Office of International Programs

Award Amounts:

Scholarship awards typically range from $250 to $2,000.  Applicants are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they qualify.   Students may receive one scholarship per Appalachian State degree program.

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarships are open to degree-seeking Appalachian State students who:

• are enrolled at least half-time, and

• apply to a study abroad program that offers academic credit.

Students may receive a maximum of one scholarship award per degree program.

Applying Before Program Acceptance:

Enrollment in a study abroad program is not required at the time of application.  Recipients who are not yet admitted to a program must apply to one within four weeks of receiving the award. All program application deadlines still apply.

Enrollment Requirements While Abroad:

Participants in semester programs must maintain a course load equivalent to full-time enrollment as defined by Appalachian State and the host institution (whichever requirement is greater).

Application Requirements:

The OIP scholarship application includes two essays, each with a maximum length of 4,000 characters.

Essay 1 Prompt:  

International experiences and destinations vary widely. Describe the factors that influence program or destination selection and explain how the experience will support personal, academic, and/or professional goals.

Essay 2 Prompt:  

What unique background and life experiences do you have which will help you positively contribute to your international experience and the host community? How will you continue this global learning when you return home? For example, becoming more active on campus, continuing to engage with the host language, encouraging others to travel internationally, learn a language, or be more globally engaged. Be specific.

Notification Timeline:

Applicants are notified of scholarship decisions by email within four weeks of the application deadline.

Disbursment of Funds:

Scholarship awards are credited to the student account for the term in which the study abroad program takes place.

• Funds are typically posted within 10 days of the program departure date.

• This timeline should be considered when making financial arrangements.

• All award recipients are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit through the University.

For detailed information about scholarship disbursement, the impact on financial aid, and required study abroad financial forms, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Adam P. Kephart Endowed Scholarship for International Programs

Established in 1994, the funds generated by the Adam P. Kephart Endowed Scholarship are directed to the highest and best use of "international" programs at Appalachian State University. Scholarships are provided to programs that offer the greatest potential for increasing international understanding.

Appalachian State University Study Abroad Scholarship

This fund was established by Appalachian State University to provide scholarship support for Appalachian students participating in study abroad programs.

Chelsea Bell and Robert W. Garrett Scholarship for Study Abroad

This fund was established in 2017 to provide scholarships to students participating in international study abroad programs. 

David Knight Endowment for International Experiences

This fund was established to provide support to students participating in an Education Abroad program.

Garrett Family Global Engagement Scholarship

This fund was established to provide support to students participating in an education abroad programs or to support international students participating in Appalachian State University’s academic programs.  Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Global Engagement Scholarship

This endowment fund was established in 2001 to provide scholarship support for Appalachian students participating in approved international education programs and/or to support international degree-seeking students studying at Appalachian.

Go Abroad: International Appalachian Scholarship

Established in 2009 by members of International Appalachian (INTAPP), a student organization, this endowed fund supports Appalachian students of all majors traveling abroad to the country of their choice for the purpose of study, research, or internship.

• 2.5 GPA
• Preference for financial need

Jacob Alexander Little Endowed Scholarship

• Preference given to Communication majors in the College of Fine and Applied Arts
• Preference given to tenor, bass, or snare drummers in the Marching Mountaineers

Kathryn “Katie” Stout Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship

Established in 2008 in memory of Kathryn "Katie" Stout, the purpose of this endowed fund is to provide financial assistance to Appalachian State University students who are enrolled in approved University study abroad programs, with preference given to students who are studying in China.

• Preference for travel to China
• One page essay explaining how study abroad opportunities will positively impact their Appalachian Educational Experience

Landon Hill Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in honor of Landon Hill, Appalachian student and active member of International Appalachian (INTAPP). The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to Appalachian State University students interested in studying abroad.

The following criteria apply:

1. The fund is awarded to Appalachian State University students who demonstrate financial need and the desire to increase understanding of humanity worldwide and
2. Multiple students to be awarded annually as the funds will allow.

Mary Jo Sharpe Scholarship for Global Experiences

Established in 2019 to provide scholarship support to students participating in education abroad programs or to support international students participating in Appalachian State University’s academic programs with preference given to students participating in programs related to Uganda or Italy.  Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

T. Marvin Williamsen Study Abroad Scholarship

Established in 2009 by the Office of International Programs in honor of Dr. T. Marvin Williamsen's tenure as the first Associate Vice Chancellor for International Programs at Appalachian, this scholarship provides support for Appalachian students participating in various education abroad programs.

Woodson-Horine Global Engagement Scholarship

This endowment fund was established in 2001 to provide scholarship support for Appalachian students participating in approved international education programs and/or to support international degree-seeking students studying at Appalachian.