Boston College - African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) - Dissertation Fellowship

Information and application requirements for high-achieving, low-income students applying to Boston College through the Quest Bridge National College Match program.

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Deadline2026-01-12

Award amount$37,500 stipend; $1,500 research budget; $3,000 moving expense allotment; Full tuition and on-campus housing coverage for matched students; Full-tuition; $6,000 from Boston College matched by $6,000 from Veterans Affairs for a total of $12,000

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Boston College Admission: Early Decision vs. Regular Decision

Overview of Boston College's admission application options, including binding Early Decision (I and II) and non-binding Regular Decision, plus information on the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program.

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Deadline

November 1

Award amount

Full-tuition

Eligibility

Incoming freshmen; Must meet the November 1 priority scholarship deadline

Requirements

Submit Common Application; Submit required credentials; For Early Decision: Submit Common Application Early Decision Agreement form

Application materials

Common Application; Common Application Early Decision Agreement form (for ED applicants)

How to apply

No separate application is required for the Presidential Scholarship; applicants are automatically considered if they meet the November 1 priority deadline.

Important dates

November 1: Early Decision I deadline; November 1: Priority scholarship deadline for Presidential Scholars Program; December 15: Early Decision I notification; January 4: Early Decision II deadline; February 1: Presidential Scholars Program finalists notified; February 15: Early Decision II notification

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