The scholarship is a four-year undergraduate program. Continuation in the Program depends on the maintenance of good academic performance, as defined by the guidelines for all undergraduate scholarship holders at Duke. Undergraduate University Scholars are exceptional, creative students who can profit from an interdisciplinary program and who have demonstrated, through official financial aid applications, that they need scholarship support to achieve their academic ambitions. University Scholars can expect that any demonstrated financial need beyond full tuition will be covered by loans, not grants. After the third year, undergraduate University Scholars also receive support for an intensive internship, research experience, or a summer abroad.
Students can decide how they wish to pursue interdisciplinary interests.
In this informal seminar, undergraduate students have the opportunity to explore creative ideas with graduate and professional school students, faculty, and distinguished visiting scholars, scientists, and artists. Each year, University Scholars will showcase their research and scholarship in a symposium to which the entire University community is invited.