- 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?