Duke University-Robertson Scholarship

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@alicejohnson

Every applicant to Duke is considered. The process is extraordinarily competitive. Good luck!

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@Jwest22

alicejohnson statement that every applicant to Duke is considered for the Robertson is incorrect. Most applicants to Duke are automatically weeded out. The ones that do make it past several rounds of selection still have to indicate that they wish to be considered for the scholarship.</p>

<p>[High</a> School - Robertson Scholars](<a href=“http://robertsonscholars.org/selection/high-school/]High”>High School Students | Robertson Scholars)</p>

<p>And Erin, yes, you have the right idea. You must fill those supplements to be truly considered.

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<p>From Duke: "Merit Scholarships</p>

<p>Duke University also offers a limited number of merit scholarships. All applicants for admission are automatically considered for any available merit scholarship. Specific applications are not required, and are not available, with the exception of the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program. While students who apply to Duke may be considered for the Robertson, completing the Robertson Scholars online application is the only way to ensure that the student’s materials will be reviewed by the Robertson selection committee."
[Duke</a> Financial Aid: Grants & Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.finaid.duke.edu/undergraduate/prospectives/aidtypes/grants.html]Duke”>http://www.finaid.duke.edu/undergraduate/prospectives/aidtypes/grants.html)</p>

<p>So, yeah, everybody is considered for all merit scholarships *including *the Robertson, but to be completely sure the Robertson committee reviews the applicant, a separate application is necessary. As purpleacorn said, Duke may encourage an applicant to fill out the separate Robertson paperwork after reading the file and thinking they’d be a good fit.</p>