Boston University

Boston University is a private urban research university, established in 1869, offering a breadth of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 Schools and Colleges and more than 250 fields of study.

The following merit awards are available to international students:

Trustee Scholarship

Our most prestigious merit-based scholarship recognizes truly outstanding high school seniors with a four-year award of full tuition and certain mandatory fees. Candidates must be nominated by their school principals or headmasters. All materials, including nomination letter and application for admission, must be received at Boston University by December 1. Get more details about the Trustee Scholarship.

Engineering Scholars Award

Students with exceptional academic records applying to the College of Engineering are eligible for this four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarship. Get more details about the Engineering Scholars Award.

University Scholarship

These four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarships are awarded to selected students with exceptional academic records, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence. Get more details about the University Scholarship.