Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities helped this year’s Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholars at Southern Illinois University Carbondale stand out from their peers as they join the Saluki family this fall.
The Chancellor’s Scholarship, SIU’s largest first-year award, covers tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing and meals for four years. The 34 students this year were selected from a pool of 612 applicants.
The Provost’s Scholarship, SIU’s largest transfer student award, covers tuition and mandatory fees for two years. The 16 recipients were among more than 100 applicants.
In addition to high academic credentials, the awardees have a record of leadership in their communities and participation in numerous extracurricular activities. All scholars are invited to join the University Honors Program, where they join high achieving students who are involved in intellectual explorations across disciplines and campus leadership and service to SIU and the Carbondale community.
The 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients, listed by hometown, high school and major are as follows.
ILLINOIS
MISSOURI
TEXAS
The 2025-2026 Provost’s Scholarship recipients, listed by hometown, previous college and major are as follows.
ILLINOIS
KENTUCKY
SIU Carbondale offers various scholarships to high school seniors and transfer students. For more information on the university’s scholarships and financial aid, contact Amber Rivers, associate director of scholarships in the Financial Aid Office, at scholarships@siu.edu or 618-453-4628.
