Boston University's Presidential Scholarship covers half tuition each year for exceptional first-year students, effective for students entering Fall 2026 and beyond. There's no separate scholarship application — every admitted student who completes their BU application by December 1 is automatically considered. Selection weighs academic strength alongside leadership, originality, and engagement beyond the classroom. It's open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students alike.
Eligibility
DemographicsRequires admission to Boston University; automatic consideration for every applicant who completes the admission application by December 1 — no separate scholarship application.
Applying
BU states the award as 'half tuition' rather than a fixed dollar figure; based on 2026-27 tuition of $73,024/year, that's about $36,512 a year, and it will shift if tuition changes.