Amount: Full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board
Deadline: Priority - November 15 | Final - December 1
Audience: Undergraduate (Domestic) - First-Year, Undergraduate (International)

Overview

The Meridian Scholarship is the University's highest academic honor. Open to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher, it recognizes proven achievement and the potential for future impact in academics, experiences, and civic engagement. Meridian Scholars receive:

• Full tuition for 8 undergraduate semesters
• Required student fees and course related fees
• On-campus housing and a traditional meal plan
• Automatic admission to SIUE's John Martinson Honors Program

Fall 2026 Criteria

A complete application includes the SIUE admission application and the Meridian Scholarship application. 

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:

• Active participation in the John Martinson Honors Program
• Continuous enrollment with 12 credit hours or more
• 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA

25-26 Meridian Scholarships Terms and Conditions [pdf]
24-25 Meridian Scholarships Terms and Conditions [pdf]