Scholarships

Department of History Scholarships for 2024-25

[NOTE: All awards are subject to availability of funds.] 

Professor Thomas K. Keefe History Scholarships

The Professor Thomas K. Keefe History Scholarships were established by Carl Jackson and other donors in memory of one of Appalachian's truly outstanding teachers. The scholarship is to assist a full-time undergraduate history major and a graduate student in the pursuit of their studies. To be eligible, you must be a full-time student at Appalachian [defined as at least twelve (12) semester hours for undergraduates and at least nine (9) semester hours for graduates] and be enrolled for the full academic year. Applicants must also be rising juniors or seniors or graduate students with a grade point average of 3.25 or above. Award: TBD (each)

The Dr. Donald B. Saunders Memorial Scholarship for History Honors Students

The Dr. Donald B. Saunders Memorial Scholarship for History Honors Students has recently been established to honor Dr. Saunders' extraordinary work in the then University Honors Program, and in the Department of History at Appalachian.   To be eligible, the student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior who is majoring or minoring in History within the College of Arts and Sciences and is enrolled in the Honors College (freshman and transfer students who declare their major in their first year are not eligible for this award).  Award: TBD

Worth Sweet Scholarship for History, Secondary Education

History majors earning a B.S. degree with teacher certification may apply for the Worth Sweet Scholarship if they (1) are rising juniors or seniors, (2) have a GPA of 3.00 or better and (3) can demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. (A completed Financial Aid Form [FAFSA] must be on file with the Office of Financial Aid.) The award is renewable upon re-application and re-selection. Students must be enrolled for the full academic year. Award: TBD

Evelyn Shepherd and Brenda Greene History Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time students majoring in history, rising sophomores, juniors or seniors, permanent residents of Ashe, Avery or Watauga counties and should demonstrate satisfactory academic accomplishment (at least a 3.0 GPA). Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need. (FAFSA is not required.) The award is renewable upon re-application and re-selection. Students must be enrolled for the full academic year. Award: TBD

Robert D. Warren Endowment History Scholarship

Applicants must be history majors, be rising juniors or seniors and have a minimum (3.0 GPA). Preference in awarding the scholarship will go to applicants who can demonstrate financial need. Students must be enrolled for the full academic year. Award: TBD

Clara Dougherty Brown Memorial Scholarship in History Endowment

Each year the History Department awards the Clara Dougherty Brown Scholarship to a graduate student. To be eligible you must be a graduate student in the Department of History, a North Carolinian and have an interest in historic preservation or restoration. Students must be enrolled for the full academic year. Award: TBD

The Benjamin Frosst Little Endowed Scholarship for International Travel

The History Department is inviting applicants effective immediately for a scholarship that can help you pay for study abroad programs. The Benjamin Frosst Little Endowed Scholarship for International Travel will provide funding to any History major who plans to enroll in an international study program that will occur in the 2024-25 academic year (2nd Summer Session 2024 through First Summer Session 2025). Priority will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. The awarding of this scholarship is contingent on being accepted and participating in an international study program.  Award: TBD

Joseph E. Sawyer, Jr. Scholarship for History 

The Joseph E. Sawyer Jr. Scholarship for History can be awarded to a student who is a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior who is a declared History major (BA or BS) at Appalachian State, with a 3.0 GPA (cumulative) or higher, and has at least one written recommendation from a member of Appalachian's History faculty - preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.  Award: TBD

 

Applying for Scholarships: All scholarships must be applied for through the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (A.S.A.P.)  (https://appstate.academicworks.com/opportunities)

Applications are being accepted December 1, 2023 through February 7, 2024.  The deadline for all submissions is Feb. 7, 2024.  If you have any problems or questions please email both hermanhk@appstate.edu and scholarships@appstate.edu

College Scholarships

Consider scholarships offered by the college. Visit the college website to see the qualifications for each scholarship offered. For more questions, contact the Dean's office at cas@appstate.edu or (828) 262-3078. 

  • Sally A. Callegari Memorial Scholarship for Gender Diversity in Animal Studies
  • Drs. Joanne Smith and Don R. Brannon Scholarship for Natural Sciences
  • Richard A. Thomas Memorial Scholarship for Arts and Sciences 
  • Jonathan K. Perryman Memorial Scholarship for the Sciences
  • GlaxoSmithKline Women in Science Scholarships
  • The Peggy Harmon Shore Pre-Health Care Professional Endowed Scholarship