Amount: Full tuition, room and board. About: Created by Julian and Josie Robertson in partnership with Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is aimed at “unlocking the potential of promising young leaders to transform themselves, their communities and the world.” The program is open to U.S. and international high school seniors as well as current Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill freshmen who are not transfer students. High school seniors must also apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year they apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program and apply to the school(s) of their choice by the respective Early or Regular deadlines. The program covers eight semesters of full tuition, room and board, and most mandatory fees and provides “generous funding for up to three summer experiences, funding for conferences throughout the academic year, and for two semesters of study abroad.” Current Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill freshmen must meet a minimum GPA of 3.0 and meet other requirements.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, College Freshmen
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (for current freshmen)
Deadline: November 15 (annually for high school seniors), January 2 (annually for current freshmen) Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.