Boston University states it recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community service through its merit scholarship. Boston University also encourages applicants to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, which rewards strong grades and academic performance as well as talent, initiative, creativity, and impact in a school or community.
Boston University says the Presidential Scholarship is given to first-year students from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, and who also excel beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities. Boston University indicates it considers US citizens and permanent residents and international students.
Boston University provides a requirement for being considered for the Presidential Scholarship: complete an application for admission by December 1. It also describes the scholarship as recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community service, and learning about how students will enrich the BU community through their story.
Boston University lists an annual value of half tuition. Boston University includes an effectiveness note stating the annual value applies starting with students entering Fall.
