Cougars as One Scholarship Endowment

Scholarship support for minority student athletes participating in a varsity sport at SIUE. Criteria for selection is as follows:

• Minority student athlete participating in a varsity sport
• GPA of 2.75 or above
• Must have a commitment to SIUE’s mission and values with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, social justice and racial equality
• Must submit a 300 word essay highlighting their journey towards diversity and inclusion work
• Must write a 100-word pledge outlining plans to help the diversity and inclusion cause and/or model anti-racism at SIUE
• Must provide two letters of support from coaches, school personnel, community leaders or non-family members outlining why they should be considered
• Must be willing to participate in anti-racism/diversity/inclusion efforts on campus and serve on the SIUE Athletics Cougars as One committee

Recipients will be selected by the Cougars as One committee within SIUE Athletics. Award amounts shall be based on funds available.