Meridian Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board
Deadline: November 15
Audience: Undergraduate (Domestic) - Freshman, Undergraduate (Illinois Resident), Undergraduate (Missouri Resident), Undergraduate (International)
Overview
The Meridian Scholarship is our institution's most prestigious academic award. Designed for exemplary students, this scholarship covers four years of tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan, allowing recipients to focus solely on their academic and personal growth. Application for the Meridian Scholarship is by invitation only.
Fall 2025 Criteria
First-year students admitted on or before November 15 with a 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA or higher will be invited to apply.
Contact
Undergraduate Admissions
admissions@siue.edu
800-447-SIUE
618-650-3705
Renewal
The Meridian Scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years. To renew, you must maintain:
- Actively participate in the John Martinson Honors Program
- Continuous enrollment with 12 credit hours or more
- 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA
Meridian Scholarships Terms and Conditions [pdf]