Students participating in the Health and Environmental Scholars Program @Duke are situated in the heart of main campus. During the program, students experience the Nicholas School of the Environment’s state-of-the-art facilities and Duke’s renowned laboratories. 

This year, the program consists of two modules: Module 1) college and career preparedness in the fall, and Module 2) connections between humans and the environment in North Carolina in the spring. 

Module 1 will occur during November 2023. We will meet each Wednesday from October 16 through December 4 from 6:30-8:30pm on Duke’s campus. Dinner will be provided. In these modules, we will provide guidance on finding the right college, offer comprehensive campus tours, assist in building career portfolios, and discuss the college application process (including financial aid, personal statement writing, and Common App completion). These sessions will also be a chance to meet Duke undergraduate mentors and other scholars in the program.

Module 2 will begin in the spring semester and will occur every Saturday starting Saturday, January 18 and ending April 19. These events occur from 10 am-4 pm, with lunch provided. During Module 2, students experience the Nicholas School of the Environment’s state-of-the-art facilities and Duke’s renowned laboratories. Health and Environmental Scholars will learn about environmental concepts through the lens of their own community in Durham and North Carolina. Scholars will travel to field sites such as the Duke Marine Lab, Eno River, Duke Forest, and Duke Campus Farm to collect and process data, as well as learn how to communicate their findings. The program will culminate in a final presentation on what Scholars have learned and gained from the program.

Our mentors have put together a resource bank with tips on college applications. Even if you weren’t able to be part of our program this year, email us if you’d like access!