B.N. Duke Scholars program
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The Benjamin N. Duke & Trinity Scholars Program is an undergraduate merit scholarship program at Duke University funded by the Duke Endowment and independent donors throughout the Carolinas.
These two scholarships were created to attract North and South Carolina's brightest and most highly motivated student leaders. By recruiting these students to attend Duke University, the B.N. Duke & Trinity Program seeks to nurture future leaders by developing their talents, intellect, and civic consciousness. Each year, approximately 10 B.N. Duke Scholars and 3 Trinity Scholars are chosen from among all accepted Carolina applicants to Duke University, and all receive full tuition.
During their four years at Duke University, B.N. Duke and Trinity Scholars are closely linked with one another in order to create a network of exceptional students from the Carolinas. In addition, the students within these two scholarships work collaboratively to coordinate special programs such as leadership retreats, guest speakers and other social events through the Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows.
See also: Duke University, Benjamin Newton Duke
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[edit] History
The B.N. Duke program is named in honor of Benjamin N. Duke, a respected leader, businessman, and philanthropist. For several years, beginning in 1892, Benjamin N. Duke provided scholarships to Trinity College (which eventually became Duke University) for students from North Carolina. Since Benjamin N. Duke’s time, Duke University has grown into an international institution. Through the Benjamin N. Duke Scholars, Duke and the Duke Endowment seek to develop potential leaders from the Carolinas and contribute to the future development of the region.
Established in 1984, the Trinity Scholarships are awarded on a rotating basis to some of the most gifted students residing within specific geographic areas of North and South Carolina. Duke created the Trinity Scholarships with the support of its North and South Carolina alumni to attract the finest students from its home and neighboring state. Originally established by alumni in Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, and Montgomery counties, Trinity scholarships have now been developed in a wide range of counties, drawing students from all of North and South Carolina.
[edit] Scholarship Benefits
Each B.N. Duke and Trinity scholarship provides funds for four years of full tuition and summer stipends for study, work or travel. Each scholar receives two summer experiences that allow scholars to enhance their personal and academic development, to serve communities in North and South Carolina (the Carolina Summer of Service), and to expand their knowledge and awareness of other cultures and communities (the International Summer). Each scholarship is currently valued at over $130,000 for the B.N. Duke program, and over $150,000 for the Trinity program (Trinity Scholars also receive funds for room and board as well as funds for an optional third summer experience).
Program staff and faculty work closely with the scholars to achieve their academic and personal goals while attending Duke University. In addition to mentoring the scholars through the school year, the staff and faculty provide resources and advice to each student as they design individual summer enrichment experiences. Each Trinity Scholar is also linked with the donor(s) responsible for his or her specific scholarship, providing the opportunity to develop unique mentor relationships with these alumni.
[edit] Eligibility and Selection Process
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities and personal and leadership qualities. All residents of North and South Carolina who apply and are accepted for undergraduate admission to Duke University are automatically considered for the award. Approximately thirty finalists are invited to Duke’s campus for a weekend in early April. Each finalist is interviewed by a committee consisting of faculty members, university administrators, and select scholars, and a select number of scholars will be chosen from the thirty finalists and informed in the following weeks.
[edit] External links
- Official B.N. Duke and Trinity Leadership Scholars Program website
- Duke University
- The Duke Endowment
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