Karsh International Scholars Program
Duke University scholarship for international undergraduates with financial need: tuition, room and board, fees and three summers of funded opportunities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Tuition, room and board, mandatory fees and any further demonstrated need, plus three summers of research or internship funding.
Eligible applicants
International students with financial need
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Overview
Karsh International Scholars Program is offered by Duke University for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition
Included
Room and board
Included
Mandatory fees
Included
Demonstrated need beyond these costs
Included
Three summers of research or internship funding
Included
Tuition, room and board, mandatory fees and any further demonstrated need, plus three summers of research or internship funding. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of countries outside the US; dual US citizens are not eligible.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Demonstrated financial need
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Non-US citizens without a bachelor's degree who apply to Duke and show financial need. There is no separate application.
Applicant profile
- International students with financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-US citizens without a bachelor's degree who apply to Duke and show financial need. There is no separate application.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Duke University.
- 2
Apply for financial aid and submit the aid forms.
Application timeline
Application cycle
See official site for dates
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Duke University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.