BOONE, N.C. — Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded Diversity Scholarships for the 2019–20 academic year. This four-year leadership development opportunity covers full in-state tuition and fees (tuition, fees, book rental) and includes specially designed leadership workshops, service-learning, international experiences and mentorship opportunities. The students were chosen from more than 2,900 applicants.
The Diversity Scholars Program is one of Appalachian’s top scholarship programs. Since 2008, it has recognized merit in scholarship and brought people together from different cultures and backgrounds to work on building unity through diversity while focusing on scholarship, community and service. Through funding secured by Chancellor Sheri Everts, the scholarship has covered full in-state tuition and fees for four years since fall 2016.
“Appalachian is committed to being a community that embraces diversity of thought, belief and community,” Everts said. “Members of the scholarship committee shared these students are deeply engaged in their communities and look forward to being active participants in Appalachian’s academic community. I thank the members of the scholarship committee for their work in selecting our newest class of Diversity Scholars.”
The Diversity Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement, a willingness to create positive change and a commitment to the principles of diversity. All first-year students are eligible for the scholarship, which is renewable for students maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
Each Diversity Scholar is to provide 15 hours of community service to the university and greater community, and engage in a semesterlong international experience prior to the start of their senior year.
The 2019–20 Diversity Scholarship recipients:
Maegan Nicole Adolph, of Jefferson, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Jefferson, North Carolina
Tyler Renee Bland, of Wake Forest, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Laoura Boiro, of Charlotte, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ella Sophia Brose, of Cary, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Cary, North Carolina
Jesus Eduardo Diaz Moroyoqui, of Asheboro, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Asheboro, North Carolina
Sarah Autumn Edmondson, of Camden, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Camden, North Carolina
Daeja Noel Gardner, of Greenville, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Greenville, North Carolina
Daniel Xiao McLeod, of Raleigh, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Raleigh, North Carolina
Jamie Guerrero-Morales, of Andrews, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Andrews, North Carolina
Nicholas Andrew Paredes, of Miami, Florida, is a recipient of the Diversity Scholarship at Appalachian State University. Photo submitted
Miami, Florida
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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 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.
