Awards and Scholarships
Scholarships from Computer Science Department
The department offers a minimum of three $800 scholarships. Each scholarship is disbursed in two equal parts of $400 each for the Fall and Spring semesters. Applications can be obtained from the department or click here for form. (Deadline: February 28)
At least two scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at SIUC and who have made significant progress toward a major in Computer Science. These awards are based on the following criteria:
1. Completion of at least CS 202, CS 215 and CS 220 or their equivalents.
2. Current GPA of 3.25 overall.
3. Current GPA of 3.50 in the major.
4. Student must be enrolled as a full-time Computer Science major at SIUC during the award period.
The third scholarship is awarded to a transfer student from an Illinois community college that has also made significant progress toward a major in Computer Science. Applications can be obtained from the department or click here for form. This award is based on the following criteria:
1. Admission to SIUC for the Fall semester as a Computer Science major.
2. Completion of an associate's degree prior to enrollment at SIUC.
3. Completion of the equivalents of CS 202 and either CS 215 or CS 220 prior to enrollment at SIUC.
4. Current GPA of 3.25 overall on a 4.0 scale.
5. Student must be enrolled as a full-time Computer Science major at SIUC during the award period.
Other scholarships are available. Contact the College of Science Dean's Office and New Student Admission Services for additional information.
Scholarship for High School Seniors
The Department of Computer Science also offers $4000 scholarships for selected high school seniors who enroll at SIUC with a major in Computer Science. Each scholarship is worth $500 per semester (Fall and Spring) for eight semesters. The funds will be applied toward tuition and /or fees.
Selection will be based on a candidate's entire academic and extracurricular record, an application form, letters of reference from two teachers, and a type written essay. Minimum requirements are a composite ACT score of at least 27 (or SAT I total of 1220), a math ACT score of at least 27 (or a math SAT I of 610), and a class ranking in the top 25%. (Deadline: March 15)
In order to retain a scholarship, a student must do the following:
1. Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0)
2. Maintain a GPA in computer science (CS) courses of at least 3.25
3. Pass an average of at least 27 semester hours per academic year (Fall through Summer)
4. Successfully complete at least two CS courses per year
5. Have successfully completed at least eight CS courses by the end of the third year
6. Maintain enrollment status as a full-time student and a CS major
Scholarships from other SIUC Departments
College of Science Scholarship (Deadline: Click for detail)
Donna M. Summerfield Women's Studies Undergraduate Scholarship(Deadline: February 20)
McNair Scholars Program(Deadline: March 1)
SIU Women's Club Scholarships(Deadline: March 29)
SIUC Academic, Collegiate, and General Scholarships
Scholarships from other sources
Frank L. Klingberg Scholarship - Rotary Club of Carbondale(Deadline: February 24)
Computer Society Richard E. Merwin Scholarship(Deadline: May 31 annually)
Representative Constance A. "Connie" Howard Scholarship Fund(Deadline: March 31)
College-Computers.net Scholarship(Deadline: August 15)
EasyAid's Computer Science Scholarship(Deadline: March 15)
Society of Women Engineers, Chicago Regional Section Scholarship(Deadline: April 15)
Carol A. Ratza Memorial Scholarship(Deadline: March 31)