Counselors

High School Counselors are welcome to attend one or more of our Fall 2024 webinars with our Director of Selection & Recruitment. These sessions will present audience members with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program and selection process. To review the webinar schedule and register, click here.

Do students need a nomination to apply?

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Can a student who applies Early Decision to another university apply for The Robertson?

Will The Robertson Accept faxed or mailed letters of recommendation?

Important Dates

Do students have to complete a Robertson Application to be awarded the Robertson?

Yes.

We encourage students to apply directly to our program by the November 15^th deadline. It is the only way to ensure that students receive full consideration from our selection committee.

We are the only independent merit scholarship at Duke maintaining a pre-matriculation award process. Any student who wishes to be considered for the Robertson at Duke must apply for the Robertson directly using our application by November 15th.

Letters of Recommendation

For an application to be considered it must contain two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommender should be able to speak directly to the student’s leadership abilities, the second can be from a teacher, coach, counselor, employer or other person that a student chooses. A student CAN use the same letters they used in the Common or Coalition Applications, but we look for letters that directly address leadership, so students should keep that in mind when choosing their referees.

Students should NOT submit letters of recommendation from peers, family members or friends of their family.

Will you share information about why an applicant was unsuccessful?

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Director of Selection & Recruitment at selection@robertsonscholars.org.

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