Mission
Nationally Competitive Scholarships works with the Appalachian community to recruit and support students and recent alumni for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. This is achieved with outreach, mentorship, and advising throughout the entire application and selection process.
News and Events
Opportunity to Work with NCS!
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships seeks a graduate assistant to support our work in advising students and recent graduates interested ...
Appalachian Senior Hannah Godfrey Awarded Boren Scholarship
BOONE - The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships is pleased to announce that Hannah Godfrey has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study Bah...
Four Appalachian Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study or Intern Abroad this Summer
BOONE, N.C. - Appalachian State University is pleased to announce that four students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarshi...
Core Values
- Opportunity
- Excellence
- Mentorship
- Inclusion
- Personal Growth
What Are Nationally Competitive Scholarships?
NCS awards are externally funded opportunities to pursue language study, Master's study, teaching, research, and other creative endeavors. Through the application process, applicants become better writers, especially in genres of personal essay and grant application, further understand their strengths and challenges as a scholar, artist and/or researcher, and identify personal and professional goals connected to their vision for the future.