The Karsh International Scholarship at Duke University is open to international undergraduate students from outside the U.S.

Established in 2010 through the generosity of Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh, this scholarship honors the contributions of international scholars. It fosters a community of students committed to academic excellence, civic engagement, and global impact. The program provides full funding and supports scholars for internships and research over three summers.

Karsh Scholars come from diverse backgrounds, representing countries such as Pakistan, Iran, India, Ghana, Romania, Vietnam, and others.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline (Early Decision): November 4, 2025 (CSS Profile deadline)
• Application Deadline (Regular Decision): February 1, 2026 (CSS Profile + FAFSA deadline)
• Funding Type: Full Scholarship
• Host Institution: Duke University
• Eligible Countries: All countries except U.S. citizens/dual nationals
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: First-time undergraduate international applicants
• Field: All academic fields
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 4 years
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United States

Scholarship Benefits

Here are the benefits of the Karsh International Scholarship at Duke University:

• Full tuition coverage
• Coverage of room and board
• Payment of all mandatory university fees
• Additional funding for any demonstrated financial need beyond these costs
• Funding for three summers to support:
  • Research projects
  • Unpaid internships
  • Other academic or career-advancing opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be an international student (non-U.S. citizen, not a dual national)
• Be a first-time undergraduate applicant
• Demonstrate strong academic preparation
• Show documented financial need
• Complete financial aid application (CSS Profile + FAFSA)
• Students with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Duke University admission application
• College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (available on December 1)
• Any additional documents requested in the applicant portal

How to Apply?

There is no separate scholarship application; applicants can:

• Apply to Duke University through the admissions portal
• Indicate that you are requesting financial aid
• Submit the CSS Profile (by November 4 for Early Decision or February 1 for Regular Decision)
• Complete the FAFSA (when available in December)
• Monitor your applicant portal for any additional document requests
• For Duke application and Financial Aid forms, visit here.

Apply for Admission

For full details, visit the Duke’s official website.

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