About
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The university offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities through its various schools, departments, and units including the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Dental Medicine, School of Education Health & Human Behavior, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, and School of Pharmacy. The scholarship portal provides opportunities for both prospective and current students across numerous academic disciplines.
Funding Opportunities
William V. Hale and A. Darlene Hale Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Darlene Hale Scholarship is awarded to seniors of Collinsville Unit 10 High School. This scholarship recognizes high school seniors graduating from Collinsville IL Unit 10 High School who demonstrate good academic standing in the upper half of their graduating class. Recipients must show a record of leadership and/or service within their chosen area of endeavor with a positive record in all aspects of their high school careers. To retain the scholarship for subsequent years, students must maintain a C average while attending SIUE. Although not mandatory, it is recommended that each recipient provide a $100 gift for each year they receive this scholarship to allow more future students to be served.
Teddi and Merle Inman Scholarship Endowment
The Teddi and Merle Inman Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for high school graduates, particularly from Calhoun County, Illinois, to successfully complete a degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The recipients will be chosen through a process established by the Office of Student Financial Aid, with preference given to students from Calhoun County, IL. In the absence of an awardee from Calhoun County, this preference will be waived. Financial need may be taken into consideration but is not mandatory. The amount of the award(s) is determined by the available monies and may be used toward educational costs. This opportunity is available for both incoming and current students. Various scholarships will be offered based on funds available. Students will be automatically considered based on their completed General Application through the university's scholarship portal.
Richard and Patricia Dremuk Study Abroad Award
The Richard and Patricia Dremuk Study Abroad Award provides support for research and scholarly related travel for students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This award supports study abroad travel for a summer program of at least 28 days, a semester, or a year. Awards are limited to travel in the Western hemisphere in countries other than the United States that speak Spanish, Portuguese, and French as their primary language, with Canada and Mexico excluded. Eligible destinations include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Student travel funds can be used to support expenses within reasonable limits including air, train, bus, or taxi fare, car or van rental, gas for personal vehicles, and lodging expenses. Students must apply at least six months before scheduled departure, and applications are reviewed by the Study Abroad Office. Recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the Provost. Travel support cannot be provided for travel that has already occurred, and students applying in the Spring cycle would study abroad the following Spring due to the six-month lead time.
Richard & Patricia Dremuk International Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship supports excellence and leadership in SIUE Undergraduate International students. Awards are made based on consideration of international residency, evidence of leadership skills, and grade point average. Recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the Director of International Student Services and approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Committee may create additional application requirements such as an essay or service to an SIUE student organization. Two awards of $2,500 each are available to support international undergraduate students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to admitted transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with at least 24 transferable credit hours. This is a one-time award of $2,000 offered exclusively to new transfer students enrolling for the fall term at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The admission application serves as the scholarship application, meaning students are automatically considered based on their completed General Application. Recipients must create an account on join.ptk.org to be eligible for this award.
Maurice & Catherine Sessel Alton Student Scholarship
The Maurice & Catherine Sessel Alton Student Scholarship provides scholarship support for deserving SIUE students who demonstrate financial need and are graduates of an Alton secondary school. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale and must have graduated from an Alton secondary school with a 2.5 GPA or above. Recipients are selected by the Director of Student Work and Financial Assistance and may reapply each year but will not be given preferential treatment. Awards may be used for tuition and fees or other college costs but shall not exceed the student's total cost of education. This scholarship is open to all prospective incoming freshmen at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Martha Huckleberry Memorial Grant For Single Parents Endowment
The Martha Huckleberry Memorial Grant For Single Parents Endowment provides scholarship support to single parents pursuing a degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This endowment is designed to assist single-parent students who demonstrate financial need and maintain academic progress. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above. The award is renewable annually for up to four years, provided the recipient continues to meet all selection criteria. Recipients are chosen by the Office of Student Financial Aid based on their single-parent status, academic performance, and demonstrated financial need.
Louise W. Saunders Endowment in Support of Continuing Education
The Louise W. Saunders Endowment provides scholarship support for individuals returning to college to pursue their bachelor's or master's degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The scholarship aims to support continuing education for non-traditional students who are returning to complete their degrees. Selection criteria include demonstrated financial need, previous and/or current work experience, and educational goals. Preference is granted to non-traditional students returning to school to complete a bachelor's degree, though all individuals are encouraged to apply. The recipients are chosen through a process established by a committee appointed by the Director of Student Financial Aid, and award amounts vary based on available funds. The scholarship may be used to help cover educational costs of attending SIUE, embodying Louise Saunders' belief in the value of continuing education.
Leo & Hilda Kolb Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Leo & Hilda Kolb Memorial Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for individuals who need assistance in obtaining a college education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This endowment was established to help students overcome financial barriers to higher education. Preference is given to students from Marine Township in Madison County, Illinois, but if no suitable student is available, the award can be made to any student from Madison County, Illinois. The scholarship reflects a commitment to supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education and helping them achieve their academic and career goals.
Laura E. Lamb Scholarship Endowment
The Laura E. Lamb Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) who are residents of Illinois. Preference is given to students residing in Jersey County, Illinois. If there are no applicants from Jersey County, the scholarship may be awarded to any student who is a resident in the state of Illinois. Recipients are selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid in accordance with University guidelines and procedures. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their completed General Application through the SIUE scholarship portal. This endowed scholarship is designed to support SIUE students with their educational expenses, with a particular focus on supporting students from Jersey County and the broader Illinois region.
Johnetta Haley Scholarship – Transfer Students
The Johnetta Haley Scholarship is designed to support the enrollment of underrepresented transfer students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This scholarship is awarded to admitted transfer students who have a cumulative 3.0 college GPA and at least 24 transferable credit hours. The scholarship provides $2,000 per year and is renewable for up to 2 years, offering a total potential award of $4,000. The admission application serves as the scholarship application, meaning students are automatically considered when they apply for admission to SIUE. This award is offered exclusively to new transfer students enrolling for the fall term. Recipients must maintain eligibility requirements throughout the renewal period to continue receiving the award.
Johnetta Haley Scholarship - Freshmen
The Johnetta Haley Scholarship is designed to support the enrollment of underrepresented students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Admitted first-year freshmen with a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. The scholarship provides $2,000 per year and is renewable for up to 4 years, offering a total award of up to $8,000 over the course of undergraduate study. The admission application serves as the scholarship application, meaning students are automatically considered upon completing their general application. This award is offered exclusively to new first-year freshmen enrolling for the fall term at SIUE.
James & Aune Nelson Minority Grant
The James & Aune Nelson Minority Grant provides scholarship support for minority SIUE students. This grant is specifically designed for graduates of Alton secondary schools who identify as minority students (Black, Hispanic, or Native American). Recipients must demonstrate financial need and maintain academic standards throughout their enrollment. The grant may be used for tuition and fees or other college costs but cannot exceed the student's total cost of education. Recipients are selected by the Director of Student Work and Financial Assistance and may reapply each year, though they will not receive preferential treatment in subsequent years. This opportunity supports incoming freshmen across all areas of interest who meet the specific geographic and demographic criteria.
J. "Cobby" Rodriguez Memorial Student Scholarship Endowment
The J. "Cobby" Rodriguez Memorial Student Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for St. Clair County residents who are police officers, spouses of police officers, or children of police officers. This endowed scholarship recognizes the service of law enforcement families and helps them pursue higher education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated financial need and their connection to law enforcement in St. Clair County.
Eileen E. Hoffman Scholarship Endowment
The Eileen E. Hoffman Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for mothers enrolling at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville who wish to further their education. The scholarship is specifically designed to support mothers pursuing higher education, with preference given to single mothers, mothers returning to school, and mothers demonstrating financial need. However, all individuals meeting the basic criteria are encouraged to apply. Recipients must maintain a High School or transfer GPA of 2.75 or above. The recipients are chosen through a process established by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The award amount varies based on available funds and may be used for tuition or applied to other educational costs.
Cougar Pride Scholarship - Freshmen
The Cougar Pride Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for first-year freshmen admitted to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Students with a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible for consideration. Award amounts are tiered based on GPA: 3.0-3.24 receives $2,000/year; 3.25-3.49 receives $2,500/year; 3.5-3.74 receives $3,000/year; 3.75-3.99 receives $3,500/year; and 4.0 receives $4,000/year. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years, providing a total award of up to $16,000 over the course of undergraduate study. This award is offered exclusively to new first-year freshmen enrolling for the fall term. No separate scholarship application is required, as the admission application automatically serves as the scholarship application. Students are automatically considered based on their completed General Application.
Charles F. Schmidt Scholarship Endowment
The Charles F. Schmidt Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for deserving SIUE students who demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing. Recipients are chosen through a process established by the office of Student Financial Aid. The award amount is determined by available funds and may be used toward educational costs including tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. This scholarship is designed to support students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville who meet the eligibility criteria and complete the required supplemental application questions.
Arthur Frank & Dorothy J. Edwards Metz Scholarship Endowment
The Arthur Frank & Dorothy J. Edwards Metz Scholarship Endowment provides scholarship support for full-time freshman students who graduated from Dupo Community High School in Illinois. This endowed scholarship is designed to support academically strong students from the local community as they begin their higher education journey at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Recipients must be full-time freshman students enrolled at SIUE who graduated from Dupo Community High School (or, if no qualified candidates from Dupo, graduates of Valmeyer Community High School in Illinois). Applicants must be in the top 15% of their high school class and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or above. Award amounts vary depending on funds available and are capped at the recipient's tuition per semester. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their completed General Application through the university's scholarship portal.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 24
- Active Now
- 18
- Source Domain
- siue.academicworks.com
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