I'm considering Boston University as an option and I am international. Does anyone know about scholarships for international students there? How generous are they and do they offer full or partial scholarships?
Sure, Boston University does offer various scholarship opportunities to international students. One of the significant scholarships offered is the Trustee Scholarship. This scholarship is BU’s most prestigious merit-based award, recognizing students who have shown outstanding academic ability and who will contribute to the BU community in meaningful ways. The scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees.
Another opportunity is the Presidential Scholarship. This is a $25,000 tuition scholarship awarded annually, which is for four years of undergraduate study. While these scholarships are not specifically only for international students, they are highly competitive, and international students are eligible to apply.
Moreover, if you happen to be an international student who has studied in the U.S. high school system, you are eligible for consideration for all merit awards in addition to the Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
Applying for these scholarships requires additional essays and the deadlines are often in early December, prior to the regular decision application deadline, so be sure to keep an eye out for that.
These scholarships are highly competitive, so it's recommended that students also explore external scholarships and funding opportunities in their home countries or globally. Good luck with your applications!
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