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Karsh International Scholarship Program
In honor of the exceptional contributions international scholars make to Duke University, the Karsh International Scholarship was founded in 2010 thanks to a generous donation from Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh. Karsh International Scholars comprise an intellectually and civically engaged cohort of international students who promote interdisciplinary inquiry, academic research, and scholarship in the service of society. International applicants must have demonstrated financial need to be eligible for this scholarship. Our current cohort of scholars includes students from Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, England, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
Please note that to apply for the Karsh Scholarship, you must apply to Duke University and request financial aid. There is no separate application.
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Spotlight on Sylvester Arizie
Sylvester Arizie is a junior studying Electrical and Computer Engineering with Computer Science at Duke University. He engaged in research with Professor Yiran Chen and coursework spanning semiconductor devices, computer architecture, and microelectronics. He served as a teaching assistant in the Mathematics and ECE departments, and as an ASCEND coach with DukeLIFE, supporting student success and mentorship. Passionate about innovation, Sylvester is also involved in Duke’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship ecosystem as a student ambassador. Outside of academics, he enjoys building strong relationships with Duke alumni and attending Duke basketball games.
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Dr. Giovanni Zanalda, Karsh Scholarship Faculty Director
Dr. Zanalda is Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute, Department of Economics, and Department of History, Director of the Rethinking Diplomacy Program, co-founder of the Space Diplomacy Lab, and former Director of the Duke University Center for International and Global Studies. He is an economic historian with previous experience at the World Bank. Zanalda specializes in the history of the international economy, finance, development, globalization, and space economy. He teaches courses on financial crises, emerging markets, international economy (1850-present), space economy/economics, and history of globalization. Zanalda conducted research in Europe, East Asia, Africa, and Argentina.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Simply apply to Duke University.
Strong academic preparation and documented need for financial aid.
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Yes. Please visit the Duke Financial Aid website for more information.
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Your tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, demonstrated need that exceeds those costs, and three summers of funding for research, unpaid internships, and other opportunities that will advance your academic career.