Boston College Gabelli Presidential Scholarship

Boston College has announced applications for the 2026 Gabelli Presidential Scholarship for incoming domestic and international students.

Each year, Boston College awards eighteen academically merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen through the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program. 

Both Early Decision and Regular Decision candidates are eligible for Presidential Scholarship consideration as long as they meet the November 1 priority scholarship deadline.

To be considered for the Gabelli Presidential Scholarship, you must:

• Be applying to the College as a fresh incoming student

• Meet the requirements to study at Boston College

• Meet the English Language requirements of the College.

• Apply before the priority deadline

• The Presidential Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship.

• If a student demonstrates need beyond tuition, as determined by Boston College’s institutional analysis, this need would be met with additional scholarship funds.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form

• High School Transcript 

• English Proficiency Certificate

• The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form

• Teacher Evaluations

To apply and be considered for the Gabelli Presidential Scholarship, all interested and qualified applicants should;

• 1

  Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage and read about the opportunity

• 2

  Submit an online application for undergraduate admission at Boston College

• 3

  No additional application materials are required for this scholarship, but please note that only candidates for fall admission will be considered.

• 4

  Notifications will be sent in early January for successful applicants