Location: USA
Program: Undergraduate
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1- 4 years
Deadline: December 1, 2025
To support outstanding students, BU offers a variety of merit-based scholarships for first-year students, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements. One of the most prestigious is the Presidential Scholarship, awarded to incoming first-year students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership potential. This scholarship covers a significant portion of tuition for four years, provided recipients maintain strong academic standing. BU also offers the Trustee Scholarship, a full-tuition award given to a select group of the highest-achieving applicants.
Boston University (BU) is a prestigious private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU has grown into one of the largest and most respected universities in the United States, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, global engagement, and academic excellence. With a diverse student body from over 130 countries, BU provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation and leadership
Benefits of The Scholarship
- Full tuition & fees
- $10,000 to the full cost of attendance
- Academic support
- Other benefits
Eligibility Criteria
While criteria vary for each scholarship, recipients typically:
- Rank in the top 5% of their high school class.
- Have shown incredible extracurricular achievements in their schools and communities.
- Have SAT scores above 1500 and ACT scores above 33.
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens are considered for all merit awards and other scholarships.
- International students are considered for the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships only.
Required Documents
As a first-year international student applicant, you must submit the following credentials:
- Common Application
- Secondary School Records
- Senior Year Grades
- Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form
- Teacher Evaluation
- English Proficiency Testing Results
- InitialView and Vericant Interviews (Optional)
- Documentation of Financial Support
- Copy of Data Page of Passport
- Standardized Tests (Optional)
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
