Graduate Scholarships

We're excited to offer scholarships and awards to graduate students who stand out by meeting specific criteria! Dive into the opportunities we provide:

Tuition Waiver Scholarship

Check with your academic program for eligibility and approval BEFORE applying.

The purpose of the SIU Graduate School Tuition Scholarship as designated by the Board of Trustees is to assist students who have attained high levels of academic achievement.  The student must be an active student, admitted to the Graduate School and be in good academic standing in a graduate program at SIUC. Tuition scholarship recipients must enroll for a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours for fall or spring semesters (3 graduate credit hours in summer).

A limited number of tuition scholarships are available to international students who have completed at least one full year at SIUC.  International students will need to contact the Center for International Education about applying for this scholarship.

Guideline (PDF) and Application (PDF)

Native American Scholarship

The Graduate School, in collaboration with the American Indian Association of Illinois, offers scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students who are of Indigenous ancestry. Apply by February 1st each year for the chance to be chosen for a $1,000 award.

Application Material:

Interested students should apply via SIU Academic Works via Saluki Scholarship Portal. Search for “American Indian Scholarship.”

Questions may be directed to Dr. Rose Moroz at rmtmoroz@siu.edu.

Willis Swartz Graduate Student Scholarship Award

This award was established to honor the work of Dr. Willis Swartz. Dr. Swartz, a native of Burlington, Iowa, came to SIU in 1930 to chair the Department of Government. In 1943, he became the first Chairman of the Graduate Council, and in 1950, he was named the first Dean of the Graduate School. In addition, in 1947, Dr. Swartz was chosen to direct the foreign student programs at SIU. He served as the Dean of International Students from 1963 to 1964. He did all he could to help make international students' lives easier. Sadly, Dr. Swartz passed away in 1965 after a heart attack. He had served the SIU with distinction for 35 years, and he touched hundreds, if not thousands, of young lives.

The Willis Swartz Graduate Student Scholarship Award is open to all applicants who qualify, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Preference will be given to the following:

1. International students.
2. Incoming students
3. Graduate students interested in conducting research in Materials Technology, including science, engineering, and other areas.

Guidelines (PDF) and Nomination Form (PDF)