Robertson Scholars
Scholarship Sponsored by Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is open to applicants of all nationalities and citizenships.
Students interested in the Robertson Program must submit their applications directly through our portal. This is the only method that guarantees your application will be reviewed by our selection committee.
Students who have not yet enrolled at any university should apply to The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program via the High School Application. We welcome applications from students applying for Early Decision at other institutions, as well as those applying for other scholarship schemes. Students have the option to apply to Duke & UNC via Early Action, Early Decision, or Regular Decision.
Application and Interview Dates
Application Commences: August 15, 2025
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
Finalist Interviews: March 2026
Connection Weekend: April 2026
Qualifications
- Students intending to apply for the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program must also apply for undergraduate admission to either Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill in the same year.
- Applicants must meet the respective Early or Regular deadlines of their chosen school(s).
- Admission processes for Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are distinct. All communication and form submission related to these admissions should be sent directly to their individual Offices of Undergraduate Admissions.
- International students are allowed to apply for the Robertson, provided they can secure a Visa for studying in the United States.
- Students who have taken a gap year and have already secured admission to Duke University or UNC-Chapel Hill can only apply for the Robertson once they join their respective institution.
- Students transferring from other institutions are not eligible to apply.
- The Robertson is exclusively for undergraduate students. Students pursuing postgraduate degrees are not eligible to apply.