Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA

Scholarships

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - 2025-2026

Meridian Scholarship

FALL ENTRY ONLY

• Highly competitive scholarship for first-time college students
• Full tuition, fees, room and board for four years
• Estimated value of $30,000+ per year
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (A=4.0) required to apply
• Additional application required; deadline November 15

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

• 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
• Minimum savings of $10,000+ per year
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• No additional application required

GEO+ Award

• In-state tuition available after the first year
• Complete 24 credits at SIUE with a grade of ‘C’ or higher to qualify
• Average savings of $14,000+ per year
• Available to continuing SIUE international students
• No additional application required

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - 2025-2026

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

• 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
• Minimum savings of $8,993 per year
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• No additional application required Graduate

Competitive Graduate Award (CGA)

• Highly competitive research scholarship for master’s-level students
• Full tuition for one year and research assistantship
• Minimum savings of $17,294 for one year + stipend
• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (A=4.0) in undergraduate program required
• Admission application to academic program and scholarship application must be completed by January 15

Graduate Scholar Award (GSA)

• Competitive scholarship for master’s-level students
• Full tuition for one year, fall and spring semesters
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
• Applications for this award open in January with a deadline of March 1