Duke University Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students?

I'm really interested in applying to Duke University and was wondering if they offer scholarships for international undergraduates. If anyone has any info about how generous they are or the application process, please let me know. Thanks!

Duke University is indeed open to providing financial aid to international students and is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all accepted students. However, you should know, financial aid for international students at Duke is highly competitive.

The process for applying for financial aid as an international student is similar to the process for domestic students. You must declare that you're applying for aid at the time of your college application. It's important to remember that Duke University's financial aid is need-aware for international students. This means your financial aid application can influence your admission decision.

If you're an international student seeking financial aid at Duke, you'll need to complete the CSS Profile. This is administered by the College Board and is used by many private colleges and universities to award institutional scholarships and grants. The CSS Profile requires detailed information about your family's financial situation.

Once the application is completed, the information is sent to the universities you have selected. Based on the information provided, Duke's financial aid office will calculate your family's expected contribution and will create a financial aid package that may include a combination of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

Keep in mind, if you receive aid during your first year, Duke University does commit to providing aid for all four years of education, as long as there is still a demonstrated need.

As far as scholarships specifically for internationals, Duke University offers the Karsh International Scholarship which is quite competitive. It fully covers tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, and demonstrated need that exceeds those costs, for four years. In addition to funding, Karsh scholars are part of a supportive, family-like community. There are, however, limitations based on nationality and other conditions that you should check on Duke's official website.

While grants and scholarships don't need to be repaid, remember that loans and work-study are forms of aid that require you to either repay the money or work for it. Duke's financial aid packages may include a combination of these types of aid.

In conclusion, while Duke University is a generous institution when it comes to financial aid, it is also very competitive. International students should be prepared with a solid backup plan for funding their education.