BOONE—The Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will award two scholarships to students majoring in teacher education. One scholarship will be awarded to a student at Appalachian State University and one will be awarded to a student at Lees-McRae College.

The application deadline is May 15. Applicants must be female students, graduates of a North Carolina high school and enrolled at either Appalachian or Lees-McRae. They must also have a 3.0 GPA or better. Preference will be given to college juniors.

To apply, send a letter of application with a statement of financial need, a list of other financial aid received, statement of commitment to teaching, list of extracurricular activities, both on and off campus, complete and current transcript, and two letters of reference/recommendation.

Completed applications should be sent to Dr. Betty B. Long, Appalachian State University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Boone, N.C. 28608.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is the largest professional organization in the world whose primary purpose is the advancement of education and women educators.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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