Application Process

The application for high school seniors to join the Robertson Scholars Class of 2017 is now closed. Students who have completed the Robertson Scholars online application will be notified of their decision by early March 2013.



Application Timeline for High School Seniors


October 1, 2012: Robertson online application available via our admissions portal.

December 1, 2012: Robertson online application and letters of recommendation due by 11:55PM EST.

March 2013: Semifinalists Interviews conducted.

April 6th-9th, 2013: Robertson Finalists' Weekend hosted on campus at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill

Mid-April: Robertson Scholarship recipients notified


NOTE: All students who wish to be considered for the Robertson Scholars Program are strongly encouraged to complete our online application. Students must also apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill by the respective regular decision deadlines to be eligible for the program. While all students who apply for admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill are automatically considered for the Robertson Scholars Program, completing the Robertson online application is the only way to ensure that the student's materials will be reviewed by our admissions committee.


Interested in learning more about our program? Join our prospective student mailing list.

If you have questions, we encourage you to review our FAQ. For any additional questions, please email selection@robertsonscholars.org.