The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

A little look back at some scenes from our All-Scholar Community Meeting and Dinner last week. We loved hearing from members of the first class of Robbies (2005) about how the program and their leadership practices have evolved over the last 25 years.

More chances to get to know the Robertson! We’ve added two more dates to our fall webinars. If you’re a high school senior or incoming first year student Duke University or The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill these webinars are a great way to learn about our community, the application process, and what makes the Robertson experience so unique. Registration is now open - visit the link in our bio to view the full schedule and reserve your spot!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We had an incredible time celebrating you and being with your families last night. The future is bright because of you 🩵 💙

The Class of 2030 is HERE! Meet our newest Robertsons: a bold, brilliant, globally minded group ready to lead, build, and make an impact from day one. They bring big ideas, deep curiosity, and perspectives from across the country and around the world. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Welcome to community, Robbies!

Congratulations to Faith Austin ‘27 on being named a 2026 Truman Scholar!
The Truman Scholarship is one of the nation’s highest honors for students committed to public service recognizing leadership, integrity, and a dedication to the common good. For Faith, this recognition reflects not just individual achievement but the communities that have shaped her journey. As she shared, “I did not arrive here self-made. I arrived because people taught me, challenged me, and saw potential in me before I could always see it myself.” We can’t wait to see how she continues to lead with purpose, humility, and courage. Congrats Faith!!

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the class of 2029 Robertsons! Ruby and Eden are young leaders already making their mark at and and we’re so excited to see how they’ll continue to grow and broaden their impact! 🩵 💙

Join us in congratulating Senior Lizzy Glazer on being recognized for her work in climate sustainability at Duke!

After a brief hiatus we are BACK with another Flashback Friday! Before Exploration Summer there was International Summer. Rising juniors would travel together to one of three international locations around the globe. There they’d work with various community partners and agencies expanding their knowledge and putting leadership into practice while learning the history and cultural contexts of each location. In this photo we see members of the Class of 2011 in South Africa. Other international locations included Argentina and Vietnam. Now, during Exploration Summer (as the name might suggest) scholars creat opportunities to explore their interests and commitments through self-designed experiences that challenge their ways of being and knowing as leaders both domestically and abroad. Built on vision. Bound by purpose. Bolstered by community.