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At Southern Illinois University Carbondale, we recognize the importance of a quality education and are dedicated to helping you find a way to achieve your higher education goals.

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SIU offers more than 20 million dollars in merit scholarships to undergraduates each year.

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More than 6 million dollars is offered to new students each year.

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More than 4.3 million dollars in donor-funded scholarships are offered each year.
Saluki Scholarship Portal
**Currently accepting Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year**
The Saluki Scholarship Portal is a place where both incoming admitted students and continuing students can apply for donor-funded scholarships offered by colleges, schools and departments across campus. Every year, in the Fall, sign in and complete a new general application and any supplemental applications in your college or major for which you are eligible.
Graduate Students: Contact the Graduate School or your academic department for scholarship information and deadlines. Students are also eligible for donor-funded scholarships in the Saluki Scholarship Portal and should review opportunities and apply yearly.
International Students: Scholarship information can be found at the Center for International Education. Students are also eligible for donor-funded scholarships in the Saluki Scholarship Portal and should review opportunities and apply yearly.

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"When I opened that letter telling me I won those two scholarships, it felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I am forever grateful for those scholarships.”
Alfred Jamal Kinchen, Junior