Scholarships, Awards and Grants
New Students
Here are just a few of the prestigious SIUE scholarships, awards and grants. These will be awarded to students entering in the fall semester with the exception of the SIUE Commitment and GEO Award.
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Undergraduate (Domestic) - Freshman
Undergraduate (Illinois Resident)
Undergraduate (Missouri Resident)
Undergraduate (International)
Undergraduate (Domestic) - Transfer
Graduate (International)
Graduate (Domestic)
Prestigious Scholarships, Awards and Grants
Name
Amount
Deadline
Audience
Meridian Scholarship
Full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board
November 15
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident][undergraduate-international]
Cougar Pride Scholarship
Freshmen - up to $16,000 over 4 years. Transfers - up to $6,000 over 2 years.
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Johnetta Haley Scholarship
Freshmen - up to $8,000 over 4 years. Transfers - up to $4,000 over 2 years.
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000 one-time award.
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
The SIUE Commitment
Tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees for eligible students
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident]
SIUE Gateway Opportunity (SIUE GO)
Tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees for eligible students
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
CODES (Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars)
Full tuition
March 31
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award
Special tuition rate for eligible international students
[undergraduate-international][graduate-international]
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award
In-state tuition rate for eligible continuing international students
[undergraduate-international]
Competitive Graduate Award
Research assistantship that includes tuition waiver and $8,370 stipend
January 15
[graduate-domestic][graduate-international]
Graduate Scholar Award
Tuition waiver for up to 30 credit hours
March 1
[graduate-domestic][graduate-international]
Federal & State Grants
Name
Amount
Deadline
Audience
AIM HIGH Grant
$5,000 per academic year
As soon as possible after October 1
[undergraduate-illinois-resident]
Federal Pell Grant
Annual award of $740 to $7,395
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
Award maximum of $8,400
As soon as possible after October 1
[undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Annual award up to $1,400 until funds are exhausted
As soon as possible after October 1
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Illinois Grant for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers
Tuition and general student fees
[undergraduate-illinois-resident][undergraduate-missouri-resident]
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
SIUE offers more than 450 undergraduate and graduate awards provided by generous donors, professional organizations and University partners.
Search and Apply for Scholarships and Awards through AcademicWorks
Military/Veteran Benefits
View Military/Veteran Benefits
The Office of Military and Veteran Services assists students and families to help navigate their benefits and ensure a smooth transition through college. Browse military and veteran benefits and learn more about the requirements, covered cost, timeline of use, application process and campus requirements.
Other Scholarship, Award and Grant Opportunities
Graduate Assistantships : Graduate assistantships provide financial support to graduate students who engage in teaching, research and/or general work.
Current Graduate Student Awards Grants : Current graduate students may be eligible for additional awards and grants.
Scholarships may be awarded from a variety of sources other than the University.
Outside Scholarships: Scholarships may be awarded from a variety of sources other than the University.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has a number of Illinois scholarships available for Illinois students attending Illinois institutions.
Scholarship searches are a good way to help find outside scholarships that a student may be eligible to receive. FastWeb and College Board are helpful sites to begin a search.
Certificates
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Notice of Scholarship Scams
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Terms and Conditions for Existing SIUE Scholarships