The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
Robertson Scholars
About
A merit-based scholarship program for high school students applying for undergraduate study that selects scholars for an experience spanning Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. Applicants must apply to the Robertson Scholars High School Application and also apply separately for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill. The program includes group activities, interviews, and campus visits for finalists.
Who can apply
Be an undergraduate applicant (not a graduate student).
“The Robertson is strictly available for undergraduate students. Students seeking graduate degrees may not apply.”
Apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill in the same year as the Robertson application.
“Students must apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year they apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.”
International students are eligible if they can obtain a visa to study in the United States; other citizenships are accepted.
“International students are eligible to apply for the Robertson as long as they are able to obtain a Visa to study in the United States.”
Not a transfer student (transfer students are ineligible).
“Transfer students are not eligible to apply.”
If already admitted to Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill and currently on a gap year, you may not apply until you matriculate to the institution.
“Students on a gap year who have already been admitted to Duke University or UNC-Chapel Hill may not apply for the Robertson until they matriculate to their respective institution.”
Apply for undergraduate admission to Duke University and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year you apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.
“Students must apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year they apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.”