Merit Scholarships
All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon matriculation to Duke. There's no separate application for merit scholarships generally. The two exceptions are the Robertson Scholarship and Nakayama Scholarship.
Our office (The Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support) offers only need-based aid. Merit scholars are selected by the Office of University Scholars and Fellows.
"How will I know if I received a merit scholarship?"
All merit scholarship finalists will be notified by 8pm on April 29th for students entering in fall of 2024.
Currently enrolled students are not eligible for merit scholarship consideration with the exception of the Robertson Scholarship, which may accept students during their first year at Duke, and the Nakayama Scholarship, which is awarded to rising seniors.
The Office of University Scholars and Fellows (OUSF) is responsible for the selection of merit scholars. For more information, including a listing and description of Duke merit scholarships, please visit the Office of University Scholars and Fellows.