About this opportunity
Boston University offers first-year merit scholarship consideration for high-achieving applicants, including international students, through the undergraduate admission process.
The Boston University Merit Scholarships is a partially funded scholarship offered by Boston University for applicants heading to United States.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- First-year applicants with strong academic achievement, leadership, service, creativity, or community impact
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students may be eligible
- Applicants should confirm current scholarship names and requirements on the official BU page
What the opportunity may offer
- Merit scholarship consideration through Boston University admissions
- Scholarship value and terms depend on the award and current official rules
- Recognition for academic achievement, leadership, and impact
Required documents
- Boston University undergraduate admission application
- Academic records and school documents
- Essays or supporting materials required by the selected admission route
- Any scholarship-specific materials requested by BU
Application process
- Open BU's official merit scholarship page
- Review current first-year scholarship rules
- Complete the undergraduate admission application by the scholarship consideration date
- Monitor BU admissions communications for award decisions
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Boston University
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Boston University states merit scholarship applicants should complete the admission application by December 1. Confirm the current admission year on BU's official page.
Frequently asked questions
Can international students be considered?
Is there a separate scholarship application?
Should I rely on old dates?
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-30UShireZone is not affiliated with Boston University. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.