University Scholarships

University funds provide scholarships that are awarded to students with good academic records and, sometimes, financial need. Contact Student Financial Aid to obtain further information or e-mail finaid@siue.edu. Scholarships, like grants, need not be repaid.

Campus Residence Honors Scholarships

  • New freshman and transfer undergraduates.
  • Admission by November 15 preferred.
  • Admission application is scholarship application.
  • Freshman recipient profile: 27 ACTE and class rank at the 90th percentile.
  • Transfer recipient profile: 3.500 GPA for transfer credits accepted at SIUE.
  • Value: One-year award at $1,000 to $1,500.
  • Students in targeted recruiting areas given preference.

Chancellor’s Scholars Program

  • New freshman undergraduates only.
  • Admission by November 15 preferred.
  • December 15 application deadline.
  • E-mail finaid@siue.edu to request application.
  • 26 ACTE and class rank at 90th percentile minimum.
  • Value: Illinois resident tuition and fees for eight semesters.
  • Admission to Dean’s Scholars Program
  • Individualized program of study.
  • Faculty mentors.

Tuition Scholarship for Fine Arts Students

  • New freshman, transfer, and continuing undergraduates.
  • Admission by November 15 preferred for new students.
  • Partial to full Illinois resident tuition.
  • Awards based on demonstrated talent.
  • Selection by faculty of Departments of Art, Music, and Theater/Dance.
  • Contact appropriate academic department for full information.

Johnetta Haley Scholars Program

  • New freshman, transfer and continuing undergraduates of African American, Native American, Hispanic American, or Asian American heritage.
  • Admission by November 15 preferred for entering students.
  • Admission application is scholarship application for entering students.
  • Continuing students should request an application from finaid@siue.edu.
  • Freshman recipient profile: 22 ACTE and class rank at the 85th percentile.
  • Transfer recipient profile: 3.000 GPA for transfer credits accepted at SIUE.
  • Continuing student recipient profile: 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
  • First preference to those majoring in engineering, sciences, nursing, education.

Harbert Memorial Scholarship

New freshmen and transfers and continuing undergraduates

Graduates of Centralia High School

Admission by November 15 preferred for entering students

Submit University/Foundation application by February 10.

E-mail finaid@siue.edu for an application

Value: Full Illinois resident tuition, renewable for 8 semesters.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

  • New transfer undergraduates
  • Selected for Phi Theta Kappa honorary while at a community college
  • Academic merit
  • February 10 application deadline.
  • E-mail finaid@siue.edu for an application
  • Value: full Illinois resident tuition, renewable for one year.

Provost’s Scholarships (New Students

  • New freshman and transfer undergraduates.
  • Admission by November 15 preferred.
  • Admission application is scholarship application.
  • Freshman recipient profile: 28+ ACTE and class rank at the 96th percentile.
  • Transfer recipient profile: 3.500 GPA for transfer credits accepted at SIUE.
  • Value: One-year to four-year award paying partial to full Illinois resident tuition.
  • Students in targeted recruiting areas given first preference.

Provost’s Scholarships (Continuing Students)

  • Enrolled undergraduates.
  • Submit University/ Foundation Scholarship Application by February 10
  • 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average required
  • $500 toward in-state tuition
  • First preference to undergraduates involved in service to community.

SIUE Foundation Scholarships

Undergraduate students may compete for various scholarships provided by the University or donor gifts to the SIUE Foundation by filing a University and Foundation Scholarship Application by February 10 prior to the year in which the award is given. The application is available online at www.finaid.siue.edu, may be requested by e-mail at finaid@siue.edu, or can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Applicants will be considered for the scholarships described below:

  • James R. Anderson Scholarship — A one-year $500 scholarship to current student with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average, preferably from the Chicago area. Student must have demonstrated civic leadership in community service or housing activities. E-mail finaid@siue.edu for application. Application is due February 10 prior to academic year in which award is received.
  • John A. Baker Scholarship — A one-year scholarship awarded to SIUE juniors or seniors with extreme financial need and a strong desire to obtain a college degree.
  • Bessie May Briggs Mason Scholarship — One-year scholarship awarded to worthy students with financial need and a desire to obtain a degree in the field of primary or secondary education or a teaching certificate. Preference will be given to graduates of Alton Senior High School.
  • Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Scholarship Grant — One-year scholarship awarded to needy students majoring in the fields of insurance, mathematics, business administration, personnel or other areas related to the insurance industry.
  • Federally Employed Women – Mary E. McGregor Memorial Scholarship — Awarded to members of the FEW or federal civilian or military employees of Scott Air Force Base or family member enrolled as an undergraduate at SIUE. Cumulative grade point average should be 2.50.
  • Martha Huckelberry Scholarship — Awarded to a single parent with financial need who demonstrates academic merit.
  • Leo and Hilda Kolb Memorial Scholarship — Awarded to worthy students with financial need who are residents of Madison County, Illinois, with preference given to applicants from Marine Township.
  • James M. and Aune P. Nelson Minority Student Grant — Awarded to minority graduates of Alton secondary schools who have at least a 2.000 cumulative grade point average on a 4.000 scale in high school and a 2.500 in college.
  • Joseph (Cobby) Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship — Awarded to a needy student who is a police officer or the child or spouse of a police officer residing in St. Clair County, Illinois.
  • Maurice and Catherine Sessel Alton Student Grant — Awarded to graduates of Alton secondary schools who have at least a 2.500 cumulative grade point average on a 4.000 scale in high school and college.

Athletic Scholarships
SIUE offers scholarships to talented athletes in accord with National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and procedures. For information, contact the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Box 1129, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1129.

ROTC Scholarships
Both the Air Force and Army ROTC Programs at SIUE offer scholarships to qualified students. The scholarships pay up to full tuition/fees and books, and some provide monthly subsistence allowances. Students should contact the appropriate unit for complete information:

Air Force ROTC Program
Alumni Hall, Room 3340
SIUE
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-3179

Army ROTC Program
Founders Hall, Room 3106
SIUE
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-2500