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 Test-Optional Policy

Official guidance on Boston College's test-optional admission policy, including details on self-reporting scores, super-scoring, and specific requirements for international, home-schooled, and athletic applicants.

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Eligibility

First-year applicants; International applicants; Home-schooled applicants; Athletic recruits

Requirements

Self-reporting test-score model; Official test score reports required upon matriculation for enrolled students; International students must demonstrate English language proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test; Home-schooled applicants strongly encouraged to submit standardized test scores

Application materials

SAT scores; ACT scores; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test (for international students); Official college transcripts (for home-schooled students)

How to apply

List test scores on application; Upload scores through Applicant Status Portal; Send official score reports from testing center

Important dates

November 1: Deadline for Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program consideration

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