The Boston University Presidential Scholarship is awarded to outstanding first-year students from around the world who display remarkable academic accomplishments. These students not only excel academically but also demonstrate leadership qualities within their schools and communities. All students, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, eligible non-citizens, and international students, are automatically considered for this prestigious scholarship.

Boston University offers a wide range of merit scholarships, some of which cover full tuition, to recognize high-achieving students who go above and beyond. These awards are granted for various achievements, whether in academics, sports, performing arts, or visual arts. Merit-based scholarships do not require a financial aid application and do not need to be repaid.

The selection criteria vary for each scholarship, but recipients generally rank in the top 5% of their high school class and demonstrate exceptional extracurricular accomplishments. While test scores are not mandatory, students who submit scores typically have impressive SAT scores above 1500 and ACT scores above 33.

Eligibility for merit awards and other scholarships is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens.

The Boston University Presidential Scholarship offers an annual value of $25,000 and is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at BU.

To apply for the Presidential Scholarship, students need not submit additional essays or application forms. By submitting their application and supporting credentials by December 1, they will automatically be considered for this prestigious scholarship opportunity.

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