Robertson Scholars Program

Robertson Scholars Program

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The Benefits of the Robertson Scholarship

    Each summer, Robertson scholars take part in international and domestic experiences. These are designed to foster community and help them explore their interests and passions with a culminating professional project. During the school year, members of the Robertson Scholars’ program receive mentorship from program alumni and attend funded academic conferences. They also have structured monthly networking experiences with other Robertson scholars, UNC and Duke Faculty members, and program alumni and mentors.

    In addition to a wealth of non-financial benefits, the Robertson Scholars’ program also provides a full merit scholarship. This covers tuition, room and board, and the majority of mandatory fees. A full merit-based scholarship can significantly reduce the cost of college for students and their families.

    The Robertson Scholarship does not include additional personal expenses outside of the tuition, room and board, and other fees mentioned above. In contrast, a full-ride merit-based scholarship allows students to explore the full scope of what college has to offer without worrying about the cost of college.

Tips on How to win the Robertson Scholarship

    Prepare for the Robertson Scholarship application by getting organized early and having good conversations with your advocates before the Robertson Scholarship due date.

    Attend an informational webinar to learn more about the Robertson Scholarship requirements, enjoy Robertson Scholars’ program videos, and read alumni bios to gain more insight into what the committee is looking for and how you can present a compelling application.

    Spend some time being introspective and craft a personal narrative that demonstrates the sought-after qualities of a Robertson Scholar. These traits are personal leadership, strength of character, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.

    Choose recommenders who can speak to both your academic background as well as your leadership and personal traits. It is important for the Robertson Scholars’ program committee to see an applicant who is great for character and purpose-driven in addition to meeting the academic scholarship requirements.

    Don’t stress a lot about the Robertson Scholarship acceptance rate! There is no blueprint for what a Robertson Scholar looks like. The best approach to a successful application is to be authentic and tell your story in your voice.

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