Principal Fellows
The North Carolina Principal Fellows Program (NCPFP) is a competitive, merit-based scholarship loan to persons of exceptional academic ability who have teaching or relevant experience and desire to enter school administration in a North Carolina public school.
Appalachian State University welcomed its first cohort of MSA Principal Fellows in the fall of 2022. Subsequent cohorts will begin in fall 2024 and 2026.
Traditional MSA vs. Principal Fellows MSA
Questions to Consider | A traditional MSA might be right for you if… | A Principal Fellow's MSA may be a better fit if… |
What is the coursework commitment? | Part-Time (6hrs.) online for 6 consecutive semesters | Full-Time (9hrs.) during 2 academic years with summer PD commitments |
What is my financial commitment? | Standard tuition rates and fees | Grant funded in-state tuition and books** |
What are the benefits? | Part-Time course schedule | Executive Coach during internship and first year in an AP role |
When does the program start? | Fall, Spring and Summer | Fall of 2022, 2024 & 2026 |
How many years in classroom teach experience are required? | 3 years | 4 years |
How do I apply? | There is a two-step process: | |
Who can I contact if I have questions? | Dr. Kimberly Money | Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm |
| **Subject to repayment if not employed in an administrative role after graduation in a NC public school | ||