Use Your Duke Financial Aid
For Duke undergraduate students, Duke Financial Aid applies at the Marine Lab. Talk to your Financial Aid Advisor for specific information. Also, see the section of Duke's Financial Aid website that pertains to the Marine Lab for answers to many frequently asked questions.
Scholarships in Marine Science
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For Visiting Students (students outside of Duke University)
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Offered Fall Semester
The Duke University Marine Lab offers scholarships for two visiting (non-Duke) undergraduates for the fall semester covering tuition & fees, room & board, books, travel to Beaufort, and full support for participation in the fall-break travel course.
Undergraduate scholars enroll in four Duke courses of their choosing taught in Beaufort, where there is emphasis on the biology and physiology of marine organisms, marine molecular biology, marine policy, and coastal socio-ecological issues. Browse Marine Lab courses for undergraduates >
Deadline, Eligibility & Application instructions
Deadline
April 14, 2023
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in college from an outside college or university (non-Duke). Recent post-baccalaureate students are also eligible.
- A U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa
Other factors considered in the evaluation process include whether an applicant:
- Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in marine science;
- Has demonstrated interest in marine science and its impact on society;
- Anticipates pursuing an advanced degree in marine science;
- Submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation
To Apply
Interested students are required to submit:
- Personal essay: How has your heritage made a difference in your life? How might it resonate in your work in marine science? How will a semester at the Duke University Marine Laboratory benefit your career goals?
- Resume
- Two academic letters of recommendation (emailed letters are acceptable)
- Academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- Online Application Form (qualtrics) OR printable pdf: Undergraduate Scholarship Application (PDF)
Please submit your personal essay, resume, and application together in one email. Your transcript and letters of recommendation may arrive separately. Send the application materials via one of the following:
- Email to katie.wood@duke.edu
- Mail to Duke Marine Lab Enrollment Office, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
Questions
For additional information, contact:
Katie Wood
katie.wood@duke.edu
252-504-7586
Residential Advisor Positions
- Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
The Duke Marine Lab offers two Residential Advisor (RA) positions per academic term (fall, spring, summer term 1, and summer term 2).
Deadlines, Expectations & Application Instructions
COMPENSATION
The co-RAs will each receive a 100% reduction on a single room and board plan as payment for their services. The two co-RAs will share duties equally and trade off on-call time.
Deadlines
- Fall application deadline: 23 July
- Spring application deadline: 2 November
- Summer Term 1 & 2 application deadline: Summer students will be notified of RA position availability and deadlines by email from Jason English (jason.english@duke.edu)
Expectations
The RAs must be enrolled at the Duke Marine Lab and are expected to live on campus and be available at times when faculty and staff are not present, i.e., primarily nights and weekends. The role of the RA is that of an advisor to the undergraduate students in matters of student life and emergencies. The RAs will assist in planning and implementing co-curricular activities on campus. In addition, the RAs will organize a Residential Council of students, and will serve on that Council.
How to Apply
Interested students are required to submit:
- A statement summarizing your skills and qualifications for the position. Tell us why you think you’d be a good RA. If appropriate, specifically include examples of your experience planning events, coordinating volunteers, handling difficult or stressful situations, and serving in leadership roles.
- Spring applicants: Please note what travel courses you plan to take in your statement.
- Summer applicants: Please note whether you plan to be at the Marine Lab for Summer Term 1, 2 or both terms.
- Contact information for two non-academic recommenders who have personal knowledge of you (professionals not your peers). Contact information should include, name, title, organization, phone number and email address.
Submit your materials to Gwendy Womble, gwendy.womble@duke.edu, by the deadline. All applicants will be considered equally for the co-RA positions.
Questions
For additional information, contact:
Gwendy Womble
gwendy.womble@duke.edu
Summer Tuition Scholarships
- Offered Summer Terms 1 & 2
Duke Marine Lab Summer Tuition Scholarships are available to all Duke or non-Duke undergraduates, post baccalaureates or graduates (including foreign) enrolled in marine science summer courses.
Deadline, Criteria & Application Instructions
Deadline
- April 14, 2023
All scholarship applicants will be notified of their award status shortly after the deadline.
Eligibility
Students are eligible to receive one scholarship for one course per summer. For example: Students will not be awarded a scholarship for a course in both Summer Term 1 and Summer Term 2.
Students on Duke Financial Aid should check with their financial advisor before applying for a scholarship from the Marine Lab. If you already receive financial aid for the summer, a scholarship from the Marine Lab might not provide you with an additional benefit.
How to Apply
Interested students are requested to submit a brief personal statement, i.e., the reason for taking the particular course and demonstrate a need for the scholarship. Please send the scholarship request to gwendolyn.womble@duke.edu
Questions
For additional information, contact:
gwendolyn.womble@duke.edu
252-504-7502