SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship

The SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship is made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University as well as through fundraisers and events hosted by the SIUE Alumni Association. Various amounts ranging from $500-$5,000 will be awarded based on funds available.

Applicants must be current or incoming students at SIUE. Applicants are judged on their co-curricular activities, community involvement, academic achievement, financial need and essay response. Past recipients are allowed to reapply.

Recipients will be notified in the Spring semester and the award money will be available to students during the following academic year.

Award
Various amounts ranging from $500-$5,000 will be awarded based on funds available.
Area of Interest
All prospective incoming freshmen, All prospective incoming transfers, Alumni Association
Deadline
01/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please list all co-curricular activities and any office held, if applicable (clubs, sports, volunteerism, family responsibilities, etc.). Be sure to indicate whether you participated in each activity during high school, community college, or while in college.
  2. Please write an essay about your community involvement and include details (indicate whether this was during high school or college).
  3. Please list your work history (paid or unpaid) including the number of hours and dates worked.
  4. Please list honors, awards and/or scholarships you have received (indicate whether you received these during high school, community college, or while in college).
  5. Reflect on your personal experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. How do you envision/want to grow your abilities in these areas at SIUE? (minimum 50 words)
  6. Please tell us of your financial need for this scholarship.
  7. Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself not already or sufficiently communicated in your application that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate (minimum of 50 words).
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