School of Education Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship recognizes academically gifted students who have applied and been admitted to the School of Education. Award recipients receive four years of tuition-free undergraduate study at the School of Education.

To be considered for the award, applicants must submit an essay in response to one of the following questions:

  • Why are teachers important for society?
  • In your experience, what makes a good teacher?

Please submit your essay via e-mail to SEDessay@bu.edu as an attached Microsoft Word document (.doc or .rtf extension). The essay must be received by Admissions no later than January 1. Include your name, birth date, address and e-mail address at the top of the essay.