The purpose of the CGA program is to support highly qualified new students, including students from underrepresented groups, who are accepted into advanced degree programs at SIUE.
There will be approximately 19 CGA awards for the nine-month academic year 2010-2011. They will include a monthly stipend, as well as waiver of tuition. The amount of the stipend is $8,370 ($930 per month).
Applicants must be new graduate students, whose first term of enrollment as a classified student in a graduate degree program at SIUE will be no earlier than Summer 2010. SIUE undergraduates approved for admission to a 3+2 program may submit an application provided their eligibility for such enrollment does not occur before Summer 2010.
To be considered for an Academic Year 2010-2011 CGA, the following must be received by the Graduate School no later than Friday, January 15, 2010, by 4:30 p.m.:
* Your completed CGA applications and supporting materials (three letters of
recommendation,cover sheet, statement
of history, statement of goals and waiver form) must be on file in the Graduate School
* Your completed application for admission as a degree-seeking graduate student
at SIUE, which includes all official undergraduate transcripts, and for international
students, official TOEFL scores, must be on file in the Graduate Admissions Office.
Students submit their CGA applications directly to the Graduate School:
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By mail: |
In person: |
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| Attn.: Competitive Graduate Award | Rendleman Hall |
| Graduate School | Room 2202 |
| Campus Box 1046 | |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | |
| Edwardsville, IL 62026-1046 |
Students submit their applications for admittance into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:
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By mail: |
In person: |
|---|---|
| Graduate Admissions | Rendleman Hall |
| Campus Box 1047 | Room 1309 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | |
| Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047 | |
Applications to SIUE must include official undergraduate transcripts and, for international students, official TOEFL scores. Check your application status by emailing michero@siue.edu. (Please allow up to 24 hours for a response)
| Friday, January 15 | Complete CGA application packages must be received by the Graduate School, and complete application for admission as a degree-seeking student must be on file in Graduate Admissions. |
| mid-February | Program Directors complete ranking of CGA applications. |
| March | University Fellowship & Scholarship Committee reviews CGA applications and recommends awards. |
| Friday, April 2 | The Graduate School notifies departments and applicants of results. |
All CGA documents must be received by the Graduate School by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2009.
CGA Application packets must include the following documents:
It is recommended that you print out the Checklist of Required Materials
and the list of frequently asked questions
along with all of the application materials.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application packet is complete by contacting the SIUE Graduate School by email at michero@siue.edu. (Please allow up to 24 hours for a response)
| Note that forms in PDF format must be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, it is available for free dowloading at http://www.adobe.com/ |
The University Fellowship and Scholarship Committee will review each eligible application based upon the following criteria:
Recipients of Competitive Graduate Awards:
If a recipient fails to comply with these conditions, the Graduate School may revoke the Award.