Are you an international student looking to study at Duke University in USA on scholarship! The Karsh International Scholarship Program at Duke University provides full financial support to exceptional international undergraduate students. Applicants must have great academic record and demonstrates financial need to be eligible for this scholarship and only applicants from selected countries will be considered.
The Karsh International Scholars Program is open to international students who are applying to Duke University as first-year undergraduates. No separate application is required for the scholarship you will be considered for the scholarship upon admission and if you meet the requirements. To be eligible, students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and a passion for advancing social change.
Established in 2010 through a donation from Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh, the program aims to bring together a diverse cohort of global scholars. The Karsh International Scholars represent over 20 countries across the world. As part of a tight-knit community at Duke, the scholars engage in interdisciplinary research, leadership, and service. The program exemplifies Duke’s commitment to need-based financial aid and academic excellence.
Scholarship Details:
| Country | USA |
| Institution | Duke University |
| Type | Fully Funded |
| Degree | Undergraduate |
| Eligible Countries | All |
| Deadline | November 1, January 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Here are the application requirements for Karsh International Scholarship,
- International students applying to Duke University as first-year undergraduates
- Demonstrated financial need
- Strong academic achievement
- Leadership potential and a commitment to advancing social change
- Must be eligible for need-based financial aid
Scholarship Benefits:
The Karsh International Scholars Program provides comprehensive support for its scholars, including:
- Full tuition, room, and board
- Mandatory fees
- Documented need that exceeds those costs
- Three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships, and other opportunities that will advance your academic career.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to outstanding international students from any country outside of the United States. Currently scholars are from countries like Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, England, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Kenya, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, South Korea, Tunisia, Vietnam, Wales, and Zimbabwe.
Duke University Majors
- Ancient Religion & Society: Interdepartmental Major in Classical Studies and Religious Studies
- African & African American Studies
- Art History
- Art History: Architecture
- Art History: Museum Theory & Practice
- Art History & Visual Arts
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Biophysics
- Brazilian and Global Portuguese Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering*
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Languages
- Computational Media: Interdepartmental Major in Computer Science and Visual and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Cultural Anthropology
- Dance
- Earth and Climate Sciences
- Economics
- Electrical and Computer Engineering*
- English
- Environmental Engineering*
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Sciences and Policy
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- French & Francophone Studies
- Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies
- German
- Global Cultural Studies
- Global Health**
- History
- Interdepartmental Major in Linguistics and Computer Science
- Interdepartmental Major in Math and Computer Science on Data Science
- Interdepartmental Major in Statistics and Computer Science on Data Science
- Interdisciplinary Engineering & Applied Science (IDEAS)*
- International Comparative Studies
- Italian & European Studies
- Linguistics
- Marine Science & Conservation
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Program II (self-designed degree, BA or BS)
- Psychology
- Public Policy Studies
- Religious Studies
- Romance Studies
- Russian
- Slavic and Eurasian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish, Latin American, and Latino/a Studies
- Statistical Science
- Theater Studies
- Visual Arts
- Visual and Media Studies
- Visual & Media Studies: Cinematic Arts
Scholarship Deadline
The deadline for Karsh International Scholarship Program at Duke University is November 1 for Early Decision and January 2 for Regular Decision.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Karsh International Scholars Program, students must first apply to Duke University for a first-year undergraduate program.
Once admitted, students will be automatically considered for the scholarship. There is no separate application required.
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