Boston University

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Exceptionally strong academic records and leadership in school and community.

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Varies by student

Exceptional artistic talent demonstrated through an audition or portfolio review for admission to the College of Fine Arts.

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Full tuition and fees · about $272,000 over 4 years

Superior academic records, typically ranking in the top 5% of the high school class with exceptional extracurricular involvement.

Full tuition · about $272,000 over 4 years

College of Engineering applicant with exceptionally strong math and science background and 500-word essay.

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Half tuition · about $136,000 over 4 years

Children of active, ordained Methodist ministers. Status must be confirmed by Resident Bishop.

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$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Active participation in a FIRST Robotics team for at least one full season and application to the College of Engineering.

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$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Must be a National Merit Finalist and designate Boston University as your first-choice college.

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$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years

Exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a strong commitment to social justice and community involvement.

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Full tuition · about $272,000 over 4 years

Graduating senior from a parochial high school in the Archdiocese of Boston, nominated by their school.

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Full tuition · about $272,000 over 4 years

Graduating senior from a Boston Public High School with high academic achievement, leadership, and merit.

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