Appalachian State University offers scholarship opportunities to support student veterans and military-affiliated students in pursuing their educational goals. These scholarships recognize military service, academic achievement, and financial need while helping reduce the cost of higher education. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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Applications for military-affiliated scholarships are housed within ASAP - the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal. 

 

Appalachian Warrior Fund

The Appalachian Warrior Fund Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship that honors veterans and their families. It will award at least one $1,000 scholarship annually to any eligible, honorably discharged veteran or child of a veteran who has been admitted and enrolled at Appalachian State University. The total number of annual award distributions will be based on the availability of funds. 

 Eligibility
  • Veterans/sponsors must have a 10-50% disability rating awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Disability ratings above 50% are generally not considered.
  • Veterans must possess and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA; Dependent children must possess and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Applicant must be a North Carolina resident
  • Applicant must provide proof of veteran discharge status and disability rating percentage

Harry and Mary Meinhardt Memorial Scholarship

The Harry and Mary Meinhardt Memorial Scholarship for Student Veterans was established to honor the lives and legacies of Harry and Mary Meinhardt. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support to student veterans who are in good academic standing and who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship program awards two $1,000 scholarships per year (one Fall award and one Spring award).

Eligibility
  • Enrolled at Appalachian State from any branch of the U.S. Armed Services
    • Applicant must provide proof of discharge status, such as DD-214 or Leave and Earnings Statement
  • Must possess and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA for undergraduate programs, and possess and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate programs
  • Must demonstrate a financial need (student veterans receiving Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are not eligible)

Mark and Mimi Ross Scholarship

The Mark and Mimi Ross Scholarship for Military Mountaineers was established to provide financial assistance to student veterans to attend Appalachian State University. This scholarship program awards one $5,000 scholarship per academic year based on the eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility
  • Applicant must be a veteran honorably discharged from any U.S. Armed Service and
    • Applicant must provide proof of discharge status, including DD-214 or Leave and Earnings Statement
  • Must be an undergraduate student who possesses and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance (tuition and fees and/or room and board)
  • Preference given to North Carolina residents

Robert and Barbara Ashley Scholarship

The LTG (Ret) Robert P. and Barbara S. Ashley Student Veteran and Families Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to military-affiliated students attending Appalachian State University. This scholarship program awards three $1,000 scholarships per year based on the eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility
  • Applicants must meet one of these classifications:
    • Veteran must be honorably discharged from any U.S. Armed Service
    • Active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Services, including the National Guard and Reserves
    • Dependent child or spouse of an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • All applicants must be able to provide documentation of either discharge status, Leave and Earnings Statement, or sponsor information.
  • Must be an undergraduate student who possesses a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance

Anthony and Cynthia Corso PATH Scholarship

Established by Anthony and Cynthia Corso, this scholarship supports U.S. Army veterans at Appalachian State University pursuing a business degree in the Walker College of Business, and preferably transitioning directly from active-duty service. The fund provides flexible financial support during a critical period of transition from military service to academic and professional life. This fund provides one $2,000 scholarship per year.

Eligibility
  • Must be enrolled at Appalachian State University in an undergraduate program
  • Must be an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran
    • Applicant must provide proof of discharge status, such as DD-214 or Leave and Earnings Statement
  • Must be in an intended or declared Walker College of Business major/program
  • Preference is given to students directly transitioning from active-duty service