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Open to all nationalities
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Meridian Scholarship

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)🇺🇸 United StatesDeadline: 1 December 2026, 00:00

The Meridian Scholarship is SIUE's highest academic honor, open to incoming first-year students (domestic and international) with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Meridian Scholars receive full tuition for eight undergraduate semesters, required fees, on-campus housing and a traditional meal plan, and join the John Martinson Honors Program. Selection includes a written application, virtual interviews in late January, and finalist invitations to Honors Scholarship Day (February 5, 2027), with final selections made following the event.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Host Country🇺🇸 United States
Study LevelUndergraduate
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueNot specified
Duration8 undergraduate semesters; renewable for up to three additional years with Honors Program participation, 12+ credit hours, and a 3.25 cumulative GPA
Application Deadline1 Dec 2026Closes 1 Dec 2026
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated13 September 2026
Official Websitewww.siue.edu

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Accommodation

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Incoming first-year students beginning at SIUE in fall 2027 with a minimum 3.5 cumulative high-school GPA; the award's audience explicitly includes Undergraduate (International) - First Year. Renewal requires active John Martinson Honors Program participation, continuous enrollment of 12+ credit hours, and a 3.25+ cumulative GPA.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: Not recordedLast Updated: 13 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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