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Meet the 2017 Chancellor’s Scholars

This is Appalachian’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship

Chancellor’s Scholars are admitted to The Honors College and may be in any major.

About this year’s recipients

4.9 average high school grade point average

1436 average SAT score

31 average ACT composite

By Grace Bowling
Posted Aug. 2, 2017 at 10:38 a.m.

BOONE, N.C. — The Chancellor’s Scholarship is Appalachian State University’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship. It is designed for students with diverse and ambitious academic goals – those who seek graduate or professional post-baccalaureate degrees to become leaders locally and globally in their lives and careers.

Chancellor’s Scholars are admitted to The Honors College and may be in any major.

Ten incoming freshmen have been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year.

“The Chancellor’s Scholars typify the expectations we have for all of our students: academic excellence, an innovative spirit, a global curiosity and a commitment to community and service,” Chancellor Sheri N. Everts said. “As each of these scholars forge their own transformational Appalachian Experience, we know their participation in our community will bring great energy and enthusiasm to our campus.”

Chancellor’s Scholars are admitted to The Honors College at Appalachian, which supports the depth and breadth typical of their interests. The scholarship recipients may be in any major, but find nourishment in The Honors College’s interdisciplinary curriculum. As Honors students, they participate in rigorous, small, discussion-based seminars; engage vigorously as leaders in The Honors College community; and complete their studies through original research or a creative endeavor.

The scholarship offers full institutional costs for eight semesters, plus other academic and co-curricular benefits. Students must maintain a 3.45 minimum grade point average to renew the scholarship.

About the Scholars

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Frances “Claire” Brown

Waxhaw, North Carolina

Brown has been involved with Student Council, varsity athletics, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club, National French Honors Society and the National Honors Society throughout high school.

She has served her community by participating in several local organizations including Project2Heal where she is a weekly mentor with the organization that breeds and trains service dogs to be paired with individuals who otherwise could not afford them. She hopes to pursue a career involving further human space exploration. Her intended major is physics.

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Molly Campillo

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Campillo has spent the past year as a research assistant in the Biology Department of James Madison University, studying ways in which a science education influences an individual’s interpretation and understanding of graphs. The summer after her sophomore year of high school, she had the opportunity to live with a host family in Costa Rica and experience cultural immersion.

Campillo was a varsity athlete on her school’s cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams and served as president of the Key Club. Her intended major is global studies.

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Hayley Canal

Longwood, Florida

Canal was a varsity athlete, competing in track and wrestling, and the founder/president of her high school’s Save the Manatee Club. A regular volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the Nativity Catholic Church, she has traveled to the Dominican Republic to teach English and literature to local students.

She was a member of the Thespian Troupe, the yearbook staff and the National Honor Society. Canal is a pianist and songwriter with wide-ranging interests including photography, film studies and foreign affairs. Her intended majors are journalism and sustainable development.

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Michael Davis

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

An accomplished student-athlete, Davis served as team captain of the Wilkes Central soccer and swim teams in addition to student body vice president. During summer 2016, he worked as a page for North Carolina’s governor.

He hopes to continue his involvement with government during his time at Appalachian and beyond through various internships and political organizations. Davis aspires to one day hold public office. His intended major is political science.

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Madeline Gaillard

Clemmons, North Carolina

Gaillard is a true lover of learning. A dedicated student and social advocate, she is inspired to change the world in many ways. A passionate environmentalist and political activist, Gaillard was also a member of her school’s women’s soccer team.

Having held positions in the state-wide Youth and Government Program including student delegation leader, Gaillard organized a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Matthew. She hopes to become an environmental lawyer or possibly a lobbyist for a nonprofit, environmental organization. Her intended major is political science.

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Maya Galvin

Concord, North Carolina

Galvin’s interests are interdisciplinary, ranging from chemistry and literature to expressive arts and world history. Having served as social chair on her school’s Student Council and as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Galvin’s passion for leadership and service runs deep.

She was a member of the National Honor Society, Younglife, the Northwest Cabarrus High School Varsity Cheerleading Team, and the highly selective dance team The Lee-ettes. She has not yet decided on a major.

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Melissa Rowe

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Rowe held crucial leadership roles in several clubs and faith-based organizations including Key Club, National Honor Society, Skills USA and First Priority. Her culinary education has instilled in her a strong sense of appreciation for cultural diversity.

She believes that nonconformity is the path to changing the world and is deeply committed to uniting people through their differences. Rowe is fascinated by the chemistry of the body, and she plans to research the differences between cancerous and healthy cells. Her intended major is molecular biology.

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Zykkiah Silver

Charlotte, North Carolina

A strong believer that education is the key to overcoming life’s obstacles, Silver has dedicated herself to her studies through participation in the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) and involvement with the National Honor Society. She aims to defy all odds and to use the challenges she has faced as motivation for academic excellence and active, community leadership.

Through study of the global hunger crisis, Silver plans to work towards eliminating this epidemic that can prohibit a child from living and maintaining a quality life. Her intended major is global studies.

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Emma Strange

Greensboro, North Carolina

Strange is a passionate researcher and social justice advocate. During her attendance at Governor’s School in 2016, Strange conducted research about Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of abortion. She has also conducted a self-designed study on the effects of LGBT-inclusive sex education on biases towards LGBT people.

In addition to her involvement with several clubs and organizations, including Beta Club and Tri M Honors Music Society, Strange is a competitive cellist and served as a student representative to the Guilford County Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Her intended major is sociology.

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Lindsey Wise

Simpsonville, South Carolina

An avid explorer of the Appalachian mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Wise seeks out challenging environments and thrives on the patterns and logic that the field of mathematics employs. Wise is drawn to the challenges of visual art, specifically drawing and painting, as much as to difficult math problems and intends to major in mathematics and studio art.

Recently, Wise partnered with a local community college professor to conduct a year-long research project on color-recursive visual cryptography and has completed and presented two artistic portfolios.

Dr. Garrett McDowell contributed to this story.

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About this year’s recipients

4.9 average high school grade point average

1436 average SAT score

31 average ACT composite

Chancellor’s Scholarship benefits
Financial
  • Full institutional costs for eight semesters (tuition, fees, housing and meal plan)
  • Support for research and scholarship
  • Tuition assistance for summer travel courses
Academics
  • Dedicated and personalized, professional mentoring and academic advising
  • Priority access to The Honors College international faculty-led courses and to The Honors College international clinical experiences
  • Priority registration for course selection
Travel
  • Full study abroad support to any of more than 200 partner institutions around the world
Beyond the classroom
  • Membership in the Chancellor’s Scholars community
  • Special study space
  • Priority housing available in honors-only floors located in Cone Hall and Summit Hall
  • Access to the network of more than 500 alumni of the Chancellor’s Scholars program from the last 30 years for mentoring, internship and professional opportunities
  • Service-learning opportunities locally and globally
  • Participation in The Honors College and AHA! (Appalachian Honors Association) activities, including lectures, service opportunities and social events
Chancellor’s Scholarship
Chancellor’s Scholarship

This full-ride opportunity is Appalachian State University’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship.

It is designed for students with ambitious academic goals.

Learn more
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10 students named as 2016 Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients
Oct. 10, 2016

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Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
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Ten freshmen have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship, designed for those wanting to eventually pursue graduate or professional degrees.

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About Scholarships at App State

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. Learn more at https://scholarships.appstate.edu.

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.

Chancellor’s Scholars are admitted to The Honors College and may be in any major.

About this year’s recipients

4.9 average high school grade point average

1436 average SAT score

31 average ACT composite

Chancellor’s Scholarship benefits
Financial
  • Full institutional costs for eight semesters (tuition, fees, housing and meal plan)
  • Support for research and scholarship
  • Tuition assistance for summer travel courses
Academics
  • Dedicated and personalized, professional mentoring and academic advising
  • Priority access to The Honors College international faculty-led courses and to The Honors College international clinical experiences
  • Priority registration for course selection
Travel
  • Full study abroad support to any of more than 200 partner institutions around the world
Beyond the classroom
  • Membership in the Chancellor’s Scholars community
  • Special study space
  • Priority housing available in honors-only floors located in Cone Hall and Summit Hall
  • Access to the network of more than 500 alumni of the Chancellor’s Scholars program from the last 30 years for mentoring, internship and professional opportunities
  • Service-learning opportunities locally and globally
  • Participation in The Honors College and AHA! (Appalachian Honors Association) activities, including lectures, service opportunities and social events
Chancellor’s Scholarship
Chancellor’s Scholarship

This full-ride opportunity is Appalachian State University’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship.

It is designed for students with ambitious academic goals.

Learn more
10 students named as 2016 Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients
10 students named as 2016 Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients
Oct. 10, 2016

The 10 newest recipients of the university’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship arrived on campus this fall.

Read the story
Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship supports students with graduate or professional degree goals
Sep. 9, 2015

Ten freshmen have been awarded a full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarship, designed for those wanting to eventually pursue graduate or professional degrees.

Read the story

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