University Scholarship

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<p>Did anyone on these boards receive the university scholarship for half tuition (or any other scholarship in that matter? (merit based)</p>

<p>Do you think I have a chance for it: almost straight A’s, 5 AP’s this year, SAT between 2100 and 2150, lots of EC’s, etc. </p>

<p>I really need to get a merit scholarship or I can’t go!</p>

<p>I’m a RD SMG applicant.</p>

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<p>yea ur game</p>

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<p>anybody else know for sure?</p>

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<p>I’m actually curious of the same thing. Although, I would bet that you have a good shot as the average SAT is a 2127 and the average GPA is a 3.83 for recipients, one cannot say if pure statistics are the main determinants of who receives the scholarships or if subjective factors are more at play with these scholarships. Also, does anyone know how we’re notified if we’ve been given a merit scholarship (does it come with our acceptance letter?)?</p>

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<p>Financial aid is an unpredictable game. That being said, BU has a system where their need-based grants also correlate with academics. So, essentially, you will get a larger finaid package (if you have the need) if you have better grades. It might not be called a scholarship per say, but it’s the same thing. As you get into schools, you’ll realize that scholarships just lessen grant money so they’re really the same deal. </p>

<p>I will say that BU gave me the most money of any school, with a package of grants, student loans, and work study.</p>

<p>Check this site out to try to determine your chances: <a href=“http://www.bu.edu/finaid/apply/incoming_probability.html[/url]”>http://www.bu.edu/finaid/apply/incoming_probability.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Ny0rker:</p>

<p>My son is a recipient of the University Scholarship (1/2 Tuition Scholarship). And, yes, from what you said, you are a very good candidate for the same Merit Scholarship. My son’s SATs were just slightly higher than yours but you have 1 more AP, so let’s call that a wash… It is totally MERIT based, without consideration of your financial need. That is, you are considered for this based 100% on academic ability, not at all on you or your parents’ income or any other financial factors. If BU feels that you qualify based on your academics, you will obtain it or if not the University Scholarship, then one of the less generous ones, like the Dean’s Scholarship. To keep The University Scholarship, one needs to achieve at least a 3.2 each semester. For us middle class people, it made the cost of attending BU about the same as his State School.</p>

<p>Here’s a link to the non-financial need scholarhips:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/[/url]”>http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Motion asked:
“Also, does anyone know how we’re notified if we’ve been given a merit scholarship (does it come with our acceptance letter?)?”</p>

<p>Your financial awards and scholarship offers will come in your acceptance package. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>When do those that are nominated, hear if they get one or do they interview,etc.?</p>