Applications are invited for Karsh International Scholarships 2024. Apply at the earliest.

About Karsh International

In honor of the exceptional contributions international scholars make to Duke University, the Karsh International Scholarship was founded in 2010 thanks to a generous donation from Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh. It is intended for international students who demonstrate financial need and who promote interdisciplinary inquiry, academic research, and scholarship in the service of society in Bachelors degree in any subject.

International applicants must have demonstrated financial need to be eligible for this scholarship.  Our current cohort of scholars includes students from Brazil, Chile, England, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, South Korea, Tunisia, Vietnam, Wales, and Zimbabwe.

Eligibility

Students must be international students who are not US citizens or dual citizens of US/another country. They must not have already obtained a B.A. or B.S. degree prior to their studies at Duke University. They must have strong academic preparation and documented need for financial aid.

Application procedure

To apply for the scholarship, apply to Duke University. Fill up the financial aid application forms which are made available online.

Deadline

Early applications deadline is 1 November while Regular Decisions application is 2 January.

What it covers?

Your tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need that exceeds those costs, and three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships, and other opportunities that will advance your academic career.

FAQs

What makes me a good candidate for this scholarship?

Strong academic preparation and documented need for financial aid.

Can a student who already has a B.A. or a B.S. degree be considered for this scholarship?

No

Can a student who has dual U.S./other country citizenship be considered for this scholarship?

No

Can a student who is a citizen of any country outside the U.S. be considered for this scholarship?

Yes

Can I be nominated for this scholarship?

No

Click here to view the official notification of Karsh International Scholarships.