Last date
01/12/2026
Reward
2,099,125
Qualification
Science, Engineering, Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
BOSTON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the Board of Admissions awards the Presidential Scholarship to our incoming first-year students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most academically talented students, Presidential Scholars demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities. This half-tuition scholarship* is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at BU. 1. No separate application form and additional essays are required by eligible applicants. 2. Recipients are financial assistance of 25,000 USD. 3. It is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. 4. Students are required to submit their official results of either the SAT or ACT examination. 5. Elements such as Statement of Purpose and LORs play a crucial role during the selection process. Boston Presidential Scholarship is awarded to first-year students by the Board of Admissions. Approximately 3% of first-year students receive this scholarship every year. It is one of the prestigious awards that are available to all first-year international students and does not have too many requirements to be the winner. ITEM DISCRIPTION Name BOSTON PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Provided by BOSTON UNIVERSITY
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Science, Engineering, Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/12/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is December 01, 2026.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the Boston Presidential Scholarship, applicants are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria listed below:
- Applicants must either be a domestic or international student.
- Enrolling in UG courses offered by Boston University.
- Submit the official results of either the SAT or ACT examinations.
- Demonstrate excellence in community events and extra-curricular activities apart from academics. Preference is often given to students taking admission in Science, Engineering or Business administration first year as a full-time full fee-paying student.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 2,099,125 Recipients are financial assistance of 25,000 USD. It is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. No. Of Scholarship - 20
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. The applicants have to submit their admission application complete in all respects including the supporting documents and the credentials that tell their story and demonstrate their outstanding career and qualities earned so far by them. They should also showcase their future vision and their community commitments to prove their worthiness for the award.
Selection process
The selection process takes place after post confirmation of admission at Boston University. With the help of admission application form and supporting documents, the panel thoroughly evaluates each applicant. Final selections are based on the following criteria
- Standardized test scores
- Letter of Recommendation and Statement of Purpose
- Academic qualifications and achievements
- Non-academic achievements Of all the eligible applicants, students are shortlisted and called for an interview session. This gives the selection panel an opportunity to decide Boston Presidential Scholarship recipients, post evaluation of their overall profile. The successful candidates are informed almost simultaneously about the admission and the award decision.
Contact
Address: 233 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215, United States DOMESTIC- Email: admissions@bu.edu Phone: 617-353-2300 INTERNATIONAL- Email: intadmis@bu.edu Phone: 617-353-4492 Apply Now http://www.bu.edu/