Does Duke University give Scholarships? For what areas do they if yes?

Question

Please, help me out here and thanks...

Answer 1

Yes, of course they do. Here are a few in the areas they provide:

Merit scholarships -

1) Trinity Scholarships

The Trinity Scholarships were established through the generosity of distinguished Duke alumni to honor Duke¹s origins as Trinity College in Randolph County, North Carolina. These scholarships are awarded on a rotating basis to some of the most gifted students residing within specific geographic areas of North Carolina. Duke has created the Trinity Scholarships with the support of its North Carolinian alumni to attract the finest students from its home state.

There will be four 2008/2009 Trinity Scholarships awarded:

Susan F. Beischer, George D. Beischer and Frances Hill Fox Trinity Scholarship (2 scholarships awarded)

These scholarships are awarded to North Carolina students who qualify for financial aid.

Cassell/Saperstein Trinity Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded to students from Greensboro .

Robert and Melanie Ketner Trinity Scholarship Endowment

First preference for this scholarship is given to students from Guilford County .

2) Robertson Scholars Program

This history-making undergraduate scholarship program was created and funded by visionary alumnus Julian Robertson and his wife Josie. Each year, the Robertson Scholars Program selects thirty new scholars--half matriculate at Duke University and half at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. All exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, a commitment to community service, and behavior that is grounded in strong ethical principles. And every Robertson Scholar has two dynamic intellectual homes at two superb universities-- Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Visit the Robertson Scholars Program Website

3) Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund and the family of Reginaldo Howard, Duke University provides five scholarships annually to first year students of African heritage who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability, scholastic achievement, community involvement, and evidence of serious commitment to a life of service to others. The award covers full tuition, mandatory fees, room & board and is subject to renewal for the scholar's four years of undergraduate study. In addition to full tuition, Reggie Howard scholars are offered up to $5,000 for research, study abroad, or other educational enrichment programs. Recipients can expect that any demonstrated financial need beyond the award value will be covered by grants.

Visit the Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Website

Scholarship Interview Weekend:

April 5-8, 2008

4) University Scholars Program

Designed to stimulate an interdisciplinary, intergenerational community of scholars, the University Scholars Program was created in 1998 with a gift from Duke University Trustee Melinda French Gates and her husband Bill Gates, through the William H. Gates Foundation. University Scholars from the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools are selected for their ability to explore new academic horizons. They represent a range of personal and intellectual backgrounds and share an excitement for original research, collaborative thinking, and innovative scholarship.

Visit the University Scholars Program Website

Scholarship Interview Weekend:

April 5-8, 2008

5) Alumni Endowed Scholars

In 1979, the Duke Alumni Association (DAA) established The Alumni Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship to recognize the academic and personal achievements of children or grandchildren of Duke alumni who are accepted for undergraduate admission to Duke University. The Alumni Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, leadership performance, and meritorious activity outside the classroom. Scholarship recipients also must demonstrate some financial assistance from Duke as determined by the director of Financial Aid.

The Alumni Endowed Scholarship consists of the following:

A full-tuition scholarship for eight semesters of undergraduate academic studies during which the scholar remains in good standing. The scholarship is available for a four-year undergraduate program.

An opportunity to participate in a summer-abroad course valued at no more than $6,500.

An opportunity to meet with other scholarship recipients in an informal program that is conducted during each academic year.

Hope this helps!

ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships in the arts are sponsored within the separate arts departments. Click here for information about Music and Theater scholarships. More information regarding arts scholarships is available through the individual departments.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Duke does offer Division 1 athletic scholarships in most sports. The exceptions are fencing (men's and women's), swimming (men's and women's), and track (men's and women's). To contact a coach directly, call the athletics office at 919-684-2120. Read more about our varsity athletic programs.

Answer 2

Of course they do.  Go to the website and search for them under financial aid.  Sorry but Duke students are bright... go look for it.  The info is there!