Duke Programs for High School Students
Duke's summer sessions, math meet, and the fully funded Robertson Scholars pipeline give students research-university exposure at the center of the Research Triangle.
The joint Duke/UNC options are a quiet advantage: two flagship campuses' resources inside one program.
9 verified Duke programs, 6 free — every listing includes cost, eligibility, deadline, and the official application link.
Featured programs
Browse 9+ curated programs for high school students:
- Robertson Scholars Leadership Program — Duke University / UNC Chapel Hill: Full-ride leadership program for high school seniors combining hands-on experience, college application boosts, and access to Duke & UNC resources. Ap
- Duke TIP Summer Studies — Duke: Transform your summer with a 3-week gifted student program at Duke campuses. Build advanced academic skills, boost college applications, and explore n
- Duke Annual Robo-Climb Competition — Duke University: A Duke University robotics challenge where high school teams design robots to autonomously climb a vertical structure.
- Duke Young Writers' Camp — Duke University: Immerse yourself in a residential summer program for high school writers in grades 10-12. Hone creative writing skills, build portfolios, and boost co
- Duke University Talent Identification Program — Duke University: Programs for academically talented youth including summer residential programs, online courses, and academic competitions.
- Environmental Science & Policy Scholars Program (Duke) — Duke University: Summer program exploring environmental science and policy with Duke faculty
- Duke Summer Academy — Duke University: Pre-college program at Duke University for high school students focusing on stem.
- Duke Math Meet — Duke University: Prestigious regional math competition hosted by Duke University.
- Neuroscience Research Opportunity — Duke University: A stem opportunity for high school students.
Frequently asked questions
Does Duke offer programs for high school students?
Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 9 verified Duke programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Duke's summer sessions, math meet, and the fully funded Robertson Scholars pipeline give students research-university exposure at the center of the Research Triangle.
Are any Duke high school programs free?
Yes — 6 of the Duke programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one.
Which Duke deadlines are coming up soonest?
The next deadlines: Neuroscience Research Opportunity (October 21, 2026); Duke Math Meet (October 24, 2026); Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (November 15, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Duke page.
How competitive are Duke programs?
It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one.