Join the prestigious North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at Appalachian State University and launch your career in education with purpose and support.
This competitive program offers up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans for students committed to teaching in:
- Elementary education
- Special education
- STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
As a Teaching Fellow at App State, you’ll gain access to exclusive enrichment experiences, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities designed to prepare you for success in the classroom and beyond.
Be First. Be Bold. Be an App State Teaching Fellow.
Who Is Eligible?
The Teaching Fellows program at App State welcomes applications from:
- North Carolina high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in education
- Transfer students from NC community colleges or other NC institutions
- Newly declared education majors at Appalachian State University
- Individuals with a bachelor’s degree seeking teacher licensure in North Carolina
Student Spotlight
Kat Plutzker
Being a part of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at Appalachian State University has provided me with a multitude of tools and experiences that have shaped me and my future education career. Being a part of such an incredible group of fellow teachers has allowed me to build relationships and connections with students and educators who all share the same goal as me, to become the best teacher possible. I have been able to learn from and network with experienced educators as well as gain knowledge in the field of pedagogy through professional development and a plethora of memorable collaborative opportunities.
Being a part of this community has given me a constant support system allowing for me to grow my love for and understanding of the art of teaching. It has provided me with connections to students on similar paths as me, as well as students on different paths, allowing for strong collaboration and teamwork to push me to be the strongest future teacher possible. Allowing myself to become fully immersed into such an incredible program is an opportunity I am so thankful to have been given and one that I couldn’t recommend more to anyone choosing to step into the role as a future teacher!
-- Kat Plutzker, senior biology secondary education major
App State Teaching Fellows Degree Options
Discover the approved degree programs at Appalachian State University for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program:
