Applying for Major Scholarships
An Introduction to Major Scholarships at SIU
You may be eligible for one or more nationally competitive scholarships, and the University Honors Office is prepared to help you achieve your goals. Please make your interest known to your Honors Mentor. Because these applications are very labor-intensive, significant preparation is advised beginning in your freshman and sophomore years. Students who compete for these scholarships may be able to use their applications as the basis for graduate or professional school applications.
You should also consider applying to join UHON 111: The Honors Colloquium, a class offered in the Spring semester every year. This course will introduce you to the resources and opportunities on the SIU campus to help prepare you to apply for major scholarships in your area of interest. Selected participants will refine the breadth of skills needed when applying for major scholarships, graduate, internship, and professional school applications. These include crafting your personal essays, developing interview skills, and researching major scholarships and research opportunities. The basic requirements for the application are:
- 3.7 cumulative GPA*
- Desire and ability to be an exemplar in the University Honors Program
- A demonstrated commitment to service and research
- Planning to enroll in Graduate School
Please contact Elizabeth Donoghue at elizabeth.donoghue@siu.edu or Morris 184D for application materials and instruction.
*Students with under 3.7 GPA may be eligible with permission.