Fifty incoming students from Duke University’s Class of 2028 have been awarded merit scholarships.
Duke’s Office of University Scholars and Fellows (OUSF) merit scholarships are designed to enable students to fully realize their intellectual ambitions, individual talents, and specific interests.
The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees for four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study. In addition, scholars have access to funding for enrichment activities, which they may use to conduct research; present at or attend professional conferences; and participate in international learning experiences both during the summer and academic year.
“We are pleased to welcome a new cohort of merit scholars. This diverse group of scholars illuminate Duke’s values. We look forward to watching them move through their paths, anticipating their achievements at Duke and beyond,” said Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Candis Watts Smith.
“These scholarships, funded by generous philanthropic contributions, ensure that these scholars are financially supported and able to thrive, build relationships, engage in communities, and have enriching experiences over the next four years.
“Still more, it takes a village to help all Duke students, including our merit scholars, to have transformational experiences at Duke. I am thankful for the committed faculty directors and the dedicated team members with the Office of Undergraduate Education and the Office of University Scholars and Fellows who help our merit scholars bring this vision into fruition.”
Each individual scholarship program has a dedicated faculty or staff director who provides mentorship, guidance, and activities throughout the scholar’s career at Duke. In addition, the OUSF staff offers programming for all scholars to learn and engage with each other, cultivating a strong network of merit scholars at Duke.
For more information on individual scholarships, visit the Office of University Scholars and Fellows.
Duke’s Class of 2028 merit scholar recipients are:
ALUMNI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Yue Jiang, faculty director and Carole LeVine, co-director
ANGIER B. DUKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mark Goodacre, faculty director
BENJAMIN N. DUKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ken Rogerson, faculty director
KARSH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Giovanni Zanalda, faculty director
TRINITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Yue Jiang, faculty director and Carole LeVine, co-director
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Victoria Lodewick, director
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