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 (International)
Undergraduate (Domestic) - Transfer
Graduate (International)
Graduate (Domestic)
Prestigious Scholarships, Awards and Grants
Name
Amount
Deadline
Audience
Meridian Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, room and board
December 1
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-illinois-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]
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]
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000 one-time award.
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-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 Grant
Up to $4,000 per academic year
Awarded as funding is available.
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-illinois-resident]
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award
Special tuition rate for eligible international students
[undergraduate-international][graduate-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
$2,500 per academic year
As soon as possible after October 1
[undergraduate-illinois-resident]
Federal Pell Grant
Annual award of $639 to $6,345
[undergraduate-domestic-freshman][undergraduate-domestic-transfer][undergraduate-illinois-resident]
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
Award maximum of $5,496
As soon as possible after October 1
[undergraduate-illinois-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]
Illinois Grant for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers
Tuition and general student fees
[undergraduate-illinois-resident]
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.
View Military/Veteran Benefits
Other Scholarship, Award and Grant 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
Graduate assistantships provide financial support to graduate students who engage in teaching, research and/or general work.
Graduate Assistantships
Current graduate students may be eligible for additional awards and grants.
Current Graduate Student Awards Grants
Scholarships may be awarded from a variety of sources other than the University.
View Government/Outside Scholarships Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has a number of Illinois scholarships available.
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.
Terms and Conditions
All other terms and conditions can be found in the scholarships listing.
Notice of Scholarship Scams
Students should beware of scholarship scams. If you want to apply for a scholarship but are not sure whether it is legitimate, visit the Federal Trade Commission for scholarship scams.
