Duke University · United States
Karsh International Scholars Program
Need-based merit scholarship for outstanding international students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership and financial need.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationUnited States
Degree levelUndergraduate
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality International first-year applicants who are not U.S. citizens/permanent residents
Minimum qualification Apply to Duke for first-year admission and request need-based financial aid
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Secondary-school preparation meeting Duke admission requirements
Eligible fields of study Undergraduate programmes at Duke
Work experience Not required
Age limit First-year admission profile
English / language Duke international admission requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition, room, board, mandatory fees and demonstrated need
Stipend Summer enrichment support
Travel support May include support within aid package
Insurance As determined in aid package
Other benefits Three summers of funding for research/service/internships
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
No separate Karsh application; consideration follows Duke admission plus financial-aid deadlines.
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