BOONE, N.C. — The Chancellor’s Scholarship at Appalachian State University is designed for students with ambitious academic goals involving graduate or professional post-baccalaureate degrees, such as the Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. It is Appalachian’s oldest competitive, merit-based full scholarship.

Ten incoming freshmen have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year.

These scholarship recipients are also admitted to the university’s Honors College where they will participate in small, rigorous classes and produce original research, such as writing an honors thesis.

Chancellor’s Scholars are provided with study-abroad opportunities beginning in their freshman year, and classroom and experiential research opportunities. The incoming class of Chancellor’s Scholars will study in Dublin, Ireland, for five days in October as part of an honors course they will be enrolled in fall semester.

In addition, Chancellor’s Scholars receive:

• Support for research and scholarship for the summer and academic year through the Office of Student Research for research and scholarship in the student’s target area of study, including travel funds to attend conferences
• Access to research support through the Honors College Partnership Board Research Support Fund
• Dedicated and personalized, professional mentoring and academic advising from the Honors College faculty and staff
• Opportunities for service-learning courses and programs locally and throughout the world, with the Appalachian and the Community Together office with travel cost support from the Honors College
• Full study abroad support to any of Appalachian’s 200 partner institution programs around the world for one or more of the eight awarded semesters, including travel cost assistance

Meet the 2015 Class of Chancellor's Scholars

Morgan Coyle of Cary, a graduate of William G. Enloe High School

Emma Hammond of Morganton, a graduate of Freedom High School

Emma Lassiter of Apex, a graduate of Apex High School

Alexander Luke of Wilmington, a graduate of John T. Hoggard High School

Elizabeth Williams of Morganton, a graduate of Freedom High School

Out-of-state recipients are...

John Dempsey of Jacksonville, Alabama, a graduate of Jacksonville High School

Emily Fedders of Beckley, West Virginia, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School

Meagan Hein of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a graduate of St. Louis Park High School

Alexxis Jester of Knoxville, Tennessee, a graduate of South-Doyle High School

Katherine Miller of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a graduate of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School

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Scholarships at Appalachian

Appalachian State University offers students the opportunity to receive a world-class education at an affordable rate, with an average of $25 million awarded to incoming, current and transfer students each year based on need, as well as academic and athletic achievement. On average, about $4.9 million in outside aid is awarded to App State students annually. App State’s Office of Student Financial Aid and University Scholarships assists students in learning about and applying for these university scholarship opportunities and also shares information about non-App State scholarships.

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About the Chancellor’s Scholarship

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is Appalachian State University’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship. It is awarded to the highest achieving students who have earned entry into App State’s Honors College. The scholarship is designed for students with ambitious academic goals — those who seek graduate or professional post-baccalaureate degrees to become physicians, Ph.D. holders and more. Chancellor’s Scholars enter a four-year program of rigorous study that covers full institutional costs (tuition, fees, room and board, book rental) and provides study abroad opportunities beginning in the first year, numerous classroom and experiential research opportunities and academic mentoring in a living–learning community. The scholarship is open to any major. Learn more.

About the Honors College

More than 500 students are enrolled in Appalachian State University's Honors College, which serves a diverse group of high-achieving, high-potential, highly motivated students from all majors. The Honors College helps students develop independent and creative thinking and high-level research skills; promotes interdisciplinary inquiry; and nurtures cultured and caring exchanges of ideas. The college’s enhanced academic experience prepares students for success in graduate or professional school and for leadership roles in their lives, communities and careers. Learn more at https://honors.appstate.edu.

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.