A.B. Duke and Duke-administered merit

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board for four years of full-time undergraduate study.

Timeline

1. Nov 2, 2026Duke 2026-27 admission: Early Decision
2. Jan 4, 2027Regular Decision . No separate Duke-administered merit application.

How to apply

Duke admission application provides initial consideration, with spring finalist interviews; no separate application for Duke-administered awards.

What you'll need

• No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission

Who can apply

Incoming first-year Duke applicants are considered through admission. A.B. Duke recognizes intellectual accomplishment; Alumni Endowed requires a Duke alumni parent/grandparent and some financial need; B.N. Duke and Trinity have Carolina geographic criteria; Karsh is for international students; University Scholars requires financial need. Robertson is separate and is not included in this listing.

Good to know

This is a directory of Duke-administered first-year merit scholarships with distinct selection criteria. Duke admission determines initial consideration; finalists are contacted for interviews.

Details

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