Are there scholarships available for international students looking to attend Duke University? I'm interested in applying but need to understand what financial aid options might be out there for non-U.S. citizens.
Yes, international students have access to financial aid at Duke University. Duke follows a need-blind admissions policy for domestic students and a need-aware policy for international ones. This means that for international applicants, their ability to contribute to the cost of their education may be a factor considered in the admission process.
However, Duke is committed to ensuring all admitted students, regardless of nationality, can afford to attend. Once an international student is accepted, Duke will meet 100% of that student's demonstrated need. This aid package will include a combination of scholarships, work-study, and potentially, depending on the total package, very small student loans.
While Duke does not offer any merit-based scholarships specific to international students, all applicants are automatically considered for Duke's merit-based institutional scholarships, such as the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program, and the University Scholars Program, among others.
Remember, international students needing financial aid should apply with their admissions application, as the financial aid application deadline typically coincides with the admissions application deadline. Duke uses the CSS Profile form for international students' financial aid applications.
Overall, although the application process is need-aware, there is significant support available once an international student is accepted.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.