Duke offers merit-based and work-study financing options. Students are encouraged to apply early to receive consideration for merit-based scholarships.

Students are automatically considered for scholarships based on their Graduate School application – no additional application is required. In addition, Science & Society offers substantial scholarship through the Leadership Award. Jump to our extensive list of additional financial resources that extend beyond Science & Society and Duke.

Students may continue to work while studying part-time at a cost of $3,635 per credit (2023-2024). Scholarships are also available for part-time study.

Bioethics & Science Policy graduates can choose to deepen their knowledge through extra coursework at Duke. Several of our graduates supplement their degree at a nominal cost of $2,000 per semester.

Tuition and fees are set by the Duke Graduate School. For a full list of Graduate School fees, click here.

 

Financial Resources

Science & Society

The S&S Leadership Award offers substantial scholarship to applicants who demonstrate the greatest potential to become leaders in making scientific advancements more accessible, just, and better integrated into society. Read more about the Award guidelines and how to apply.

Duke Resources

• The Graduate School – Financial Support
• Duke Scholarships – Find funding opportunities for incoming and continuing graduate students.
• Duke Loans – Learn more about loan options to assist with your cost here at Duke.
• Duke Work-Study – There are currently two work-study programs: the Federal College Work-Study Program and the Duke Work-Study Program.
• Duke Office of Research Support – Search for Funding Opportunities
• Finding Funding Workshops
• Perilman Fellowship – for students interested in pursuing Jewish Studies

Federal Resources

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Federal Grants and Scholarships information
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Outside Scholarship Search

• Samvid Scholars, up to $50,000 in tuition support each year.
• The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, up to $90,000 in tuition support over two years.
• List of US and International Scholarships
• The College Board
• BestColleges.com top scholarships available for Latino/Latinx students
• CollegeNET
• Fastweb
• FinAid
• Scholarships.com

Private Education Loans

• Campus Explorer – Guide to Student Loans and Borrowing.
• ELMSelect – A neutral lender and product comparison tool.

International Student Resources

• International Student – Scholarship search.
• Study in the USA – Scholarship and loan search.

Miscellaneous

• Ultimate Guide to Paying Down Student Loan Debt – Moneygeek.com

More info about tuition and fees:

• *All prospective students are eligible to be considered for merit-based awards. Please contact us if you have any questions about these awards or about financial assistance.
• Tuition and fees are set by the Duke Graduate School. For a full list of Graduate School fees, click here.
• For information about work study opportunities, contact the Graduate School Financial Aid Office.