Institutional Scholarships: |
| Prestigious SIUE Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students: | |
| The E Guarantee: | Award Amounts: Amounts will vary. After completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and applying all available State and Federal programs to a student's account, SIUE will assist families with filling remaining unmet financial need. Awards will be made as funding is available. |
| Criteria: Admitted Illinois freshmen with an ACT >= 19, $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and family income levels at or below federal poverty guidelines. | |
| Application Deadline: Preferential consideration will be given to students completing the application for admission on or before 12/01/08 and the FAFSA by 03/01/09. | |
| Award Renewal: Student's financial eligibility for the program will be reviewed annually. Award is good for up to 8 semesters. Students must complete 12 hours per semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. | |
| Johnetta Haley Scholarship: | Awards Amounts: Up to $12,000 over four years awarded for freshmen and transfers as funding is available. |
| Criteria: Through a competitive process, admitted freshmen with an ACT >= 23 will be considered. Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution must have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 24 semester hours in course work that is transferable to SIUE, including students with a recognized associates degree. This program is designed to encourage enrollment of new freshmen and transfer students from underrepresented backgrounds planning on careers in nursing, engineering, sciences or teacher education. All students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. | |
| Application Deadline: Preferential consideration will be given to students completing the application for admission on or before 12/01/09. FAFSA completion is required. | |
| Award Renewal: Award is good for 8 semesters. Students must complete 12 hours per semester and maintain a 2.9 cumulative GPA. | |
| Cougar Pride Scholarship | Award Amounts: Up to $12,000 over four years awarded for freshmen and transfers as funding is available. |
| Criteria: Through a competitive process, admitted freshmen with an ACT >= 27 will be considered. Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution must have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 24 hours in course work that is transferable to SIUE, including students with a recognized associated degree. All students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. | |
| Application Deadline: Preferential consideration will be given to students completing the application for admission on or before 12/01/09. FAFSA completion is required. | |
| Award Renewal: Award is good for 8 semesters. Students must complete 12 hours per semester and maintain a 2.9 cumulative GPA. | |
| Meridian Scholarship: | Award Amounts: Full tuition, fees, room, and board scholarships awarded annually as funding is available. |
| Criteria: Through a competitive process, admitted freshmen with an ACT >= 27 will be considered. All students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. | |
| Application Deadline: 12/01/2009, including application for admission along with Meridian Supplemental Profile. | |
| Award Renewal: Award is good for 8 semesters. Students must complete 12 hours per semester and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. | |
| Apply for the Meridian Scholarship | |
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| Other Institutional Scholarships: | |
| James R. Anderson Housing | Available to current SIUE students, preferably from the Chicago area, with demonstrated leadership in community service/University Housing activities. The value includes $1000 towards University housing charges. To be considered, you must have a minimum 3.00 GPA and be academically motivated. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship | |
| Johnetta Haley for Continuing Students: | Available to continuing undergraduate SIUE students from underrepresented backgrounds planning careers in underrepresented fields such as nursing, engineering, sciences, and teacher education. The value includes 12 hours of in-state tuition. To be considered, you must have a minimum 2.90 SIUe cumulative GPA. Recipients are selected based on a mixture of criteria including but not limited to academic performance, demonstrated financial need, and academic program of study. To apply for the Johnetta Haley Scholarship for Continuing Students, complete the Johnetta Haley Continuing Application and the FAFSA by March 1st. |
| Apply for Johnetta Haley Scholarship. (For continuing SIUE students only) | |
| NOTE: Fall 2009 awards have been awarded. Check later for Spring status. | |
| Harbert Scholaship: | Offered to Centralia High School graduates who are entering freshmen/transfer or continuing SIUE students. The value includes Illinois tuition. To apply for the Harbert Scholarship, complete the Harbert Scholarship Application and apply for admission by December 1st. |
| Apply for the Harbert Scholarship. | |
| Martha Huckleberry: | Offered to single parents attending SIUE. The scholarship value varies. To be considered, you must have financial need and a minimum of 2.50 GPA. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Martha Huckleberry Scholarship. | |
| Leo and Hilda Kolb Memorial: | Available to Madison county residents with preference for Marine Township residents. The value of the scholarship is up to $500. To be considered, you must have financial need and academic merit. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Leo and Hilda Kolb Memorial Scholarship. | |
| Arthur and Dorothy Metz: | Available to Dupo High School graduates entering SIUE. Graduates of Valmeyer High School may be considered. The value varies but is not to exceed tuition charges. To be considered, you must have a 2.75 GPA and be in the 85th percentile of your high school class. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Arthur and Dorothy Metz Scholarship | |
| James M. and Anne P. Nelson Minority: | Offered to Alton High School graduates entering SIUE or continuing SIUE students who are African, Hispanic, or Native American. The value of the scholarship is Illinois tuition. To be considered, you must have financial need and a minimum of 2.00 GPA at AHS or 2.50 GPA at SIUE. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the James M. and Anne P. Nelson Minority Scholarship | |
| Joseph "Cobby" Rodriguez Memorial: | Available to police officers or family members of police members who reside in St. Clair county. The value of the scholarship is $250. To be considered, you must have financial need and a 2.00 GPA. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Joseph "Cobby" Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship | |
| Maurice and Catherine Sessel: | Available to Alton High School graduates entering SIUE or who are continuing SIUE students. The value of the scholarship is Illinois tuition and fees. To be considered, you must have financial need and 2.50 GPA from AHS (entering students) or 2.50 GPA from SIUE (continuing students. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Maurice and Catherine Sessel Scholarship | |
| Thelma Thompson Memorial: | Offered to single parents. The value of the scholarship varies. To be considered, you must have financial need and have a 2.50 GPA. Apply by March 1st. |
| Apply for the Thelma Thompson Memorial Scholarship | |
| Teddi and Merle Inman: | Offered to an incoming freshman with demonstrated financial need and resided in Calhoun County. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000 and is awarded for 4 years if renewal qualifications are met. |
| Apply for Teddi and Merle Inman Scholarship | |
| Louise Wilkins Saunders: | Offered to support a SIUE student who is returning to college to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree. Preference will be given to non-traditional students with financial need. |
| Apply for Louise Wilkins Saunders Scholarship | |
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| Departmental Scholarships: | |
| Alumni Association: | Scholarship for new freshmen, transfers, or undergraduate students who are the son, daughter, grandchild, or sibling of a SIUE Alumni member. The scholarship pays tuition. To be considered, you must have financial need and academic merit. |
| Contact the Alumni Director's Office in Birger Hall. | |
| Air Force ROTC: | Available to Illinois residents enrolled in military science classes. The value of the scholarship is tuition and criteria to be considered varies. |
| Contact the Air Force ROTC unit at 314-977-8227. | |
| Visit the Air Force ROTC web site. or http://www.rotc.com | |
| Army ROTC: | Available to Illinois residents enrolled in a military science course. The value of the scholarship is tuition. To be considered, you must have a 2.50 GPA. |
| Contact Army ROTC unit. | |
| Visit the ROTC Web site. | |
| Bessie May Briggs Mason: | Offered to Alton High School graduates entering SIUE as a freshman with a desire to teach. The value includes $2000. To be considered, you must have financial need and academic merit. |
| Apply by February 1st. | |
| Apply for the Bessie May Briggs Mason Scholarship. | |
| Business: | Offered to students with academic achievement in Business. There are numerous scholarships that are based on academic merit and the value varies. |
| Visit the School of Business Guide to Scholarships and Awards for more information. | |
| Engineering: | Offered to students with academic achievement in Engineering. There are numerous scholarships available that are based on financial need and academic merit. The value of the scholarships vary. Contact the School of Engineering department for more information and application. |
| PIECES Scholarship: | Offers financial assistance to students seeking a bachelor's degree in: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Construction Management, or Mechanical Engineering. PIECES provides two forms of financial assistance to eligible students. The first two years of attendance at SIUE will be in the form of direct financial assistance. Afterwards, students will be given the opportunity to work as interns in area firms as continued financial support and will gain valuable work experience. |
| Application packets must be postmarked by February 13, 2009. | |
| Visit the PIECES Web site for more information and how to apply. | |
| Fine Arts: | Available to new freshman, transfer, or continuing SIUE students with demonstrated talent in art and design, theatre and dance, or music. The value of the scholarships and criteria vary. Contact the appropriate department for more information. |
| Arts & Design | Theatre & Dance | Music | |
| Kimmel Leadership: | Offered to SIUE students with leadership and volunteer service. The value in Illinois tuition (one semester) and is based on academic merit. Contact the Kimmel Leadership Center for more information and application. |
| Martin Luther King Jr.: | Offered to SIUE students who exemplify Martin Luther King's teachings. The value of the scholarship varies and is based on academic merit. Contact the Kimmel Leadership Center for more information and application. |
| Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate: | Available to Undergraduates with at least 61 hours (minimum of 24 earned at SIUE) by the end of fall semester. The value of the scholarship is $1000 and you must have a minimum 3.50 GPA. |
| Visit the Instructional Service Web site for more information. | |
| Lyle Ward Balanced Man: | Available to new freshman or transfer students who are sophomore/junior status at time of the application with a 3.25 GPA and demonstrated leadership and/or service in academics, athletics, community service and any other activity deemed beneficial to the students' community. |
| Contact Sigma Phi Epsilon at the Kimmel Leadership Center for more information. | |