Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Scholarship 2027

For more than 50 years, the Meridian Scholarship has represented the highest tradition of academic excellence at SIUE. Named for the 90th Meridian West, which runs through our campus, the award points toward a journey of discovery. At SIUE, it stands as a local marker, a global connection, and a reminder that the education you pursue here can begin in one spot and reach anywhere. 

Each year, a select group of incoming students is named Meridian Scholars. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
• City to studyIllinois
• School to studySouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship supports up to eight full-time semesters of undergraduate education, including: 

• Full tuition 
• Most mandatory student fees and related course fees, excluding health insurance 
• On-campus housing and a traditional meal plan 

Requirements

We seek students with strong academic records who are ready to challenge themselves, explore new opportunities, and contribute to the SIUE community. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants must: 

• Be a first-time, full-time freshman with a cumulative minimum 3.5 GPA (A=4.0) .
• Apply for admission to SIUE for fall 2027. 
• Meridian applicants must be admitted to SIUE before their scholarship application will be reviewed.
• Start the Meridian Scholarship Application.

Before you submit, you should review the information throughout this site. Understanding the Meridian Scholarship and the John Martinson Honors Program will help you consider whether the experience is a good fit for you and prepare you to respond thoughtfully to the application questions. 

Selection Process

1. Apply to SIUE. 
2. Start the Meridian Scholarship Application, including narrative responses. 
3. Selected applicants will be invited to virtual interviews in January. 
4. Finalists advance to Honors Scholarship Day at SIUE on February 5, where they will engage with faculty, staff, and current students as part of the final stage of the selection process. 
5. Meridian Scholarship recipients will be announced in early February. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply to SIUE. 
2. Start the Meridian Scholarship Application, including narrative responses. 

For more information, kindly visit the SIUE webpage.