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Boston University selects approximately 20 first-year students each year for the Trustee Scholars Program. Candidates show exceptional academics plus intellectual and creative breadth beyond the classroom.
The Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years when criteria are met, including a minimum 3.50 GPA and on-campus housing.
Nomination by a high school principal or headmaster is required. Submit complete admission materials by December 1. No CSS Profile or FAFSA is required for this merit award.
The Boston University Trustee Scholarship awards Full tuition + fees (20 winners).
The deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; Boston University; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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Yes, the application includes 2 essay questions. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
This award works by nomination rather than direct application. Confirm your eligibility, then arrange the nomination through the sponsor's process.