Boston College Presidential Graduate Doctoral Fellowship
Prestigious university-wide fellowship awarded to the most outstanding incoming doctoral candidates across Arts and Sciences.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Superior academic performance in undergraduate and master's studies (typically GPA >= 3.8/4.0)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test scores required (quantitative >= 165 for quantitative disciplines)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose, academic writing sample, curriculum vitae, and official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- 3 confidential academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 5-year doctoral package including $36,000 annual living stipend, 100% full tuition remission, and comprehensive health insurance
- Application fee
- $80
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Fully funded doctoral scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Boston College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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