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Merit Scholarships – Boston University
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Fully Funded
Under Graduate
Description
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.
International students are considered for the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
Eligibilities
- 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.
Benefits
Trustee Scholarship is BU’s most prestigious scholarship, scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers intellectual, cultural and social opportunities. Competitive applicants who are among the most accomplished in their class and demonstrate exceptional engagement in their schools and communities should apply.
- Annual Value: Full tuition & fees
- Number of Awards: 20
- No CSS Profile™ & FAFSA required
- Available to international students
Program Venue
Boston University
USA
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
Trustee Scholarship:
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- Submit the Common or Coalition Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at BU by December
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- International students are also required to submit: Secondary School Records, English Proficiency Testing Results, Documentation of Financial Support, Copy of Data Page of Passport, Standardized Tests (Optional)
- Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common or Coalition Application as part of your application to BU.
The Trustee Scholarship Essay:
Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common or Coalition Application.
- The Trustee Scholars at Boston University form a diverse and inclusive community of students. Please tell us about a time where you proactively advocated for, or experienced, inclusivity in your school or community. What did you learn and how would you put that into practice at Boston University?
- Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Presidential Scholarship is one of the other BU’s merit scholarship.
Given to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most talented students, they also excel beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities.
- Annual Value: $25,000
- Deadline: December 1
- Available to international students
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Merit Scholarships – Boston University
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Under Graduate
Description
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.
International students are considered for the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
Eligibilities
- 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.
Benefits
Trustee Scholarship is BU’s most prestigious scholarship, scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers intellectual, cultural and social opportunities. Competitive applicants who are among the most accomplished in their class and demonstrate exceptional engagement in their schools and communities should apply.
- Annual Value: Full tuition & fees
- Number of Awards: 20
- No CSS Profile™ & FAFSA required
- Available to international students
Program Venue
Boston University
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
Trustee Scholarship:
-
- Submit the Common or Coalition Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at BU by December
-
- International students are also required to submit: Secondary School Records, English Proficiency Testing Results, Documentation of Financial Support, Copy of Data Page of Passport, Standardized Tests (Optional)
- Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common or Coalition Application as part of your application to BU.
The Trustee Scholarship Essay:
Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common or Coalition Application.
- The Trustee Scholars at Boston University form a diverse and inclusive community of students. Please tell us about a time where you proactively advocated for, or experienced, inclusivity in your school or community. What did you learn and how would you put that into practice at Boston University?
- Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Presidential Scholarship is one of the other BU’s merit scholarship.
Given to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most talented students, they also excel beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities.
- Annual Value: $25,000
- Deadline: December 1
- Available to international students
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Merit Scholarships – Boston University
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Paid
Under Graduate
Description
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.
International students are considered for the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
Eligibilities
- 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.
Benefits
Trustee Scholarship is BU’s most prestigious scholarship, scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers intellectual, cultural and social opportunities. Competitive applicants who are among the most accomplished in their class and demonstrate exceptional engagement in their schools and communities should apply.
- Annual Value: Full tuition & fees
- Number of Awards: 20
- No CSS Profile™ & FAFSA required
- Available to international students
Program Venue
Boston University
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
Trustee Scholarship:
-
- Submit the Common or Coalition Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at BU by December
-
- International students are also required to submit: Secondary School Records, English Proficiency Testing Results, Documentation of Financial Support, Copy of Data Page of Passport, Standardized Tests (Optional)
- Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common or Coalition Application as part of your application to BU.
The Trustee Scholarship Essay:
Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common or Coalition Application.
- The Trustee Scholars at Boston University form a diverse and inclusive community of students. Please tell us about a time where you proactively advocated for, or experienced, inclusivity in your school or community. What did you learn and how would you put that into practice at Boston University?
- Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Presidential Scholarship is one of the other BU’s merit scholarship.
Given to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most talented students, they also excel beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities.
- Annual Value: $25,000
- Deadline: December 1
- Available to international students
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Merit Scholarships – Boston University
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Description
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.
International students are considered for the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
BENIFITS
Trustee Scholarship is BU’s most prestigious scholarship, scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers intellectual, cultural and social opportunities. Competitive applicants who are among the most accomplished in their class and demonstrate exceptional engagement in their schools and communities should apply.
- Annual Value: Full tuition & fees
- Number of Awards: 20
- No CSS Profile™ & FAFSA required
- Available to international students
Eligibilities
- 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.
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Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Trustee Scholarship:
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- Submit the Common or Coalition Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at BU by December
-
- International students are also required to submit: Secondary School Records, English Proficiency Testing Results, Documentation of Financial Support, Copy of Data Page of Passport, Standardized Tests (Optional)
- Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common or Coalition Application as part of your application to BU.
The Trustee Scholarship Essay:
Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common or Coalition Application.
- The Trustee Scholars at Boston University form a diverse and inclusive community of students. Please tell us about a time where you proactively advocated for, or experienced, inclusivity in your school or community. What did you learn and how would you put that into practice at Boston University?
- Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU?
