A hiker in a high-altitude landscape above the clouds, highlighting rugged terrain

Research Funds

The Honors College at Appalachian strongly supports student research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Kira Brisotti on a day trip in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

International Education Scholarship

The International Education Scholarship Award is given exclusively to Honors students who are traveling abroad for a minimum of two weeks and gaining academic credit for their experience.

Corbin Ester working in a laboratory setting, with scientific equipment and lab supplies visible on shelves in the background.

Garrett Scholarship

The George Williams Garrett Memorial Scholarship provides $1000 support to students in the Honors College at Appalachian who are interested in pursuing careers in scientific research. 

A student conducting physics research at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Dr. Dane Ward Endowed Honors Research Scholarship

The Dr. Dane Ward Endowed Research Scholarship honors the continuing life and great work of our colleague and friend Dr. Dane Ward, most recently dean, and now former dean, of the University Libraries at Appalachian. It supports exceptional research projects by Honors students at Appalachian.