The Jagannathan Scholarship funds undergraduate students enrolled or enrolling at Appalachian State University, part of the University of North Carolina system. It supports students who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA, academic achievement, leadership, and are nominated by their school's financial aid office. The recipient university rotates among UNC constituent institutions in subsequent years.
Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an undergraduate program at Appalachian State University, be North Carolina residents for tuition, nominated by their school's financial aid office, and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.