Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship
In 1876, young BU Professor Alexander Graham Bell was searching for a new tool to aid in his work as an educator of the deaf. In the process, he invented the telephone—and became one of the world’s most famous engineers.
The students, faculty and staff in Boston University’s College of Engineering are dedicated to advancing science and technology through research and discovery. The Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship recognizes students with strong math and science backgrounds who have the potential to thrive in this community. We encourage students in the top 10% of their class to consider applying for the scholarship.
Alexander Graham Bell Scholars receive:
- A renewable scholarship for full tuition
- One semester of funding in the first two years of study to participate in a research program with a College of Engineering faculty member
- Guaranteed admission to a Boston University College of Engineering master’s degree program, provided a 3.40 grade point average is earned during the bachelor of science program
How to Apply
To be considered for an Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship:
- Write a 500-word essay on the topic below.
- Submit the Common Application for admission to the Boston University College of Engineering, along with the BU Common Application Supplement and your 500-word essay no later than December 1. For more information about applying to BU, see our Application Instructions.
- On the BU Common Application Supplement, indicate that you are an Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship applicant by typing the letters “EN” in the box marked “Office Use Only” at the bottom of page one.
- Submit official results of either the SAT with two SAT Subject Tests, or the ACT with Writing Test. For some programs, additional SAT Subject Tests may be required. All tests must be taken no later than November.
Essay Question:
Write a 500-word essay about an engineering advance or innovation that you feel has had an important impact on society. Your essay should describe the advance/innovation and discuss its implications for society and the field of engineering.
Submit your essay via e-mail to engessay@bu.edu as an attached Microsoft Word document (.doc or .rtf extension). Please include your name and the words “Bell Essay” in the subject line, and type your name and birth date on the essay.