BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has named three first-year students as the newest recipients of the Bill and Hughlene Frank Scholarship.

Established by The Stanley and Dorothy Frank Family Foundation in 2021, the Frank Scholarship offers substantial support — covering approximately 75% of the cost of tuition — to App State students who have graduated from a high school in Guilford County.

“As one of App State’s most significant scholarships, the Frank Scholars Program provides incredible resources and opportunities for its recipients,” said Will Sears, App State’s interim vice chancellor of university advancement. “We are deeply grateful to the Frank Family Foundation for supporting this unique experience for our students.”

This year’s recipients are:

• Olivia Munhall, a first-year biology major from Jamestown.
• Symone Rhodes, a first-year political science major from High Point.
• Harrison Rose, a first-year student from Greensboro, major undecided.

The three new scholars join a cohort that includes nine returning scholars.

Renewable for up to four years for full-time students, the Frank Scholars Program also facilitates opportunities for students to pursue Greensboro-based internships and to network with peers and community leaders.

The Frank Scholarship is one of App State’s prestigious and highly competitive first-year scholarships.

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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.

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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.