Admission & Financial AidBreadcrumbHomeAdmission & Financial AidApply |Visit |Tuition & Fees |Financial AidJames B. Duke Scholarship James B. Duke Scholarship Application The James B. Duke Scholarship is awarded to up to five students in each entering class. Duke Scholars are chosen on the basis of these characteristics (listed alphabetically): academic achievement, concern for others, diverse talents and experiences, potential for impact, resiliency, and work ethic. To be considered for the James B. Duke Scholarship, candidates must submit an essay in response to one of the two prompts offered below. Applicant InformationLast Name*First Name*Birthdate*Birthdate*JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303120242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900High School*CEEBEmail Address*Decision Plan*Decision Plan*Early Decision I (submit by November 15)Early Decision II (submit by January 6)Regular Decision (submit by January 13)Application Essay InstructionsJames B. Duke Scholars are chosen on the basis of these characteristics (listed alphabetically): academic achievement, concern for others, diverse talents and experiences, potential for impact, resilience, and work ethic. Think about your own strengths in these areas and then respond to one of the essay prompts below (500 word maximum). Remember that we'll already know you well through your application for admission, so be sure your essay takes us to new levels of insight about you. James B. Duke Scholars are chosen on the basis of these characteristics (listed alphabetically): academic achievement, concern for others, diverse talents and experiences, potential for impact, resilience, and work ethic. Think about your own strengths in these areas and then respond to one of the essay prompts below (500 word maximum). Remember that we'll already know you well through your application for admission, so be sure your essay takes us to new levels of insight about you. Which of the qualities best define you and have greatest impact on your ability to serve and lead? Be as specific as you can.How have you applied your talents and experience towards creating positive change in your community? Provide specific examples.Upload Your EssayIn your essay document, please repeat the prompt you have chosen for your response. Please note that we cannot return your essay file.Submit
