About
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools including the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Dental Medicine, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and Graduate School. SIUE is recognized as a Military Friendly School and has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The institution is authorized to operate by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Funding Opportunities
Travel/Presentation Grants for Graduate Students
The Graduate and Professional Doctoral Student Travel Support provides funding to support travel for major paper presentations, as well as for certain eligible exhibits and performances by classified graduate students and students in professional degree programs in pharmacy and dental medicine. Travel/presentation grants will be provided by the Graduate School in support of major paper presentations at significant professional conferences and major juried exhibits and performances. A major paper is defined as one that is refereed by an external professional group or one that is invited as a result of recognition of the graduate student's professional status by an external group. Graduate students who are involved in the arts may submit requests for travel support under this program in connection with juried exhibits or performances of their work. Students are encouraged to utilize thinkcheckattend.org to ensure that the planned conference is a legitimate professional offering. To be eligible, students must be SIUE classified graduate students, SIUE co-op PhD students, or students in professional degree programs in pharmacy and dental medicine. They must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, making satisfactory progress toward their degrees, and enrolled at the time of travel or have graduated within one term of the conference/presentation date. Students cannot be receiving any reimbursement or compensation for the presentation, exhibition or performance. Travel within or outside the U.S. will be supported to a maximum of $750 from the Graduate School. Only one trip/presentation per graduate student per fiscal year is allowed. Reimbursement cannot be provided for expenditures made prior to approval of the application for funding. Requests for travel/presentation support may be submitted to the Graduate School at any time during the year, and should be received at least 10 business days before departure date. Application is made by submitting the online Graduate Student Travel Request Form with all required supporting documents including projected budget, abstract of paper accepted for presentation, documented proof showing clear indication of peer review or special invitation, proof of acceptance to conference or exhibition, and a liability release form. Requests will be evaluated after fully completed and approved applications are received by the Graduate School and funds will be disbursed on a first come, first-served basis.
Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS)
Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards small grants on a competitive basis to support research and projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD, DNP, PharmD, and cooperative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. Although faculty advisors oversee the research, the purpose of this program is to support the research of doctoral students. The program provides up to $1,000 per student with a total of $15,000 available annually. Meritorious applications are funded up to the limits of available funds each year. Students must maintain good academic standing and enrollment during the tenure of the grant, and may be allowed up to one year to expend grant funds. Awards are for future expenditures only and recipients cannot request funds to reimburse money spent before the RGRDS is awarded. Proposals are reviewed by a committee made up of faculty from doctoral programs based on significance and impact of proposed research, clarity and feasibility of research methodology, appropriateness of proposed budget, and overall clarity and composition of project description.
Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS)
The Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) program supports research and creative activities initiated and conducted by SIUE classified graduate students to enhance their academic progress. Although faculty advisors oversee the research or creative activities, the purpose of this program is to support graduate students' work, particularly as it relates to their theses or final projects. Students may apply for grants up to $500 to support their research expenses including commodities, supplies, travel for data collection, contractual services, and equipment. Applications are accepted twice annually with spring and fall deadlines. The program is designed to help graduate students advance their research while maintaining good academic standing and enrollment during the grant tenure.
Illinois Grant for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers
The Illinois Grant for Dependents of Police or Fire Officers provides tuition and general student fees for eligible students. This grant is administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and is available to undergraduate students who are the spouse or children of Illinois police or fire personnel killed in the line of duty. The program also extends to the spouse and children of State of Illinois Department of Corrections officers who were killed or 90% disabled in the line of duty. This grant offers full coverage of tuition and general student fees, making higher education accessible to families who have sacrificed in public service. Applicants must contact ISAC for specific requirements and application procedures.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federal financial aid program designed to assist undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. This grant provides annual awards to eligible students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, with funding distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted. The program is open to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who demonstrate financial need as determined by federal formula calculations. Awards are made based on the student's financial need and the availability of funds, making early application crucial for prospective recipients.
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
The Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) is a state-funded need-based grant program for Illinois residents pursuing undergraduate education. The program provides up to $8,400 per academic year to eligible students with demonstrated financial need as defined by the state formula. Students must file the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1, with priority awarding consideration given to returning students who file by December 1. Non-citizen students who meet RISE Act criteria may use the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid in lieu of the FAFSA. The program is administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and requires proof of Illinois residency documentation.
AIM HIGH Grant
In partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, SIUE helps make college more affordable through the AIM HIGH Grant. Qualified Illinois students can significantly reduce the cost of tuition and fees by combining SIUE academic awards with this state-funded grant. The grant provides $2,500 per academic year for eligible first-year undergraduate students who attend Illinois high schools, maintain a minimum 2.75 high school GPA, and demonstrate financial need. The award is renewable for up to 135 attempted credit hours as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress, a cumulative or semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, and enrollment of at least 12 credit hours per semester. Funding is awarded based on FAFSA filing date, so early completion is encouraged. This grant can be used for tuition and fees during fall and spring semesters and may be awarded in addition to other SIUE scholarships, though it cannot be used with SIUE's Meridian Scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) provides a one-time award of $2,000 to incoming undergraduate students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa at a community college. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and leadership demonstrated through Phi Theta Kappa membership. The scholarship is designed to support transfer students transitioning from community colleges to SIUE, as well as first-year students who have transfer credits from community colleges. Recipients must demonstrate strong academic performance with a minimum 3.5 cumulative transfer GPA. The admission application to SIUE serves as the scholarship application, making the process streamlined for prospective students. Awards are granted as funding becomes available.
Competitive Graduate Award
The Competitive Graduate Award (CGA) is designed to support highly qualified new graduate students accepted into masters degree programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The award provides a two-year Research Assistantship position at the 25% level, requiring an average of 10 hours per week devoted to research activities under faculty guidance. Recipients conduct scholarly research under faculty mentorship throughout their award period. The CGA offers comprehensive financial support including a full tuition waiver for up to 12 credit hours per semester across two academic years, a competitive stipend of $8,370 per academic year ($984 per month), and a summer tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours between the two award years. Recipients are eligible to apply for additional Research Grants for Graduate Students during their first fall term to support research costs. As Research Assistants at the 25% level, CGA recipients are eligible to accept a second Graduate Assistantship position at 25% or below. Recipients must maintain at least 6 semester hours of graduate-level coursework, remain in good academic standing, participate satisfactorily in mentored scholarly activities, and present their research at the Graduate School Spring Research Symposium after their first year. Competitive applicants typically have undergraduate research experience and well-articulated ideas for potential graduate research projects. The award is specifically designed for new masters students, including SIUE undergraduates in approved combined bachelor-to-masters programs and previously enrolled graduate students who have been out of their program for at least 2 years. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a fully completed masters program application by the January 15 deadline.
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award
The Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award provides continuing international undergraduate students at SIUE with access to in-state tuition rates after successfully completing their first year. This award is designed to make education more affordable for international students by significantly reducing their tuition costs compared to the standard international student rate. International students who complete 24 credit hours of coursework at SIUE with grades of 'C' or higher become eligible for the in-state tuition rate for the remainder of their undergraduate program. The award represents an average savings of over $14,000 per year compared to the published international student rate, based on 15 credit hours per semester enrollment. Over the course of a four-year undergraduate program, the GEO+ award can result in total savings of more than $40,000 for eligible international students. The award is automatically applied to qualifying students and remains in effect for the duration of their undergraduate studies, provided they maintain good academic standing and comply with University academic policies.
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award
The Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award is a special tuition rate program for eligible international students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This tuition discount recognizes outstanding academic achievement and is available to academically qualified international freshmen, transfer students, and graduate students for all terms (fall, spring, and summer). The undergraduate GEO award is valued at $10,676 per year for the 2024-2025 academic year based on 12 credit hours per semester, while the graduate GEO award is valued at $8,993 per year based on nine credit hours per semester. The award can result in substantial savings of more than $47,000 over a four-year undergraduate program or at least $13,000 for a two-year graduate program. Your admission application automatically serves as your application for the GEO Award, with no separate application required. Students must maintain good academic standing and full-time enrollment to continue receiving the award.
The SIUE Commitment
The SIUE Commitment is a comprehensive financial aid program designed to make higher education accessible for qualifying Illinois students. For eligible students, SIUE will help close the gap in tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees after utilizing financial aid from all federal, state and institutional sources, including merit-based scholarships. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers for Illinois residents pursuing a bachelor's degree at SIUE. The program is specifically targeted at incoming dependent freshmen or transfer students from Illinois families with income less than $113,575 and assets less than $50,000, as verified through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recipients must be Illinois residents who attended an Illinois high school, obtained a GED, or completed homeschooling within the state. The award covers tuition, mandatory fees, and course-specific fees for up to eight semesters, provided students maintain full-time enrollment in a bachelor's program. This commitment ensures that qualified Illinois students can pursue their undergraduate education at SIUE with reduced financial burden, making college more affordable and accessible to middle and lower-income families across Illinois.
Johnetta Haley Scholarship
The Johnetta Haley Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to support undergraduate students. This scholarship is designed to support enrollment of students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study. The admission application serves as the scholarship application, making it easy for eligible students to be considered. First-year students can receive up to $8,000 over 4 years, while transfer students can receive up to $4,000 over 2 years. Awards are granted as funding becomes available. To be eligible, first-year students must have a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, and transfer students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Only U.S. students are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship aims to increase diversity and support underrepresented students in pursuing their chosen fields of study at SIUE. Recipients are selected based on their academic merit and their status as underrepresented students in their intended major or field of study.
Cougar Pride Scholarship
The Cougar Pride Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to support both first-year and transfer undergraduate students. The scholarship recognizes academic achievement and provides financial assistance to U.S. students pursuing their undergraduate education at SIUE. First-year students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA can receive awards ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per year, with total four-year values between $8,000 and $16,000 depending on their GPA. Transfer students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible for awards up to $6,000 over two years. The admission application serves as the scholarship application, making it easy for students to be considered automatically upon admission. Awards are distributed as funding becomes available, and students must maintain eligibility requirements as outlined in the program's terms and conditions.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 14
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- siue.edu
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