Boston University, MA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
29%
Tuition
$52,082
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#37 in National Universities
Scholarships
College Of Engineering First Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
College of Engineering FIRST Scholarship is a four-year, $20,000 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.
Boston University-Funded ROTC Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
31-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
Boston University offers grants to selected students who receive federal ROTC scholarships as entering freshmen prior to their enrollment. Priority consideration for University-funded ROTC awards is given to those who are identified as ROTC candidates prior to April 1. University ROTC grants are not available to students who receive federal scholarships after they have enrolled at Boston University.
Boston University Supplemental ROTC Grants are available for students who receive federal ROTC scholarships of less than full tuition.
A limited number of competitive on-campus room and board grants are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and potential to recipients of full-tuition federal ROTC scholarships.
Competitive room grants may also be awarded to recipients of BU Supplemental ROTC Grants. Recipients of three-year federal ROTC scholarships are also considered for competitive room grants.
BU Community Service Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
Boston University is committed to making a BU education available to as many qualified Boston Public School students as possible. We will meet the full calculated financial eligibility, without loans, for graduates of Boston public high schools who are admissible to BU. These awards are renewable for up to eight semesters (four years) of undergraduate study, when the student maintains academic and financial eligibility requirements
Cardinal Medeiros Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
The Cardinal Medeiros Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition award 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.
Federal Rotc Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
Federal ROTC scholarships are offered in exchange for military service after graduation. Some scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, fees, and books, as well as a monthly stipend for four years. Others provide partial tuition for three or four years. They do not cover room and board expenses.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
Each year, the Board of Admissions awards the Presidential Scholarship to approximately five percent of our incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most academically talented students, Presidential Scholars demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities.
Thomas M. Menino Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
The Thomas M. Menino Scholarship is a prestigious four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to 25 seniors graduating from Boston public high schools. Thomas M. Menino Scholarship recipients 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.
Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
Boston University?s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and typically ranked in the top 5?10% of their class.
In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints, experiences or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but extraordinary people. At BU, scholars also become part of a unique campus community that offers many intellectual, cultural, and social opportunities.
National Hispanic Recognition Program Finalists
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
High school seniors who are National Hispanic Recognition Program finalists and are offered admission to BU will be recognized with a $20,000-per-year Boston University Presidential Scholarship.
National Merit Finalists
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
High school seniors who have been chosen as National Merit finalists and are offered admission to Boston University will be recognized with a $20,000-per-year Boston University Presidential Scholarship.
College Of Fine Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 630-730
SAT Critical Reading: 590-680
SAT Writing: 610-700
Description
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.
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