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"...because I recognize that education, when conducted along sane and practical, as opposed to dogmatic and theoretical, lines, is, next to religion, the greatest civilizing influence." -James Buchanan Duke; Indenture of Trust - 1924"...[hospitals] have become indispensable institutions, not only by way of ministering to the comfort of the sick, but in increasing the efficiency of mankind and prolonging human life." -James Buchanan Duke; Indenture of Trust - 1924"...in an effort to help those who are most unable to help themselves." -James Buchanan Duke; Indenture of Trust - 1924"...because I believe it is to these rural districts that we are to look in large measure for the bone and sinew of our country." -James Buchanan Duke; Indenture of Trust - 1924
The Duke Endowment is a private foundation serving the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs of higher education, health care, children's welfare and spiritual life.
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$15 Million Duke Endowment Gift Will Help Davidson Students Avoid Student Loan Debt

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Grant Profile

Financial Aid Opens Doors to Opportunity

In 2004, The Duke Endowment awarded Johnson C. Smith University $250,000 that supported 34 need-based scholarships.

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New Grant Application Workshops

Recently, The Duke Endowment hosted numerous workshops throughout the Carolinas to introduce grantees to its new standardized grant application process. Featured speaker was Hal Williams, President of the Rensselaerville Institute, who provided insights about tracking program investments for stronger results. For more information on how you and your organization can better achieve results for those you serve, click here for tools and resources available through the Rensselaerville Institute.

The Duke Endowment Fellowship

The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year experience that cultivates emerging leaders and encourages creative thinking in the philanthropic sector.

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Grant Areas: Education | Health Care | Child Care | Rural Church

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