1.  FLIT major who will serve or has served the FLIT internship in current year.
2.  Minimum 2.75 GPA
3.  Active member of FLIT Club
4.  Submit itemized list of forecasted expenses
5.  Recipients must submit an approved Internship Sponsor Verification form before funds can be disbursed

Award:  $500 to $1000 per student
Application Deadline:  Feb 1
Contact: Foreign Language and International Trade Office   

Bradley Alexander Study Abroad Gift
Requirements:                 

1.  Foreign Language and International Trade major specializing in Spanish
2.  Enrolled/will enroll in a study abroad program to study Spanish within a year
3.  Minimum 2.75 GPA
4.  Submit a paper (500 words max) about maximizing the benefits of the study abroad program
5.  Recipient must send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Bradley

Award:  $200
Application Deadline:  Feb 1 at 4:00pm
Contact:  Foreign Language and International Trade Office

Marie-José Southworth Award for Achievement in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Requirements:

1. Currently enrolled in any DFLL course.
2. Completed 2 semesters foreign language at SIUC.
3. Outstanding achievement in foreign language study.
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
5. Preference to unusual hardship.

Award: $500-$600
Application Deadline: 31 January
Contact: Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Mailcode 4521, SIUC

Helmut and Mary Liedloff Scholarship in German
Requirements:

1. Serious and good student and resident of Illinois.
2. Commitment to German shown in high school and must study either German or
3. FLIT (German) at SIUC.
4. Nominated by a high school teacher, high school counselor or by writing directly to the DFLL.

Award: Tuition charges for fall and spring semesters, renewable with minimum 3.0 GPA.
Nomination Deadline: early December
Contact: Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Mailcode 4521, SIUC

James Benziger Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. English, Psychology, History, or Foreign Languages and Literatures major
2. Entering junior or senior year
3. Academic Qualifications
4. Financial Need

Award: Partial tuition waiver ($1400)
Application Deadline: February
Contact: Departments of English, History, Psychology, or Foreign Languages and Literatures

Margaret C. Griffin Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Woman in a CoLA major.
2. Preparing to enter junior or senior year.
3. Minimum 3.90 GPA.
4. Submit dossier containing:
• Transcript release.
• Personal statement (outlined in complete scholarship description).
• Letters of support.
• Sample of written work concerning some subject in the Liberal Arts.

Award: One year's tuition for study in the humanities at SIUC.
Application Deadline: February 28
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC

Mae A. Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time female student in the College of Liberal Arts
2. Junior or senior (not more than 96 credit hours) student
3. Minimum 3.0 GPA
4. Demonstrated interest in public affairs and public service
5. Additional considerations:
• financial need
• achievement above minimum 3.0 GPA
• breadth and depth of candidate's reading
• rural or small town background
• junior award recipients are eligible for consideration for senior year

Award: One semester's tuition
Application Deadline: February 26
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC

Leah M. Reef Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-Time Student
2. Minimum 3.0 overall G.P.A.
3. Financial Need
4. Letter from Dept. attesting to the nominee's qualifications.

Award: $100
Deadline: February 18
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mail Code 4522, SIUC

Emeritus Association Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Not a freshman
2. Nominated by Dean
3. Based primarily on academic achievement
4. Nominations should include:
• copy of latest grade transcript
• supporting letters from departmental faculty
• letter from student to Dr. Hiram Lesar briefly outlining his/her background, aspirations, and extra-curricular activities

Award: approximately $500 each
Application Deadline: March 4
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC

Robert W. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time student
2. Minimum 3.25 overall GPA
3. Junior with high academic achievement (financial need not a factor).
4. Letter from department attesting to the nominee's qualifications

Award: $400
Application Deadline: February 18
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC


Delyte W. Morris Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time student
2. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
3. Preference shall be given to a graduating senior who has displayed a high potential in scholastics, character, social leadership, and ambition.
4. Letter from department attesting to the nominee's qualifications.

Award: $300
Application Deadline: February 18
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC

Carrie M. Bunn Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time student
2. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
3. Financial need.
4. Letter from department attesting to the nominee's qualifications

Award: $100
Application Deadline: February 18
Contact: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Mailcode 4522, SIUC

SIUC Women's Caucus Monetary Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full or part-time female undergraduate SIUC student
2. Application consisting of:
• written statement of financial need and current support
• contributions to SIUC and/or community on women's or community issues
• transcript showing GPA and progress toward a degree
• two letters of reference from professors, co-workers, or other acquaintances

Award: up to $700
Application Deadline: March 24
Contact: Dr. Henry, Information Management Systems, Mailcode 6614, SIUC

Presidential Scholar Award
Requirements:

1. Entering freshman or renewing sophomore, junior, or senior
2. Must have been in top two percent of high school class
3. ACT composite score of at least 30 (25 for African Americans and Hispanic Americans)
4. Renewing sophomores, juniors and seniors must maintain minimum 3.5 GPA.

Award: full in-state tuition plus $1,000 per academic year and for sophomores, juniors and seniors an optional internship position paying up to $2,700 per academic year
Application Deadline: February 1 of the year you plan to enroll
Contact: New Student Admissions Services, Mailcode 4710, SIUC
 
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Requirements:

1. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in high school
2. Show promise of continued achievement at the college level
3. Graduate of a public or private secondary school or have the equivalent of a certificate of graduation
4. Admitted for enrollment at an institution of higher education

Award: $1,500 for first year of study at an institution of higher education (not renewable)
Contact: Illinois Board of Higher Education


Rotary Foundation Scholarships
Requirements:

1. Two year's university work prior to commencement of scholarship studies
2. Age 18 through 24 inclusive
3. May not be married for duration of scholarship
   
   Contact: Local Rotary Foundation President, Pierre Barrette (453-2823)

Roscoe Pulliam Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Child, Grandchild, or sibling to an alumnus/na of SIUC who is a current member of the SIU Alumni Association
2. An admitted or currently enrolled undergraduate student registered for a minimum of 12 semester hours.
3. Three letters of recommendation---Two from any of the following: clergy, SIUC faculty/staff, or persons of responsibility who can attest to one's moral constitution.---One from the relative holding current Association membership who can attest to one's leadership qualities.
4. A copy of one's SIUC financial award letter
5. A new freshman student must rank in the upper 10% of his/her high school graduating class and score a minimum of 26 on the ACT or minimum 1180 on the SAT.
6. Currently enrolled students should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and provide current transcript.
7. A transfer student should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 for all colleges attended and provide all transcripts.
8. Award winners will be expected to attend the SIU Alumni Association's Homecoming Luncheon and dine with the Pulliam family.

 Award: Four $1,000 Scholarships
Application Deadline: May 31
Contact: SIU Alumni Association Office-2nd floor student center.

Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. Undergraduate
3. Currenty receiving Pell Grant

Award: Up to $5,000
Application deadline: October 15
Contact: University Honors Program, SIUC

Truman Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-Time Junior (occasionally seniors)
2. Minimium 3.5 GPA
3. Strong off-campus public service record

Award: Multi-year $30,000 fellowship for graduate work in a public-service field.
Application deadline: January 26
Contact: University Honors Program, SIUC.

Senator Penny Severns Character Counts Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time student at SIUC
2. High academic standing
3. Demonstrated leadership
4. Participated in extracurricular activities
5. Demonstrated involvement in community service
6. Demonstrated financial need
7. Essay (600-800) words minimum on how character counts in making a positive difference

Award: Tuition and fees for the academic year (two semesters)
Application deadline: August 22
Contact: Dean of College of Liberal Arts

Senator Penny Severns Making a Difference Scholarship
Requirements:

1. Full-time student at SIUC
2. High academic standing
3. Demonstrated leadership
4. Participated in extracurricular activities
5. Demonstrated involvement in community service
6. Demonstrated financial need
7. Essay (600-800) words minimum on the ability of each person to make a difference

Award: Tuition and fees for the academic year (two semesters)
Application deadline: August 22
Contact: Dean of college of Liberal Arts

Other Scholarships
Financial Aid Scholarships
www.siuc.edu/~fao/scholarships/index.htm

Other scholarships are available to students involved with a particular activity or organization. For example, students participating in the University Honors Program may apply for Honors Scholarships. There are also talent awards in music, art, theater, and debate, ROTC scholarships, and athletic scholarships.
To obtain a private grant or scholarship, check as many sources as possible: high schools, local clubs and civic organizations, businesses, church groups, and alumni organizations. Many libraries contain reference books that list sources of scholarship money. To receive a list of published sources of financial aid information, contact Tammy Cavarretta, New Student Admission Services, Mailcode 4710, SIUC