The Scholarship for Parents

Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers 50 percent off tuition for parents with children in Boston and Chelsea public schools.

The new Scholarship for Parents opens the door to a college degree—along with new career opportunities, personal enrichment, and a chance for parents to share the inspiration of a college education with their children.

Qualifying parents choose from 15 on-campus bachelor’s degree programs at BU’s Metropolitan College—and benefit from the convenience of evening classes.

To be eligible for the scholarship, parents:

Must have a child enrolled in a Boston or Chelsea public school
Must be US citizens or permanent residents
Must have completed six college courses with a GPA of 3.0 or above

To apply, please submit the following:

Metropolitan College Undergraduate Admission form
Scholarship for Parents Application form
Scholarship Essay (may also be used for undergraduate admission)

Address how you first became interested in your area of study. What activities, experiences, people, etc. have fostered this interest? What are your long-term goals, and how will this scholarship impact your studies at Boston University?
Limit your essay to two, double-spaced typewritten pages – approximately 400 words.

Letter of Recommendation
Official high school transcript
Official transcripts from all schools attended
Verification of child’s enrollment in Boston or Chelsea Public School

Send complete application materials to:
Director, Undergraduate Student Services
Boston University Metropolitan College
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102
Boston, MA 02215

Please note:

Scholarship applications are reviewed each year on
June 15th, August 1st, and December 1st
Only completed applications will be considered
Applicants are notified within two weeks of the review date

For further information, please call Katherine Meyer at 617-358-4610 or fill out our online request form.

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