Meridian Scholarship

The Meridian Scholarship is SIUE's premier academic scholarship. Meridian scholars receive four years of tuition, fees, room and board.

International students selected to receive the Meridian Scholarship will be responsible for the purchase of an SIUE–approved health insurance plan as required by law. In order to obtain the appropriate visa for study in the U.S., international students must provide proof of financial resources to cover the cost of this health insurance plan and any additional living expenses, such as transportation costs, supplies, and personal expenses, which are not covered by the scholarship. There will also be a charge to cover the tax on the meals and housing portion of the scholarship. Meals and housing are considered non-qualified education expenses and are taxable awards.

Continuance or renewal of the scholarship each year requires completion of full-time enrollment each semester (minimum 12 hours) and a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. Scholars must meet the general education requirements for Honors Scholars (see University Policy 1R2, siue.edu/policies/1r2.shtml), and must enroll in HONS 120 and HONS 121 in fall 2020. In addition to the renewal requirements for the scholarship, Meridian Scholars must also abide by the University academic policy as stated in the catalog and student handbook at siue.edu/registrar, the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for financial aid and scholarship recipients at siue.edu/financial-aid, and the Student Conduct Code at siue.edu/policies. Meridian Scholars must register with Selective Service at www.sss.gov if applicable. Transgender Students who filed the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid and meet the RISE Act criteria may be exempt from Selective Service registration. Scholarship recipients should keep address changes up to date with the University and must check SIUE e-mail often for important announcements.