ACT Scores (optional for 2026)
- College Acceptance Letter
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation (from high school counselor, teacher or outside agency.)
- Proof of Parent's Occupation (copy of ID or supervisory letter on station letterhead is acceptable.)
- Documentation of Community Service Hours to be uploaded
- Essay Prompt: "What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community and/or being in the life safety industry." (500-1,000 words)
Step 1: Students should apply directly using this link
Step 2: The Youth Scholarship committee will review applications and notify winners by April 6th
Step 3: The winner and the student’s first responder parent will be acknowledged and presented with a check at the annual convention business meeting at the 2026 Annual Convention at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach on April 21st!