Boston University Presidential Scholarship

Automatically considered

$25,000

Eligibility

School
Boston University
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
Entering
Activities
Leadership
Grades
Class Rank Percentile up to 5

About this scholarship

First-year Boston University applicants from the U.S. and abroad with exceptionally strong academic records may be considered. Recipients typically rank in the top 5% of their high school class and show significant extracurricular leadership.

The Presidential Scholarship is a renewable merit award of $25,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study.

No separate scholarship application is required. Submit your admission application and supporting credentials by December 1 for consideration. Renewal requires satisfactory academic progress, including a minimum 3.20 GPA.

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What else to submit

  • Boston University admission application and supporting credentials
  • Complete the Boston University application for admission (Common Application or Coalition Application) by the December 1 Early Decision / merit deadline
  • Open to first-year applicants of all nationalities, including international students
  • Merit-based selection (academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular involvement); financial need is not considered
  • Recipients typically rank in the top 5% of their high school class and demonstrate significant extracurricular leadership.
  • Renewal requires satisfactory academic progress, including a minimum 3.20 GPA.
  • Financial need is not considered.