Scholarship for Parents

Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers 50 percent off tuition for parents with children in Boston and Chelsea public schools.

The Scholarship for Parents opens the door to a college degree—along with new career opportunities, personal enrichment, and a chance for parents to share the inspiration of a college education with their children.

Qualifying parents choose from 15 on-campus bachelor’s degree programs at BU’s Metropolitan College—and benefit from the convenience of evening classes.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Scholarship for Parents, you must:

• Have a child enrolled in a Boston or Chelsea public school
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
• Have completed six college courses with a GPA of 3.0 or above

Scholarship Application Guidelines

To apply for the Scholarship for Parents, please submit the following:

• Metropolitan College Application for Undergraduate Admission
• Scholarship for Parents Application form
• Scholarship Essay (may also be used for undergraduate admission)

• • Address how you first became interested in your area of study. What activities, experiences, people, etc., have fostered this interest? What are your long-term goals, and how will this scholarship impact your studies at Boston University?
  • Limit your essay to two, double-spaced typewritten pages—approximately 400 words.

• Letter of Recommendation
• Official high school transcript
• Official transcripts from all schools attended
• Verification of child’s enrollment in Boston or Chelsea Public School

Please note:

• Scholarship applications are reviewed each year on June 15, August 1,
  and December 1
• Only completed applications will be considered
• Applicants are notified within two weeks of the review date

Send complete application materials to:

Contact Information

If you have any questions, contact Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metoss@bu.edu.