Boston University Presidential Scholarship 2024

The Presidential Scholarship 2024 is available at Boston University. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.

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About Boston University Presidential Scholarship

Opportunity Details

The Boston Presidential Scholarship recognizes academic excellence and is available to exceptional students who actively participate in community events and extracurricular activities outside the classroom. It applies to incoming first-year undergraduate students at Boston University.

Each year, the Board of Admissions bestows the Presidential Scholarship on incoming first-year students who have excelled academically. Presidential Scholars are among the most academically gifted students, excel outside the classroom, and serve as leaders in their schools and communities.

Benefits of Boston University Presidential Scholarship

The scholarship will cover up to $25,000 in course fees per year for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Boston University Presidential Scholarship Requirements

You should meet the following requirements to apply for the Presidential Scholarship:

  • Students from around the world are welcome to apply.
  • English proficiency is required.
  • Students must rank in the top 5% of their high school class.
  • Have an SAT score of at least 1500 and an ACT score of 33.
  • Have demonstrated outstanding extracurricular achievements in their schools and communities.
  • Applicants must be incoming first-year students at a university in Boston.

Required Documents 

You should prepare and upload the following application documents:

  • Common Application
  • Secondary School Records
  • Senior Year Grades
  • Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form
  • Teacher Evaluation
  • English Proficiency Testing Results (TOEFL iBT: 90-100, IELTS: 7 or higher, or the Duolingo English Test (DET): 125-135
  • Documentation of Financial Support
  • Copy of Data Page of Passport
  • Standardized Tests (Optional)

Note: Check more details about the documents on the official website.

Selection Process

After admission to Boston University has been confirmed, the selection process begins. The panel thoroughly evaluates each applicant using the admission application form and supporting documents. The following criteria are used to make final decisions:

  • Standardized test results
  • Statement of Purpose and Letter of Recommendation
  • Academic credentials and accomplishments
  • Non-academic accomplishments

Students are chosen from among all eligible applicants and invited to an interview session. The panel evaluates the students’ overall profiles to select Presidential Boston Scholarship recipients.

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website to apply. 

Application Deadline

01 December, 2024

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