Boston University Presidential Scholarship

• Boston University offers several merit scholarships recognizing high-achieving students applying for their first year at the university. Some of these scholarships are full-tuition scholarships.

Scholarship Overview

• The Presidential Scholarship is given to incoming first-year students from around the world who have previously demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
• These students also tend to excel beyond the classroom, going on to become leaders in their schools and the community.

Host School(s)

• Boston University, USA

Field(s) of Study

• Any undergraduate course offered at Boston University

What does the scholarship cover?

• This scholarship is awarded as a half-tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, eligible non-citizens, and international students.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• Be ranked in the top 5% of your high school class.
• Demonstrate outstanding extracurricular achievements in your school and community.
• Have ACT scores above 33 and SAT scores above 1500.

NOTE:

• Though test scores are not a requirement, it is good to have them ready for display alongside your application form.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

• No application forms or essays are required.
• If you are interested in this scholarship, simply submit your application for undergraduate admission and the required documents before the submission deadline.

Required Documents

• A high school transcript indicating the grades for your senior year
• Application form (common application or coalition application)
• School report form
• Recommendation from the School Counsellor attached to the school report form
• Teacher evaluation
• Secondary School Records
• English Proficiency Test Results
• Documentation of financial status/support
• A copy of the data page of your passport

Closing Date

• December 1, 2024

How do I get more information?

• Website:  Boston University Presidential Scholarship