As the largest and oldest organization on campus, the SIU Alumni Association has been proudly serving SIU alumni and friends since 1896. It seeks to engage alumni, students and friends of the university by preserving SIU traditions, promoting pride in a SIU education, and facilitating opportunities for students and alumni to connect professionally. Today, the Association has continued to grow and serves as a connection between many alumni, as well as family and friends of the university. The Association plays a major role in key university functions and works closely with various campus departments on events and programs that support the institution’s mission.
Saluki Cares Fund: To support the Saluki Cares Program. Saluki Cares facilitates and coordinates a University-wide program of care and support for students in distress. By working closely with faculty, staff, students and their families, SIU Carbondale displays a culture of caring by demonstrating to our students and families that they are an important part of the community.
Chicagoland Chapter Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Will, or Kendall counties' high schools or have been home schooled in one of these counties.
Franklin County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Franklin County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
Jackson County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Jackson County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
Massac County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Massac County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
Perry County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Perry County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
Prairie Capitol Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Macoupin, Montgomery, or Menard County high schools or have been home schooled in those counties.
Randolph County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Randolph County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
Saline County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Saline County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
St. Louis Area Chapter Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from the Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair or one of the Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, Washington, and Crawford or been home schooled in one of these counties.
Union County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Union County high school or have been home schooled in the county..
Williamson County Alumni Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for SIU students who have attended and graduated from a Williamson County high school or have been home schooled in the county.
