I have every confidence that Andrew Lakis is the right leader at the right time for this special program, Robertson Scholars founder Julian Robertson said. E) All international students from regions other than New Zealand, Australia, or the African Leadership Academy are eligible to apply for the Robertson Program and should complete the traditional High School application. With only one update allowed, it is important to make sure you understand all Robertson Scholarship requirements before submitting your application. You must then meet the Robertson Scholarship deadline and complete the separate Robertson Scholarship application. The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program covers full tuition, lodging and board, and most necessary expenses for Scholars at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill for eight semesters. The candidates should have completed five years of secondary schooling in New Zealand. Robertson Scholars are bridge builders in their communities and embrace opportunities to learn from others. Approximately half of the scholars enroll at Duke University, and approximately half at UNC-Chapel Hill. C) Admission to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are separate processes. The recommendation letter should come from at least one teacher and the second should come from someone who can speak to your character. This Robertson Scholarship guide has shown you how to apply for the Robertson Scholars program. For example: a student who applies to both universities will be considered for the Robertson at both universities, whereas a student who applies only to UNC-Chapel Hill will only be considered at UNC-Chapel Hill. High school seniors and first-year students enrolled at Duke and UNC are eligible to apply for the Robertson program, a full-tuition scholarship which encourages leadership and study at both Duke and UNC. Other scholarships for college might be based on region, unique personal hobbies, or winning a research project or essay competition. I am delighted to welcome Andrew back to Duke to direct the Robertson program, Duke President Vincent E. Price said. The Robertson Scholarship deadline is November 15th. Scholarship Foundation of Robertson County For domestic students, the Robertson Scholarship application opens on August 15th of each year. Yes. A student who completes admission applications to both Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill can be considered for the Robertson Program at both schools. As natives of North Carolina, the Robertsons wanted to encourage collaboration between Duke University and the University of North Carolina.