SIUE is committed to supporting exceptional academic talent. In 2011, SIUE awarded more than 1,600 competitive merit-based scholarships with four-year values ranging from $8,000 to full tuition.
Here are just a few of the prestigious SIUE scholarships available for incoming freshmen and transfer students:
| Award Opportunity | Award Amount | Criteria |
| Meridian Scholarship | Full Tuition, Fees, Room and Board* | Admitted Freshmen with an ACT ≥ 27 (1210 SAT) |
| Cougar Pride Scholarship | Up to $12,000 over four years* | Admitted freshmen with an ACT ≥ 23 (1050 SAT) |
| Johnetta Haley Scholarship | Up to $12,000 over four years* | Admitted freshmen with an ACT ≥ 23 (1050 SAT) |
| Premier Metropolitan Achievement Award (PREMIER) | Special tuition rate equal to 1.2 times the current Illinois in-state tuition rate* | First-time, full-time admitted freshmen with an ACT ≥ 23 (1050 SAT) from select Missouri counties |
| Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Award (GEO) | Special tuition rate equal to 1.2 times the current Illinois in-state tuition rate* | First-time, full time admitted out-of-state freshman with an ACT ≥ 23 (1050 SAT) who have been recognized for outstanding talent through a competitive departmental process. |
* As funding is available
Many other institutional scholarships are available each year. There are also several departmental scholarships and government/outside scholarships available to students who meet the criteria.
Learn more about all scholarship opportunities.
Visit the SIUE Office of Financial Aid for more details about funding your education.
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