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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
**Opens October 1st for 2025-26 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. These opportunities are available in addition to any major merit freshman or transfer academic scholarships offered upon admission.

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

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