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Appalachian State University is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and U.S. Scholars
Feb 13, 2026

Boone, NC— The Fulbright Program recognized Appalachian State University for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of&n...

2025 Spring Semester Gilman Application Prep Workshops
Jan 29, 2026

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS) will host five in-person events to help students prepare strong Gilman applications. The&...

Record-Breaking 16 Appalachian State Students Awarded Gilman International Scholarships to Study or Intern Abroad
Jan 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is proud to announce that a record 16 students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman ...

Three Appalachian Alumni Awarded 2025-26 Fulbrights to Teach or Research Abroad
Nov 14, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Three Appalachian State University alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025-2026 cycle. The Office ...

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Student Spotlight: Aleisha Whipple's Gilman Journey
Nov 12, 2025

My name is Aleisha Whipple, and as an undergraduate, I studied Biology EEE (Environmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution) with a minor in Sustainable Dev...

Fulbright U.S. Student 26-27 Appalachian Campus Deadline
Jul 2, 2025

To prepare Appalachian State University students and alumni to submit their application for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Office of National...

Summer Fulbright Student 26-27 Application Prep Workshops
May 29, 2025

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships is hosting 10 workshops this summer to help students prepare their 26-27 Fulbright applications. All...

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Fulbright Student 26-27 Application Prep Events
Mar 25, 2025

In preparation for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program deadline in October 2025, the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships has planned a series...

You're invited to find your national scholarship match!
Mar 13, 2025

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships is hosting a workshop on Wednesday (3/19/25) from 5:00-6:30 pm to help you find ...

Pell Grant Recipients: Earn up to $5000 to study abroad with a Gilman Scholarship! Join a Gilman Info Session on Wednesday Feb. 5th at 5:00pm to learn more. Email ncs@appstate.edu for more information or visit engage.appstate.edu. Plemmons Student Union 415. For a disability accommodation, visit odr.appstate.edu.

Gilman Scholarship Information Session
Jan 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship for U.S. citizens of limited financial means. The schola...