More Scholarships
Boston University offers several scholarships for students who excel in a particular subject area, or have special talents and other personal accomplishments. To be eligible, students must apply and be admitted to the school, college or program that offers the scholarship if applicable. In some cases, additional requirements such as exams, essays and other scholarship application materials are required.
Engineering Scholars Award
Students with exceptional academic records applying to the College of Engineering are eligible for this four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarship. No additional application process is required.
College of Engineering FIRST Scholarship
This four-year, half-tuition scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in the FIRST Robotics program for at least one full season in high school and who has applied and been admitted to the College of Engineering. FIRST Scholars also receive funding to participate in a research program with a College of Engineering faculty member for up to 10 hours per week for one semester in the first two years of study. Those who maintain an overall grade point average of 3.40 are guaranteed admission to a Boston University College of Engineering master of science program.
Applications for the scholarship are available on the College of Engineering website. Students must also submit a letter of recommendation from their FIRST team advisor.
Applications for admission to the College of Engineering are due no later than January 1. FIRST Scholarship applications and recommendations are due no later than February 1.
For more information, visit the College of Engineering website or contact the College at 617-353-6447.
Ancient Greek Scholarship
This four-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded to seniors who score highest on an examination of the language, history, and culture of ancient Greece. The competition is open to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and are admitted to any of the University’s degree-granting schools or colleges. For more information on the scholarship and test dates, download the Ancient Greek Scholarship Competition information sheet (PDF) or visit the Department of Classical Studies website or call 617-353-2427.
Latin Scholarship
Latin scholars who score highest on an examination of Latin and ancient Roman history and culture are eligible to receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships. The competition is open to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and are admitted to any of the University’s degree-granting schools or colleges. For more information on the scholarship and test dates, download the Latin Scholarship Competition information sheet (PDF) or visit the Department of Classical Studies website or call 617-353-2427.
College of Fine Arts Scholarships
Scholarships to the Schools of Music, Theatre & Visual Arts are granted to students who demonstrate outstanding artistic talent in an audition or through a portfolio review. Please visit the individual school’s website for information about portfolio requirements and auditions.
University Scholarship
These four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarships are awarded to selected students with exceptional academic records, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence. All applicants for admission who are eligible for the University Scholarship will be considered for this award; no additional application is required for consideration.
National Scholars Award
This half-tuition scholarship is awarded to selected high school seniors with exceptionally strong academic records who have been chosen as National Merit or National Achievement Program finalists. To be eligible, National Merit finalists must designate Boston University as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation no later than March 1. National Achievement finalists must send a copy of their Finalist letter to the following address by March 1: Boston University Admissions, Scholarship Coordinator, 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Recipients are chosen by the Boston University Board of Admissions and the Scholarship Committee.
National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP)
This half-tuition scholarship is awarded to selected National Hispanic Recognition Program finalists who have exceptionally strong academic records. To be eligible, candidates must send their Finalist letters to the following address: Boston University Admissions, Scholarship Coordinator, 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Recipients are chosen by the Boston University Board of Admissions and the Scholarship Committee.
Deans’ Scholarship
These $10,000 renewable tuition scholarships are offered to selected academically talented students. While recipients may have little or no calculated financial eligibility, their expected family contributions must not substantially exceed the cost of attendance. To be considered, students must file the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Please contact Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 for more information.
Founders’ Grant
This renewable $5,000-a-year tuition grant is awarded to students with strong high school records who have applied for financial aid but demonstrate minimal calculated financial eligibility. To be considered, students must file the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Please contact Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 for more information.
Methodist Clergy Scholarship
This half-tuition, renewable scholarship is available to the sons and daughters of active, ordained Methodist ministers. To be considered, students must submit a letter from their resident Bishop indicating their church of affiliation to the following address: Meredith Barnhart, Boston University Financial Assistance, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215.
Boston High School Scholarship
This prestigious four-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded to approximately 20-25 seniors graduating from Boston public high schools. Boston Scholars are selected for their ability to face the intellectual challenges at Boston University and for their potential to contribute to the University community and society. Eligible nominees are invited to visit campus for a personal interview.
Students must be nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors. Nomination forms are distributed to schools as an interactive PDF attachment and may be returned via e-mail to scholars@bu.edu or printed and mailed to: Boston University Admissions, 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. The Common Application, BU Supplement and all supporting materials including the nomination form must be submitted by December 1.
Cardinal Medeiros Scholarship
These four-year, full-tuition awards are available to selected graduating seniors from parochial high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. Recipients are chosen for academic achievement, leadership ability and dedication to community service. Eligible nominees are invited to visit campus for a personal interview.
Students must be nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors. Nomination forms are distributed to schools as an interactive PDF attachment and may be returned via e-mail to scholars@bu.edu or printed and mailed to: Boston University Admissions, 121 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215. The Common Application, BU Supplement and all supporting materials including the nomination form must be submitted by December 1.
Financial Aid
Boston University is also committed to rewarding academic achievement and ensuring that a BU education is available to as many qualified Boston public high school students as possible. We will meet the full calculated financial eligibility, without loans, for all Boston public high school students who are admissible to BU. The CSS/Profile and FAFSA must be submitted by February 15. These awards are renewable for up to eight semesters (four years) of undergraduate study, when the student maintains academic and financial eligibility requirements. For more information please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.