Scholarships & Awards
There are numerous scholarships available to SIUE students and all students are encouraged to create an account on Academic Works to brows and submit to our scholarship opportunities. Some scholarships are open to everyone who meets the minimum criteria, while others have specific requirements (e.g. specific major or county resident).
To find out what scholarships you are eligible for, create an account on Academic Works at www.siueacademicworks.com. Once you create your account, you’ll be prompted to fill out a general application. After you complete the general application, you will be automatically considered for numerous scholarships provided you meet the minimum criteria (GPA, major, etc.). However, some scholarships require a separate application; these typically require an essay and/or letters of recommendation or a faculty nomination. Be sure to read each scholarship description thoroughly.
Even if you’ve created an Academic Works account in previous years, you MUST create a new account this year to be considered for any of these scholarships.
Potential scholarships opportunities for Environmental Sciences Students are summarized below. Scholarships specifically for Environmental Science majors are highlighted. For complete information on the scholarships, go to www.siueacademicworks.com.
Scholarships for SIUE Environmental Sciences Students
Bill & Jean Luan STEAM Scholarship - College of Arts and Sciences
Award: $1000
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Separate Application Required? Yes
Given to an undergraduate with a STEAM major in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference to a student who shows an aptitude for innovation and using STEAM knowledge to create solutions or applications for improving education and business to make the world a better place. An essay on “My inspiration in using my SIUE degree to make the world a better place” is required as part of the application.
Donal G. Myer Award for the Outstanding Student in Sciences and Mathematics
Award: $300
Given to an outstanding student in the sciences or mathematics.
Dr. Laura McCullough Scholarship
Award: $500
Given to a student who shows great promise in their respective science and technology field. Preference will be given to underrepresented minority students in each field, as defined by representation averages. Students must show demonstrated financial need. All students are encouraged to apply.
Eastman Chemical Company William G. Krummrich Plant Scholarship
Award: $1000
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Given to a student who is a graduate of any high school in Madison or St. Clair counties who is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science.
Edwardsville Garden Club Scholarship
Award: $500
Minimum GPA: 3/25
Separate Application Required? Yes
Given to a full time so sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution and Environment or majoring in Environmental Sciences. A one page essay on “How I will use my degree to preserve and improve the environment” and two references are required as part of the application.
Environmental Philosophy Scholarship
Award: $500
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Given to a student majoring in Environmental Sciences and/or Philosophy who demonstrates outstanding aptitude or promise in their field.
Julia E. Walker Memorial Award in Environmental Sciences
Award: Varies
Given to an outstanding student in Special Education (odd years) or Environmental Science (even years).
Maria Ruth Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1000
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Separate Application Required? Yes
Given to a junior or senior majoring in Environmental Science. A 500 word minimum essay or 3 minute minimum video explaining why the SIUE Gardens are important to them and how they can help the garden as an environmental science major is required. Awardees must agree to volunteer 75 hours and complete a project as for the SIUE Gardens throughout the year.
Outstanding Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Award
Award: Varies
Minimum GPA:
Given to an outstanding graduate student in Environmental Science.
Outstanding Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Student Award
Award: $100
Given to an outstanding undergraduate junior or senior in Environmental Science.
