The Wilson Scholars Program, Appalachian State University’s premier scholarship program, embodies the true Appalachian spirit: a rich blend of academic excellence, leadership and service.

This scholarship program attracts passionate individuals, instills in them a commitment to change the world and provides the resources for them to think creatively, strategically and collaboratively. It was established in 2013 with a generous gift by 1975 Appalachian alumni Carole and Brad Wilson.

Students represent a variety of majors and disciplines — from business and science, to the arts and humanities.

Read about the inaugural recipients who just graduated, as well as the incoming scholars for fall 2018:

‘Four years of transformative change’

Graduating Wilson Scholars reflect on their experiences in Appalachian’s premier scholarship program

May 15, 2018

Lily Shaw, Emma Labovitz, Sarah Aldridge and Juliet Irving said the scholarship allowed them to explore new possibilities and see how diverse academic interests could intersect with leadership and service.

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Appalachian State University announces 2018 Wilson Scholars

June 1, 2018

On the heels of the graduation of three inaugural Wilson Scholars, Appalachian names six incoming students as Wilson Scholars. The Wilsons Scholars Program is the university’s premier, merit-based scholarship.

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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, cost-effective education. 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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