These grants are based on financial need. These scholarships vary in eligibility requirements and award amounts. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. Some academic scholarships are awarded annually by academic units of the University. Also, a limited number of private scholarships are available from each unit.
Information is available from the applicable academic unit scholarship coordinator.
Federal and state scholarships are available through Army and Air Force ROTC detachments. Contact these units at SIUC for more information. Students interested in seeking a private grant or scholarship should check as many sources as possible, including high school guidance offices, local clubs and civic organizations, businesses, church groups, alumni organizations and financial institutions. Other comprehensive scholarship search sites can be located on the World Wide Web. In addition, public libraries are an excellent source for information on private scholarships.