Boston University 2023 Presidential Scholarship for International Students (USA)

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 $25,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at BU.

BU offers a wide variety of merit scholarships, some even covering full tuition, to recognize high achieving students who go above and beyond. Most awards are for academic achievement, while others go to talented athletes, performers, and artists. Plus, merit-based awards don’t require you to submit a financial aid application and do not have to be repaid.

THE COMPETITION IS KEEN.

While criteria varies 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

Though test scores are not required, students who submit scores typically:

• Have SAT scores above 1500 and ACT scores above 33

• Table of Content
• About Boston University
• Presidential Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Presidential Scholarship
• Requirements for Presidential Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Boston University

Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1839 by Methodists, its original campus was in Newbury, Vermont before moving to Boston in 1867

Presidential Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Presidential Scholarship

This $25,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at BU.

Requirements for Presidential Scholarship Qualification

International 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

No additional essays or application forms are required. Students who wish to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship should submit their application and supporting credentials by December 1.

For more details, visit Boston University website.