Meridian Scholarship

• Completed applications are reviewed following the final application deadline.
• Applicants selected to advance in the process are notified in early January.
• Virtual interviews are held in late January.
• Finalists are invited to SIUE for Honors Scholarship Day on Friday, February 5, 2027, with final scholarship selections made following the event.

The Meridian Scholarship is the University's highest academic honor. Open to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher, it recognizes proven achievement and the potential for future impact in academics, experiences, and civic engagement. Meridian Scholars receive:

• Full tuition for 8 undergraduate semesters
• Required student fees and course related fees
• On-campus housing and a traditional meal plan

Meridian Scholars also become members of the John Martinson Honors Program and participate fully in its distinctive curriculum and co-curricular experiences.

Fall 2027 Criteria and Application

• Incoming first-year student beginning at SIUE in fall 2027
• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA