Follow the steps to successfully complete your online application.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin with the personal information section. Enter your first name, middle name, last name, email address, home phone, cell phone, street address, city and state, ZIP code, and date of birth. Ensure all details are accurate, as this information will remain confidential.
3. Next, move to the application information section. Indicate your status by selecting one of the following options: graduating high school student, transfer student, or current undergraduate student. If you are a high school student, fill out your class rank and provide the name and location of your most recent educational institution. Additionally, provide your GPA and prospective major.
4. In the family information section, list your parent or legal guardian's names and any relatives who have graduated from or are currently attending SIUE. This information helps provide context about your family’s relationship with the institution.
5. Proceed to describe how you have utilized your non-classroom time during high school. Include activities such as employment, family obligations, rehearsals, and special projects. Be specific about the amount of time spent on each activity weekly.
6. Next, detail your extracurricular activities by listing them, providing descriptions, and indicating your years of involvement as well as hours per week devoted to each activity.
7. Record your employment information in the following section, outlining your employer, position, responsibilities, and the amount of time worked weekly, including start and end dates.
8. For volunteer and community service experiences, document your activities, detailing your roles, years of involvement, and hours per week, similar to the employment section.
9. In the honors and awards section, list the recognitions you have received, including their descriptions, types, and dates.
10. Provide your family's total household adjusted income and expected contribution according to the FAFSA findings in the financial information section. Indicate whether either of your parents or legal guardians has been employed at SIUE for seven or more years.
11. Complete the essay questions reflecting on your personal experiences. Each response should be thoughtful and direct, not exceeding 500 words. Be mindful of clearly articulating your financial need for the scholarship.
12. Finally, certify your application by signing and dating the certification statement. Ensure you acknowledge that any incomplete information may result in disqualification.
13. Review the entire application for accuracy and completeness. Save any changes made during your review.
14. Once finished, download, print, or share the completed application as required for submission by the specified deadline.

Complete your application online today to ensure your consideration for the scholarship!