Robertson Scholars

Robertson Scholars are a diverse and dynamic group of vibrant leaders committed to making transformational contributions to society. Scholars explore their leadership at the self, group, and system level forging connections across cohorts.

Robertson Scholars join a lifelong community committed to transformational change.  They explore who they are, what they're committed to, and how to lead from their values in the face of an ever-changing world.

The Robertson selection process focuses on finding students committed to making systems level changes in the world around them, who believe in possibilities, and have the creative imagination to solve intractable problems. We seek to build a community comprised of individuals seeking to work and learn alongside equally inspired change agents with varied interests and passions.

The 2024-2025 high school selection process will open on August 15, 2024.

The 2024-2025 selection process for matriculated Duke & UNC students will open on October 1, 2024.

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program welcomes applications from all students regardless of citizenship or nationality.

Any student wishing to be considered for the Robertson must apply directly using our application. This is the only way to ensure your application is considered by our selection team.

Students who have not yet matriculated to any university apply for The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program using the High School Application. We accept applications from students who elect to apply Early Decision to other institutions as well as applications from students who apply to other scholarship programs. Students may apply to Duke & UNC either Early Action, Early Decision, or Regular Decision.

Eligibility

• Students must apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year they apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.
• Students must apply to the school(s) of their choice by the respective Early or Regular deadlines.
• Admission to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are separate processes. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to these institutions should go directly to their respective Offices of Undergraduate Admissions.
• International students are eligible to apply for the Robertson as long as they are able to obtain a Visa to study in the United States.
• Students on a gap year who have already been admitted to Duke University or UNC-Chapel Hill may not apply for the Robertson until they matriculate to their respective institution.
• Transfer students are not eligible to apply.
• The Robertson is strictly available for undergraduate students. Students seeking graduate degrees may not apply.