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Boston University Trustee Scholarship for International Students
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The Trustee Scholarship Program at Boston University accepts around 20 outstanding students each year. Almost all of the scholars admitted have previously achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs and were at the top of their class. A true testament to housing only the cream of the crop, Boston University’s high standards makes them a credible institution where you could pursue further education.
**Application deadline:** December 1, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Boston University Trustee Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/boston-university-trustee-scholarship-for-international-students/#h-benefits-of-the-boston-university-trustee-scholarship)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/boston-university-trustee-scholarship-for-international-students/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/boston-university-trustee-scholarship-for-international-students/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Boston University Trustee Scholarship
A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.
## Eligibility Criteria
In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually, creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints, experiences, or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but extraordinarily well-rounded individuals. At BU, Trustee Scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers many intellectual, cultural, and social opportunities.
**To be considered for a Trustee Scholarship:**
- Submit the Common or Coalition Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs at BU by December 1.
- Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common or Coalition Application as part of your application to BU.
## How to Apply
Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common or Coalition Application.
_The Trustee Scholars at Boston University form a diverse and inclusive community of students. Please tell us about a time when you proactively advocated for or experienced, inclusivity in your school or community. What did you learn and how would you put that into practice at Boston University?_
_Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU?_
For further information about the scholarship, please visit the [official website](https://www.bu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/first-year-merit/trustee/#:~:text=At%20BU%2C%20Trustee%20Scholars%20become,if%20certain%20criteria%20are%20met.).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Willing to study in US
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Boston University Trustee Scholarship for International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to US for the duration of the programme.
Is the Boston University Trustee Scholarship for International Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.