Chapel Climb,  Finalist Weekend 2008

How can you be considered for a B.N. Duke Scholarship?

APPLY to Duke University!

All residents of North and South Carolina who apply and are accepted for undergraduate admission to Duke University are automatically considered for the award.  There is no separate application and no financial need component. If you are hesitant to apply because of the cost, please reconsider. In addition to this and other merit scholarships, Duke University has recently expanded need-based financial aid, which is highlighted here http://dukefinancialaid.duke.edu/newsupport/.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for exceptional, well-rounded students who have shown some evidence of leadership and commitment to improving the common good. B.N. Duke Scholars often follow the beat of a different drummer, leading outside the traditional avenues available to high school students.  They embody our program’s core values of community, empathy, intentionality, and imagination, but do so in diverse and individualized ways.

What is the selection process?

On Feb. 25th, 26 finalists for the scholarship were notified that they are invited to Duke’s campus for Finalist Weekend March 24-28, 2010.  During this selection weekend, finalists have the opportunity to meet current scholars, the other finalists, and the staff and faculty of Duke University.  On the basis of the general applications,  the interviews, and other components of the weekend, ten to fifteen scholarships will be awarded to the class of 2014.