Karsh International Scholarships at Duke University, USA

The Karsh International Scholarship pays for tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, any demonstrated need above those costs, and three summers of funding. Duke University awards it to international students who show financial need. Recipients are expected to contribute to interdisciplinary inquiry, academic research and scholarship that serves society. Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh funded the award in 2010.

• Host: Duke University, USA
• Level: Bachelors degree in any subject
• Who can apply: international students
• Deadlines: 1 November (Early) and 2 January (Regular Decision)
• Number of awards: not specified
• Covered: tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need above those costs, and three summers of funding
• Course starts Fall 2024

This award suits an international student who needs financial aid to attend Duke and can show documented need. You should not be a US citizen or hold dual US citizenship, and you should not already hold a B.A. or B.S. degree.

Strong academic preparation matters, and so does an interest in research and in work that serves society, since the scholarship supports three summers of research, unpaid internships and similar opportunities.

Duke University, USA

Bachelors degree in any subject

Not specified

International students

The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees. It also covers demonstrated need that exceeds those costs, plus three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships and other opportunities that advance your academic career.

You must be an international student. US citizens and dual citizens of the US and another country are not eligible. You must not have already obtained a B.A. or B.S. degree before studying at Duke University. You need strong academic preparation and documented need for financial aid.

Applications are currently closed.

There is no separate scholarship form. Apply to Duke University and complete the financial aid application forms, which are available online. The Early application deadline is 1 November and the Regular Decision deadline is 2 January.

Check the application page and the official website (link below) for full details on how to apply.

• Who can apply for the Karsh International Scholarship? International students who are not US citizens or dual US citizens, who have not already earned a B.A. or B.S. degree, and who show strong academic preparation and documented financial need.
• What does the scholarship cover? Tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need above those costs, and three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships and other opportunities.
• Do I need a separate scholarship application? No. Apply to Duke University and submit the financial aid application forms available online.
• What are the deadlines? 1 November for Early applications and 2 January for Regular Decision.
• How many scholarships are awarded? The number is not specified.

• Read the official scholarship and admissions guidelines before you start, so you know which forms are required.
• Gather your financial documents early, since the aid forms ask for detailed information about your family's finances.
• Prepare your academic records and any required test scores well ahead of the deadline you plan to use.
• Submit before the deadline rather than on the day, so you have time to fix any missing items.