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Boston University Presidential Scholarship

Boston University (USA)
Amount
$25,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years)
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
80 days left
Applications close
01 Dec 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
Undergraduate
Scheme type
International scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Undergraduate
Listing
Source verified

Overview

$25,000 per year renewable for up to four years at Boston University, awarded automatically to about 3% of first-year applicants in the top 5% of their high school class.

Amount & Benefits

$25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.
Awarded to approximately 3% of the first-year class.
No separate application — all applicants are automatically considered.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be a first-year undergraduate applicant (US or international); Rank in the top 5% of their high school class; Have strong test scores — SAT 1500+ or ACT 33+ preferred; Submit TOEFL/IELTS if a non-native English speaker. There is no separate scholarship application — candidates are automatically considered with the general Boston University application.

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Required documents

High school transcripts (top 5% of class)
SAT (1500+) or ACT (33+) scores
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Boston University application

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Submit your Boston University first-year undergraduate application and credentials by 1 December 2026
  3. 3
    All applicants are automatically considered — no separate scholarship application is required
  4. 4
    Shortlisted candidates go through the university's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Nov 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
01 Dec 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
16 Dec 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
15 Jan 2027
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Boston University (USA).