Boston University Presidential Scholarship
Merit scholarship covering half of tuition at Boston University, open to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Half of BU annual tuition (effective for students entering Fall 2026). Renewed for subsequent years with satisfactory academic standing.
Eligible applicants
First-year undergraduate applicants (domestic and international) with exceptional academic achievement
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Overview
Boston University Presidential Scholarship is offered by Boston University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- BU admission application (submitted by December 1)Required
What this scholarship covers
Half tuition per year
Included
Renewable for subsequent years
May be included
Half of BU annual tuition (effective for students entering Fall 2026). Renewed for subsequent years with satisfactory academic standing. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Exceptional academic achievement; strong grades and academic performance; leadership and community service; talent, initiative, and creativity
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Highly competitive; awarded to among BU's most talented first-year students with demonstrated excellence beyond the classroom
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Exceptional first-year applicants; international students may be eligible
Applicant profile
- First-year undergraduate applicants (domestic and international) with exceptional academic achievement
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Exceptional first-year applicants; international students may be eligible
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Submit admission application to Boston University by December 1
- 2
No separate scholarship application is required
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; fall intake cycle. Deadline: December 1. No separate application required — automatic consideration.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Boston University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.