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Duke Karsh International Scholarship
by Duke University
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 Undergraduate 🌍 United States
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Full tuition + room/board
Duration
3-4 years
Deadline
December annually
Level
Undergraduate
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition + room/board
⏱
Duration
3-4 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
Duke University
🎓
Level
Undergraduate
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
December annually
One of Duke's most prestigious awards for outstanding international undergraduates.
Who Should Apply
International students with exceptional leadership and service
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; accommodation support
Tags
UndergraduateUniversityStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Full tuition + room/board
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
Yes
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Apply for admission to the university 2. Check scholarship eligibility 3. Submit scholarship application 4. Academic review 5. Award notification
Demonstrate exceptional leadership in your community
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Apply for admission to the university
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Check scholarship eligibility
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit scholarship application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
December annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
December annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Full tuition + room/board
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
International students with exceptional leadership and service
The scholarship provides: Full tuition + room/board — Full tuition coverage; accommodation support
The application deadline is: December annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
undergrad-admissions@duke.edu
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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