merit awards for International Students at Boston University

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.

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

Who is eligible to apply?

• 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.

Varies per scholarship, generally $25,000 p.a.

Merit-based awards don’t require you to submit a financial aid application and do not have to be repaid.

Application deadline varies per scholarship as well, please check the link for details.