Program Overview
Introduction to the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program
The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program is an undergraduate academic, merit program that annually awards full-tuition scholarships and fully-funded, GPSP-sponsored summer programs to 18 incoming freshman students.
Eligibility and Application
Early Decision and Regular Decision applicants who submit their Boston College applications by the November 1 priority scholarship deadline will be considered. There is no separate application for this scholarship, but please note that only candidates for fall admission will be considered.
Program Benefits
The program provides full-tuition scholarships and fully-funded summer programs to its scholars.
Notable Achievements of Presidential Scholars and Alumni
- Adriana Curtis '28 volunteered at the Schwarz School in Zumba, Tanzania, through an Advanced Study Grant from Boston College, teaching English, mathematics, reading, writing, and science to students aged 2-15.
- Nicole Wong '09 published a book, "Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora", and wrote an article for Vogue Magazine about her childhood connection to Mahjong.
- Hayoung Cho received the Finnegan Award.
- Johany Jeune and Charlie Neill were featured in Boston College's list of Seniors to Remember.
- Rishi Srinivasan '24 founded a non-profit, STEM for All Academy, to make STEM education more accessible.
- Michael Dixon '06 established the Dixon Family Provost Faculty Fellowship for Teaching Excellence.
- Liz Schwab '25 attended the 29th annual UN Conference of Parties.
- Garrett McCloskey '25 spent his summer covering the 2024 Olympics through an internship with ESPN.
- Fran Hodgens received Boston College's highest undergraduate commencement honor, the Finnegan.
Testimonial
"The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program gave me the confidence to carve my own path. It made me believe that I can do almost anything." - Mikaela Boyd '02