Woodruff Debate Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, on-campus room and meals at Emory College for students who also apply to the Barkley Forum debate program; Woodruff Debate Scholars stay active in the Forum for their full undergraduate career.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition, fees, on-campus room and meals.
Eligible applicants
Incoming Emory College first-years; apply Regular Decision by November 15 and contact the Barkley Forum director by December 1
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Overview
Woodruff Debate Scholarship is offered by Emory University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionEmory College Regular Decision application by November 15, plus the debate program application by December 1.
- Emory College Regular Decision applicationRequired
- Barkley Forum debate program applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and fees
Included
On-campus room and meals
Included
Full tuition, fees, on-campus room and meals. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Applicants with exceptional debate achievement.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Woodruff-level academic profile plus documented competitive debate achievements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Incoming Emory College first-years who apply Regular Decision, indicate interest in merit-based awards, apply to the debate program through the Barkley Forum director, become members of the Emory College Scholars Program and stay active in the Barkley Forum.
Applicant profile
- Incoming Emory College first-years; apply Regular Decision by November 15 and contact the Barkley Forum director by December 1
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Incoming Emory College first-years who apply Regular Decision, indicate interest in merit-based awards, apply to the debate program through the Barkley Forum director, become members of the Emory College Scholars Program and stay active in the Barkley Forum.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply Regular Decision to Emory College by November 15 and select merit-based scholarships
- 2
Contact the Barkley Forum director to apply to the debate program by December 1
- 3
Finalists take part in virtual and on-campus selection in February and March
Application timeline
Application cycle
Emory College application by November 15, 2026; debate program application to the Barkley Forum director by December 1. Finalists go through selection in February and March; winners announced in early April.
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Emory University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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?
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.