<h2>How to Apply</h2><hr /><p>Use the Application <a href="/id0904f67a8065ab9c">Checklist</a>, under "Forms".<br /></p><div>Send your application packets to:<br /><br /> <table> <tr> <td> <p align="justify">PIECES Program<br /> Box 1800<br /> Southern Illinois University Edwardsville<br /> Edwardsville, IL 62026-1800</p> </td> </tr> </table></div><br /><br /><div>Have your packet <strong>postmarked by March 1.</strong></div><br /><div>Include in your packet: <ul> <li><a href="/id0904f67a806c5294">Completed Application Form</a></li> <li><a href="/id0904f67a806c0b56"><strong>Two</strong> (2) completed teacher recommendation forms in sealed envelopes</a></li> <li>Essay that clearly explains in approximately 500 words: <ul> <li>in which major you are interested</li> <li>why you are interested in this major</li> <li>what you think you will do with this major after you graduate</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(This essay can also be used for the <a href="http://www.siue.edu/financialaid/scholarships/institutional.shtml"> SIUE Meridian Scholar Program</a> and <a href="http://www.illinoisengineer.com/chapters/stclair/?p=4"> ISPE St. Clair Chapter Scholarship Program.</a>)</p></div><div><strong>Have your FAFSA on file by March 1 and make sure to include SIUE (code 1759)</strong></div><br /><div>Have your ACT Scores sent to SIUE by March 1 if they are not included on your high school or community college transcripts.</div><div>The PIECES Scholarship Committee will also review your official high school or community college transcripts as part of the selection process.</div><p>Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged via e-mail.</p><p>Applications will generally be reviewed and decisions made by early April.</p>