Scholarships for International Students
The following merit awards are available to international students:
Trustee Scholarship
Our most prestigious merit-based scholarship recognizes truly outstanding high school seniors with a four-year award of full tuition and certain mandatory fees. Candidates must be nominated by their school principals or headmasters. All materials, including nomination letter and application for admission, must be received at Boston University by December 1. Get more details about the Trustee Scholarship.
Engineering Scholars Award
Students with exceptional academic records applying to the College of Engineering are eligible for this four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarship. Get more details about the Engineering Scholars Award.
University Scholarship
These four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarships are awarded to selected students with exceptional academic records, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence. Get more details about the University Scholarship.
Need-Based Financial Aid Policy for International Students
Financial aid from Boston University is not available to international students. For general information about financial assistance, request the booklet “Financial Planning for Study in the United States” from the U.S. Information Agency or a binational advising center in your home country.
International students pay the same tuition as U.S. students. Please consult our current tuition rates.

