Scholarships

Review the scholarships listed below and read the descriptions to see which ones you are eligible to apply for.
Please email or visit with Miss Amundson if you have any questions.


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Alert Magazine Scholarship
  • ​Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region
  • ​Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA who are planning to enroll in college after graduation
  • No deadline​
Vantage Financial Partners - High School Athlete of the Month
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Participate in a HS sport 
  • Submit to be eligible for one $1,500 Scholarship 
  • Due the 1st of EVERY month through May 1, 2022


SEPTEMBER DEADLINES

Be Bold Scholarship
  • To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2022. B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5.
  • No essay
  • September 30, 2021
Good Fortune Scholarship
  • Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2022.
  • Answer the Essay question on the company’s website. 
  • September 30, 2021
College Express Scholarship
  • Be currently attending high school, college, vocational, or any other accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Be a resident of the United States.
  • September 30, 2021
Nitro Scholarship
  • Be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States
  • Have a GPA of at least 2.5
  • September 30, 2021
SP High School Scholarship
  • Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2022
  • Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website. 
  • September 30, 2021

OCTOBER  DEADLINES
AES Engineering Scholarship
  • Students must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words.
  • Open to ALL high school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution; not required to take engineering courses to be eligible
  • October 8, 2021
Women's Ministries Scholarship Program
  • Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help.
  • Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education.
  • October 15, 2021​
SD Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship
  • Current member of SD Farmer's Union 
  • HS senior or college freshman 
  • October 22, 2021
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship 
  • Provides financial assistance to students in South Dakota who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue a bachelor’s degree
  • October 25, 2021
You Deserve It Scholarship
  • No essay
  • October 29, 2021
US Bank Scholarship Program
  • Enter for the chance to win up to $20,000 in U.S. Bank Scholarship prizes 
  • October 30, 2021
NACME Scholarship
  • Be Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American or Native/American Indian.
  • Be planning to study in the fields of engineering or computer science.
  • October 30, 2021
  Coca Cola Foundation Scholarship
  • Applicants must be on track to graduate and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
  • October 31, 2021
 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
  • Anyone grades 9-12 can apply. 
  • The 2020-2021 Theme: Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?
  • October 31, 2021
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
  • Be a current high school (or home-schooled) student who will graduate in 2022.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or Humanitarian Parolee - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education. 
  • October 31, 2021
Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship
  •  Be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  • Be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional or educational experiences. 
  • October 31, 2021
Pursuing a Positive Impact Scholarship
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
  • Submit a 1,000-word essay response to the prompt: In what ways do you try to activate positive change in your community, and what inspires you to do so? 
  • October 31, 2021
Scaredy Cat Scholarship
  • High school or college student
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • October 31, 2021
Vivo Scholarship
  • Student planning to attend college in 2022
  • Answer the essay question
  • October 31, 2021
Bold Community Scholarship
  • At least 16 years of age and in good academic standing
  • October 31, 2021
Cappex Scholarship
  • High school sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Active in the community
  • No essay
  • October 31, 2021

​NOVEMBER  DEADLINES
Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship 
  • First-time entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD 
  • ​$1,000 Scholarship
  • SD BOR Scholarship 
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship 
  • Native American Students who are pursuing post-secondary education in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resources. 
  • SD BOR Scholarship
Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Scholarship    
  • For students with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing post-secondary education
  • Application opens late September.
ELKS - Emergency Education Grants​
  • Must have an Elk member parent or step-parent who is in good standing
  • November 1, 2021
Builders' Association Scholarships
  • Be a full-time college student in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester studying in a construction-related program (construction management, engineering, or architecture). 
  • November 1, 2021
Discover Prudential Emerging Visionaries
  • 14-18 years old
  • Bring a powerful vision and real change to your communities that focus on solutions to financial barriers and solutions to societal issues
  • November 4, 2021
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR Good Citizen Scholarship
  • Open to all seniors who are in good standing with the board of education
  • Miss Amundson has the essay topic - please come see her when you are ready to complete the essay (2 hour time limit)
  • November 13, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
  • Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022.
  • Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
  • November 14, 2021
Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship
  • Be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2021-2022 academic year. String, piano and harp players are eligible for this year's competition.
  • November 15, 2021
Overachievers Student Grant
  • Be in middle school or high school.
  • Be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom.
  • November 15, 2021
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Firesteel)
  • Intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship - one $250 scholarship, eight $500 scholarships awarded, and one $5000 scholarship. 
  • Will re-open November 1, 2021
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program
  • Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need
  • $4,000 scholarship to a male and female with chance of $50,000 with advancement to national level
  • November 15, 2021​
Elks Vocational Grant
  • Attend a post-secondary technical or vocational school
  • Four $1000 awards 
  • Must send hard copy of scholarship, get address from Miss Amundson
  • November 16, 2021
Real World Design Challenge Scholarships
  • Students grades 9-12 are eligible
  • Address a challenge that confronts our nation's leading industries
  • November 20, 2021
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
  • Be enrolled or accepted for early enrollment as full-time student, in an accredited institution in the U.S.
  • Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and demonstrate financial need.
  • November 30, 2021
Search Is On Scholarship
  • Be currently attending high school or college
  • At least 13 years old
  • $2,000
  • November 30, 2021
NC Scholarships
  • ​$2,000
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • November 30, 2021
Selfless Parent Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must submit an essay, resume, and transcript.
  • November 30, 2021

DECEMBER  DEADLINES
Hagan Scholarship
  • Intended for high achieving, self-motivated students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college. 
  • "Helping Rural Students Graduate College Debt Free" 
  • Must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA
  • Must enroll at an eligible four year college or university
  • December 1, 2021
Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships
  • Must be an innovative and highly creative high school student
  • Seek essay submissions from students who are creative thinkers and problem solvers
  • December 1, 2021
Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship
  • Be a current USBC Youth member in your senior year of high school
  • GPA of 3.0 or better
  • December 1, 2021
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
  • High school senior attending college next year
  • At least 3.0 GPA
  • December 1, 2021
Dells Scholars Program
  • $20,000
  • Be on track to graduate from high school
  • Need for financial assistance
  • December 1, 2021
Luigi Wawege Foundation Scholarship
  • $1,500
  • Submit an essay on "How retail banking will change over the next decade?"
  • December 1, 2021
Wyland National Art Challenge
  • $500
  • Juniors or seniors are eligible
  • Create an individual work of art that demonstrates a conservation issue we face around the world
  • December 1, 2021
Product of Divorce Scholarships
  • $1,000
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must complete an essay and submit a resume and transcript.
  • December 1, 2021
3PL Central Supply Chain Scholarship
  • ​$2,500
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited university or college
  • Intended to give aspiring logistics and supply chain professional financial assistance
  • December 1, 2021
Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • 16 years of age or older and in good academic standing
  • December 2, 2021
National Space Club Scholarship
  • ​$10,000
  • Must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics fields.
  • Academically strong and excel in public speaking.
  • Complete application and video.
  • Submit transcript and letters of recommendation.
  • December 3, 2021
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
  • Have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services
  • $5,000
  • December 5, 2021 
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
  • Fourteen $1000+ scholarships each year; possibly renewable. ​
  • 3.0 GPA
  • December 10, 2021
Science Ambassador Scholarship
  • High school senior
  • Attend a school in the US in the Fall of 2022
  • $40,000
  • December 13, 2021 
SunTec Auto Glass Yearly Scholarship
  • $1,500
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Submit an essay of at least 1,000 words answering "Why do you think it is important to support local businesses?"
  • December 15, 2021
Dirk Derrick Car and Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
  • ​$1,000
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • An award for any current or soon to be undergraduate student who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own inquiry, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.
  • Submit an essay; maximum 600 words.
  • December 15, 2021
Rubincam Youth Award
  • $500
  • Any student 9-12 is eligible to apply
  • Submit an appropriately prepared genealogy chart.
  • December 15, 2021
Landmark's Students of Recovery Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • Be an incoming or current college student and submit an essay on the dangers of of substance abuse.
  • December 15, 2021
Burger King Scholars 
  • 2.5 or higher GPA and plan to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college, university or technical school
  • $50,000
  • December 15, 2021
AXA Foundation Scholarship
  • Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
  • December 15, 2021 (Opens October 1, 2021)​
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
  • $1,000 Scholarship For Emerging Marketing Geniuses
  • December 15, 2021
North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
  • Be a U.S. citizen enrolled as a full time student planning to complete a college degree in Logistics or equivalent field
  • December 15, 2021
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Must be pursuing a degree in the medical field such as nursing, therapy, medicine, nutrition, dentistry, laboratory science, etc.
  • December 15, 2021
Senior Planning Social Work and Eldercare Scholarship
  • At least $900
  • High school senior
  • December 15, 2021
Foot Locker Scholarship 
  • Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
  • ​Must be planning to attend a four year university.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • $20,000 to 20 student athletes.
  • December 17, 2021
Equitable Excellence Scholarship 
  • Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service
  • HS Senior planning on attending two or four year school. 
  • December 17, 2021
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
  • $1000 scholarship for high school and college students interested in sales & marketing. 
  • December 20, 2021
You Deserve It Scholarship
  • $2,222
  • Resident of the U.S. and must be 16 years or older
  • December 29, 2021
 South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
  • For students interested in pursuing a career in the P-H-C industry. 
  • December 31, 2021
Free Speech Essay Contest
  • Junior or senior student
  • First prize: $10,000 scholarship
  • Students must submit an essay between 700 and 900 words on the provided topic; convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship. ​
  • December 31, 2021
Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship Program
  • $2,000
  • High school senior
  • Plan to enroll in a two year school
  • December 31, 2021​
Design Thinking Scholarship
  • $500
  • Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four year college or university in the U.S.
  • December 31, 2021
CX Scholarship
  • At least 13 years of age or older
  • Be currently attending high school
  • December 31, 2021
Certified Nursing Assistant Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Be currently enrolled, accepted, or applying to be in an accredited CNA program in the U.S.
  • Write an essay explaining why you want to become a CNA
  • December 31, 2021
Thiel High School Fellowship
  • ​Be under the age of 22
  • Be interested in designing and building things
  • $100,000
  • December 31, 2021
Power of Resilience Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • GPA of at least 3.0
  • December 31, 2021
CC Bank's Young Scholars Scholarship
  • $2,000
  • Be a U.S. resident under 30 years old
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • December 31, 2021
Honor a Hero Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Be a current high school senior
  • December 31, 2021
"No Sweat" Scholarship
  • No income or GPA requirements and no long essay
  • $2,500 for any educational need
  • December 31, 2021
Knight Essay Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • Students grades 9-12 are eligible to apply.
  • Submit an 800-1200 word essay.
  • December 31, 2021
Be Bold Scholarship
  • $25,102
  • Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
  • December 31, 2021
Nitro Scholarship
  • $2,000 (12 awards)
  • High school senior in the U.S.
  • December 31, 2021 ​
College Scholarship for High School Students
  • $10,000 (10 awards)
  • Must be 13 years or older at time of entry
  • Must plan to enroll in a college in the U.S.
  • December 31, 2021
Gives Back Scholarship
  • $2,000
  • Must be 13 years or older to apply and answer the essay question
  • December 31, 2021
Cappex Easy Money Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • No essay or minimum GPA required
  • December 31, 2021

​JANUARY  DEADLINES
James River Gobblers, Wild Turkey Federation
  • Graduating senior pursing a higher education degree with a 3.0 GPA who support preservation of hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports
  • Minimum of $250, total amount $750
  • January 1, 2022
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
  • High school senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college
  • GPA of at least 2.5
  • Must obtain no less than two electronic endorsements from qualifying farmers live or farm in an eligible county
  • January 11, 2022
Built Tough Ford
  • Must obtain a Ford dealer electronic signature to qualify - opt in for Ford
  • Must be an FFA member
  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must want to attend a two or four year college
  • January 11, 2022
Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship
  • $20,000
  • Must be 16 years or older and in good academic standing
  • Interested in pursuing a degree/career in art
  • Must submit a link to an original art piece you've created. Whether your passion is painting, photography, drawing, music, sculpture, or any other art form, share a piece that you are proud of and that demonstrates your artistic vision.
  • January 12, 2022
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
  • Must be a senior planning to attend a 4 year college
  • January 12, 2022
FFA Scholarships
  • Thousands of dollars are given through scholarships from Grow Ag Leaders, Bayer Fund, and many more.
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Obtain two endorsements from Eligible Farmers
  • Students do not have to be FFA members to apply.
  • January 11, 2022
SD JCI Senate Scholarship
  • Open to ALL high school seniors
  • 3 Scholarships - $250, $200, & $150 go to any high school seniors  who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
  • ​Can go on for a $1,000 scholarship.
  • January 14, 2022
Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship
  • $6,000
  • High school senior who is planning to major in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Must complete/submit an essay
  • January 14, 2022
SD Engineering Society - Eastern Chapter
  • High School seniors applying to engineering colleges in SD - South Dakota State University or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. 
  • $2000 scholarship
  • January 15, 2022
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
  • The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas. 
  • January 14, 2022
Hunnicutt Law Group Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Submit proof of enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming year
  • Submit an essay on the topic "What has made you pursue a career in the law?"
  • January 15, 2022
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
  • $5,000 (39 awards given)
  • High school senior who is planning a career of service to the U.S. in local, state, or federal government
  • January 15, 2022
Mensa US Scholarship
  • $2,5000 (178 awards given)
  • Be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date
  • Submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals
  • January 15, 2022
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union 
  • 10 $1,000 Scholarships Awarded
  • For members of Dakotaland 
  • January 21, 2022
Legends Scholarship 
  • Be nominated by a school official (principal, athletic director, coach, etc.)
  • Have participated or contributed to high school athletic program in significant way
  • 2.5 GPA or higher; committed to a 2 or 4 year college 
  • January 21, 2022
​ 2022 Hamilton Award
  • 2 x $500 awards
  • January 26, 2022
No Essay You Deserve It Scholarship
  • $2,222
  • NO ESSAY
  • January 29, 2022
4-Year NROTC Marine Option Scholarship
  • Covers $180,000 of college tuition
  • Opportunity to serve as an officer in the Marine Corps upon graduation from college
  • Must pass the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test AND score a 22 or higher on the ACT
  • January 31, 2022
ULTATEL Scholarship Grant
  • $2,500
  • Must be pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: Mass Communications, Development Communication, Information Systems, Software Development, Web Development, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Management and Technology
  • Write a 500-word essay explaining how communication has changed over the years in response to advancements in technology, and why good communication is essential in every business. Finally, identify at least 3 problems in communication that technology can solve.
  • January 31, 2022
Be Bold Scholarship
  • $25,000
  • 2 minutes to apply - no essay
  • January 31, 2022
Nitro Scholarship
  • ​$2,000 (12 awards)
  • January 31, 2022
College Scholarship for High School Students
  • $10,000 (10 awards)
  • 13 years old or older
  • January 31, 2022
Cappex Scholarship
  • $1,000 (1 award)
  • Open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • January 31, 2022
NC Scholarships
  • $2,000 (12 awards)
  • High school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • January 31, 2022​

FEBRUARY  DEADLINES
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Member Scholarship

  • $1000 scholarship to a student whose a member of the central electric
  • Dependent of a Central Electric member and primary residence receives power from Central Electric Cooperative
  • Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a full time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two or four year college, university or technical/vocational school
  • February 1, 2022
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
  • $10,000 (200 awards)
  • Must be a high school senior pursuing a degree in manufacturing or engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • February 1, 2022
Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
  • $5,000 (8 awards)
  • Be a young composer; at least 13 years old
  • February 1, 2022
 Dakota Corps Scholarship
  • South Dakota resident with at least 2.8 GPA & 27 or higher ACT 
  • Covers tuition at a SD college/university for critical need professions
  • Must agree to work in SD for the time receiving the scholarship + 1 year.
  • Must be going to work in a critical need occupation
  • February 1, 2022
Jay Headley Memorial Fund (Agriculture)
  • Two $1000 scholarships
  • Dependent of a Central Electric member and primary residence receives power from Central Electric Cooperative
  • Pursuing or plan to pursue a bachelor’s of science degree in an agricultural related field
  • February 1, 2022
Elks Legacy Scholarship
  • $1000 - $4000 given to students whose parents or grandparents are Elk members 
  • February 7, 2022​
McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program
  • $100,000 (30 awards)
  • High school senior that has a minimum GPA of 2.8
  • Have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
  • February 7, 2022
South Dakota State DAR Scholarship for Military Descendants
  • Any high school senior in SD who plans to attend an institution of higher learning
  • MUST be a child or grandchild of a United States Military Veteran
  • February 12, 2022
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship
  • Three $1000 scholarships to South Dakota youth cancer survivors
  • February 15, 2022​
POET 
  • Seven scholarships of up to $5,000 to full-time undergraduate students who will be attending any South Dakota two-year or four-year college, university or technical school.
  • No specific degree program requirements and no minimum GPA. They are looking for students who, like POET, are never satisfied with good enough.
  • February 14, 2022 @11:59 pm 
Ramia Boersma Scholarship (SD Education Association) 
  • $750 scholarship & can be renewed for four years 
  • Applicants must be the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of an SDEA or SDEA Retired member
  • February 15, 2022
​Gordon Horgen Scholarship (SD Education Association)
  • $750 scholarship
  • Native American students interested in pursuing education 
  • February 15, 2022
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
  • $50,000 (9 awards)
  • Be a graduating senior who plans to pursue a 4 year bachelor's degree
  • Minimum GPA 3.5
  • Rank in the top 20% of their class
  • February 16, 2022
SD Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship
  • SD student accepted to a post secondary institution who demonstrate interest in the beef industry
  • February 19, 2022​
Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
  •  3.0 cumulative high school GPA
  • First-time entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD in 2020 planning on majoring in Elementary Education. 
  • ​February 22, 2022
Hunt Heroes Foundation Scholarship Program
  • $5,000 (18 awards)
  • Must be an active-duty service member, National Guard or Reservist of one of the six branches of the United States Armed Services (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force) and prepared to provide current military identification to Hunt Heroes Foundation if selected as a recipient; or
  • A dependent* of a service member prepared to provide documentation of dependent status to Hunt Heroes Foundation if selected as a recipient by providing (a) birth certificate; (b) custody or guardianship order from a court with authority; and/or (c) marriage certificate; and be
  • A high school senior or high school graduate or a current postsecondary undergraduate at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school or a trade school student; and
  • Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
  • February 22, 2022 at 3 pm
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program
  • Scholarship for Native American students enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.
  • Pursuing a postsecondary degree in agricultural related field. 
  • ​February 25, 2022
SD FFA Scholarships 
  • ​Descriptions of MULTIPLE scholarships above & to the right
  • February 25, 2022
Yankton College Scholarship Opportunities
  • Intended for students with a connection to Yankton College
  • February 25, 2022
Evie Kahnke Memorial Scholarship
  • For a SD senior who is very well rounded and active in sports and the agriculture industry
  • February 28, 2022
NIAAA Scholarship Application 
  • Senior in two sports for at least two years in each sport
  • Must be either (a) top 25% of the class, (b) B+ average, OR (c) 24 on ACT
  • Must have a varsity letter in one sport
  • February 28, 2022 
Play Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
  • $1,500 (3 awards given)
  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Submit a story describing the impact you made in the life of a rescue animal or other animal welfare case
  • February 28, 2022
KnowBe4 Women's Scholarship
  • $10,000
  • Be a female planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance
  • ​Be a high school senior, undergraduate student or graduate student with a minimum 3.3 GPA
  • February 28, 2022
Injured Individual Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • February 28, 2022
The Places You Go Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Must be a current high school senior who is a legal resident of the U.S.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • February 28, 2022
Debbie Taussig Compassion Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Submit a 700-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell us a time where you showed compassion towards others, and what important life lesson(s) you learned.
  • February 28, 2022
Be Bold Scholarship (National Scholarship)
  • $25,015 
  • Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
  • No essay.
  • February 28, 2022
Nitro Scholarship (National Scholarship)
  • $2,000 (12 awards)
  • High school senior planning to attend a college, university, or institution of higher learning.
  • February 28, 2022
No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship (National Scholarship)
  • $7,000 (12 awards)
  • Must live in the United States and be 16 years or older.
  • February 28, 2022
College Scholarship for High School Students (National Scholarship)
  • $10,000 (10 awards)
  • Must be 13 years or older and planning to attend a college, university, or institution of higher learning.
  • February 28, 2022
Cappex Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for all majors and schools.
  • This scholarship will be judged based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc.
  • February 28, 2022
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​ MARCH DEADLINES
Thelma Foster Junior Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary
  • Must be junior members of the SD American Legion Auxiliary
  • Must be a senior in high school
  • March 1, 2022
Hatterscheidt Scholarship (Northern State University)
  • $2,500 (22 awards given)
  • Available to students who are enrolled in NSU for the 2022-2023 school year
  • Must be a resident of SD
  • Have at least a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be accepted for admission at NSU
  • March 1, 2022
​Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow, SD Farmers Union Scholarship
  • 25 $1,000 Scholarships
  • South Dakota high school seniors seeking funds to attend post-secondary education at a South Dakota college, university, or technical school.
  • March 1, 2021
Beauty Schools Directory
  • Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship.  Scholarship is available 2  times throughout the year.
  • March 1, 2022
Bob Redder Memorial Scholarship
  • Seniors who have been FFA members for 3 years. 
  • $500 Scholarship
  • Not released 2022
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships Pete Havard Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • High School Senior pursing an education in diesel and/or related equipment service
  • From Wessington Springs, Plankinton, White Lake, Woonsocket, or Sanborn Central 
  • March 1, 2022
Dacotah Bank Scholarship 
  • 1 - $1,000 scholarship & 2 - $2,000 scholarship 
  • Family member or student must have an account with Dacotah Bank 
  • March 2, 2022
Gallery Collection's Greeting Card Scholarship
  • ​$10,000 (2 awards)
  • Must be 14 years or older.
  • Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.
  • Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.
  • March 2, 2022
First Dakota Scholarship
  • $1,000-$5,000
  • Senior must have First Dakota checking account
  • March 7, 2022
2022 South Dakota County Association of County Highway Superintendents Scholarship
  • $2,000 (4 awards given)
  • Must be a spouse, child, or grandchild of a county highway department employee
  • Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate student
  • **have to send in mail so mail ahead of time
  • March 9, 2022
First Dakota Bank First Choice Scholarship
  • Total of $20,000 in scholarships!
  • March 7, 2022
Curtis Marvin Hohn Legacy Scholarship
  • $1,000 Scholarship 
  • SD Senior planning to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota. Preference given to applicants pursing history, political science, or water resources
  • March 10, 2022
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Application   
  • Cover letter            
  • SD Senior going into first year of post-secondary education in South Dakota
  • Financial Need
  • Must include scholarship application, photo of applicant, essay question, and letter of recommendation
  • March 13, 2022​​
South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship 
  • Scholarships for youth who plan to return to rural communities to work. 
  • Student or family must have been a member of Farm Bureau for two years. 
  • March 15, 2022​
Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship (SENIORS)
  • Range in award value from $10,000 to $37,500
  • Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior interesting in attending one of the specific, eligible colleges/universities: Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, South Dakota School of Mines, South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, University of Sioux Falls, or University of South Dakota
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required and/or demonstrate Pell eligibility)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (check individual programs for GPA requirements); and
  • Be a United States citizen
  • March 15, 2022
Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship (JUNIORS)
  • Vary in award amount
  • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States;
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
  • Be a United States citizen
  • March 15, 2022
Marion T. Wood Student Scholarship 
  • SD Senior entering an office related profession 
  • $500 Scholarship 
  • March 15, 2021
Coach Russ Morrell Memorial 
  • Senior with GPA of 3.2 who participates in Extra-Curricular Activities
  • March 15, 2021 
SD Fire Service Scholarship
  • Son or Daughter of a member of the fire department in South Dakota or active junior member of fire department
  • Two $1000 scholarships 
  • March 15, 2022
Amy P. Todd Scholarship 
  • SD seniors entering the education field 
  • 2.8 GPA or higher 
  • Scholarship Application
  • March 15, 2021 (not released 2022)
Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $1,000
  • Graduating seniors from SD who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university
  • Need a GPA of at least 3.5 or higher
  • Must participate in extra-curricular and community activities and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society
  • March 15, 2022
David L. Profilet Scholarship (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $500
  • Winners of this award must be graduates of a SD high school and must plan to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and show character traits such as courage, determination, and an ability to overcome adversity
  • March 15, 2022
Fool Soldier Scholarship  (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $4,000
  • Open to descendants of the Fool Soldiers, a group of Teton Lakota men active in the early 1860s
  • Must be able to prove their ancestry and have a GPA of 2.0 of higher
  • March 15, 2022
Fred and Marie Christopherson Scholarship  (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • ​$3,000
  • Applicants who plan to attend a four-year college or university in SD
  • Must have a GPA of at least 3.9 after seven semesters, and have a minimum GPA score of 28
  • March 15, 2022
Joe Foss "An American Hero" Scholarship  (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $1,000
  • Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university or tech school
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 21
  • Must demonstrate characteristics of an American patriot
  • March 15, 2022
Kimberly Rose Means - Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship  (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $750
  • Awarded to graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American tribe or South Dakota tribal members who are returning to school after an absence
  • Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or higher
  • Must have participated in school and community activities and have the desire and ability to accomplish his or her goals
  • March 15, 2022
Osmann Family Native American Scholarship (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $1,000
  • Awarded to graduating South Dakota high school seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe
  • Applicants must plan to attend a South Dakota university or technical school in Sioux Falls, Watertown, Mitchell, or Rapid City 
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher after seven semesters of high school
  • March 15, 2022
Siouxland Chapter CFMA Scholarship (Sioux Falls Community Foundation)
  • $500
  • Awarded to graduating seniors who wish to pursue an academic or technical degree in construction
  • Applicants must attend an institution of higher learning within 100 miles of Sioux Falls
  • March 15, 2022
Weskota Foundation
  • For individuals entering the health care field
  • Three $600 Scholarships
  • March 18, 2022 
Beauty Schools Directory
  • Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship.  Scholarship is available 2  times throughout the year.
  • March 1, 2022
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Scholarship (National Scholarship)
  • U.S. resident, incoming freshman, minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average, pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program
  • Must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment
  • Applicant must detail their participation in a community service project during their junior or senior year that is not related to a high school project. Please outline the role played and contributions made.
  • March 21, 2022
Santel Communications - Ray Judy Memorial  (LOCAL)
  • High school senior who is a residential telephone customer of Santel Communications Coop planning to attend a post-secondary school within 6 months of graduation
  • March 25, 2022 
Codi Dawn Meier Memorial (LOCAL)
  • Sanborn Central or Woonsocket senior
  • Preference given to one with an agricultural background
  • March 31, 2022
Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship
  • HS Senior with a 3.0 or high planning to attend a 4 year college or university who demonstrates leadership
  • March 31, 2022
SDACDE Karst Scholarship 
  • Three (3) - $500 scholarships. 
  • Encouraging students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field
  • Must be a high school senior, graduate in the upper 50% of the class, and must be going into an Agricultural/Conservation related field and attending a South Dakota College, Vocational School, or Tech school
  • Need transcripts and two letters of recommendation along with the completed application
  • ​Must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2022
  First District Development Company Scholarship 
  • Five $1,000 scholarships for students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business/finance related field.
  • GPA of 3.5 or greater.
  • Must be attending SD institution. 
  • March 31, 2022
VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest 
  • Any US Student 9-12 
  • $15,000 scholarship 
  • March 31, 2022​
​Huron Regional Medical Center Scholarship
  • Must be graduating from one of the following counties: Beadle, Clark, Hand, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Sanborn or Spink.
  • Must be interested in and intend to pursue a healthcare-related degree.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who indicate financial need and plan to seek employment in the Huron, SD area after graduation.
  • March 31, 2022
Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of South Dakota
  • $2,000 (several awards given)
  • Must live in SD and be planning to attend a public or private college, university, or tech school
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate financial need, scholastic capability, and have a family connection, either by blood or marriage, to a member of the Masonic fraternity, either living or deceased.
  • March 31, 2022
No Sweat Scholarship
  • $2,500
  • No GPA or essay requirements
  • March 31, 2022
Gibson Oral Health Scholarship Fund
  • Pursuing a Dental Assisting degree at Lake Area Technical Institute
  • March 31, 2022

APRIL DEADLINES

CHS Farmer's Alliance (LOCAL)
  • Applicant must be a high school senior from the local CHS Farmers Alliance trade area, have a desire to work in the agricultural field and show enrollment in postsecondary education.
  • Applicant must include two, non-family, letters of recommendation, completed W-9 and photo for use in recipient announcements. 
  • April 1, 2022
Perry & Doreen Evans Scholarship
  • $5,000 (4 year school) OR $2,500 (2 year school)
  • Must be a senior, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school.
  • Need to have two letters of recommendation, school transcript, resume, and letter of acceptance from a college.
  • April 1, 2022
Kiwanis (Mitchell) Scholarship 
  • One $500 scholarship
  • No transcript required.
  • April 1, 2022
4-H Scholarship 
  • Youth with at least five years of active membership in SD 4-H
  • Scholarship is:
    • 40% scholastic achievement;
    • 10% character;
    • 40% 4-H project involvement including Citizenship/ Community Service and Leadership; and
    • 10% financial need.
  • Email scholarship application and materials to sdsu.4h@sdstate.edu
  • April 1, 2022​
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship
  • Graduate from a South Dakota high school.
  • Attending any post-secondary education.
  • No GPA requirement.
  • April 1, 2022
Huron Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau Ag Committee Scholarship 
  • Senior planning on going to technical school or university in SD
  • Preference will be given to a student with a degree in the agriculture field. 
  • April 1, 2022
SDATAT Scholarship Program - Townships
  • One $1,000 Scholarship and one $500 Scholarship​
  • April 1, 2022
USA Softball of South Dakota
  • Must have been involved with program for 3 years
  • April 1, 2022
SDACTE High School Scholarship 
  • High school senior applying to or accepted by a program at any  SD technical institute or university in one of the following fields: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, or Family Consumer Science Education.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement. 
  • April 1, 2022​​
Mark Nelson Memorial Scholarship  (LOCAL)
  • Sanborn Central High School Senior with at least a 2.0 GPA who is active in chorus or band.
  • Preference will be given to individuals planning to join the SD National Guard
  • April 8, 2022
Frank & Faye (Druse) Peters Scholarship (LOCAL)
  • Sanborn Central Senior planning to further education at any accredited post secondary institution.
  • April 8, 2022​
Mary Jane Austerman Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL)
  • Sanborn Central Senior planning to attend higher education. Preference given to a student entering the nursing or other health professions.
  • Award given in 2nd semester of college. 
  • April 8, 2022
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship
  • Apply within five years of graduation. 
  • Be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe.
  • April 13, 2022​​
Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship  
  • SD Board of Regents Scholarship 
  • Must agree to teach in a Critical Need area in SD 
  • April 15, 2022​
 Gene Abdallah Scholarship 
  • HS senior pursing post-secondary degree in law enforcement.
  • April 15, 2022
Kids Chance of South Dakota
  • Graduating senior with a parent who suffered either an on the job fatality or injuries that have had a significant adverse effect on family income.
  • April 15, 2022
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship 
  • $500 (2 awards)
  • ​Parents must be a member of this bank. 
  • Based on involvement - not GPA. 
  • Applications should be submitted to ATTN: Jill Luque
  • Mailing address: 1130 S. Burr St., Suite 100, Mitchell, SD 57301
  • April 15, 2022​
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota
  • $1,000 each year to South Dakota residents 
  • Attending a SD technical school
  • Email to sd.yorkrite@gmail.com
  • April 15, 2022
Sanborn Central Conservation District Dave Tollefson Scholarship
  • $250.00
  • The recipient will be a current of year graduate of Sanborn County.
  • Recipient must be a resident of Sanborn County.
  • Student will have graduated in the upper 50% of the class.
  • The recipient will be a student attending a South Dakota vocational/technical school or 4 year college.
  • April 28, 2022​
Wayne Walker Memorial Scholarship (LOCAL)
  • $250 (One award for a Sanborn Central student)
  • Established to honor Wayne Walker - he was a staple in this community and was always willing to help someone
  • This scholarship was established to reward individuals who help others, volunteer, and wish to continue their education after high school.
  • April 29, 2022​​​
​AMVETS Veteran Scholarship
  • (1) $4000 scholarship, (1) $4000 Montana Memorial Scholarship and (2) $12,000 Caccomo* scholarships deserving Honorably Served Veteran or Active-Duty members will be given.
  • ​Must be an Honorably/General under Honorable Discharged conditions United States Veteran or a current member of the Active Military, including National Guard or Reserves
  • Must be enrolled for an eligible undergrad or graduate degree programs at any accredited four (4) year college or university.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate financial need, must not be in default on a federal student loan, must not be convicted under state or federal law for sale or possession of illegal drugs or firearms, must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize scholarship award
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • April 30, 2022 at 10:59 pm 

MAY DEADLINES
Jerauld/Sanborn/Aurora County Farm Bureau Scholarship
  • $400
  • Open to Jerauld/Sanborn/Aurora County Farm Bureau members or their dependents who are graduation from High School.
  • May 1, 2022
 SD Association of County Commissioners
  • Two - $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a child or grandchild of a county employee.
  • For students in the second year of their college or technical school degree. 
  • May 21, 2021 - not updated 2022
PB&J Scholarship 
  • For students who have experienced personal challenges. 
  • High GPA is not needed to apply. 
  • May 31, 2022
CHS Foundation Scholarship
  • 200 scholarships are given annually.
  • Must be entering an agriculture related field. 
  • Scholarship money given through the 24 partner colleges (some SD schools).
  • Contact SDSU, MTC, or LATC financial aid office's for applications**
​
JUNE DEADLINES
South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA)
  • ​1 for $2,000 and 2 for $1,500
  • Have a high school diploma
  • Are accredited into or attending a multi-year program degree at any accredited technical college or accredited post-secondary higher education institution for the fall 2022 semester
  • Are majoring in a degree/program or field of study that is useful in the telecommunications or broadband industry
  • A customer/member or have a parent/guardian that is a customer/member of a SDTA member company
  • June 15, 2022
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Education Scholarship 
  • High school senior 
  • Commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree
  • Financial need
  • June 15, 2022

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship


The application form must be accompanied by:​
  • ​An official high school transcript; and
  • A copy of the student's ACT or SAT score report if the student's official high school transcript does not show the ACT composite score or the sum of the SAT verbal and mathematics scores.
  • No later than September 1st for Fall 2022
  • No later than January 15th for Spring 2023
  • It is recommended that the initial scholarship application and transcript be submitted by June 1st when establishing eligibility for the Fall term and November 1st for the Spring term
  • ACT: 24 or higher, GPA: 3.0 and must meet additional curriculum requirements
  • Initial Eligibility Application Form

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:  
BUILD DAKOTA Scholarship 
  • Full Ride Scholarship!!   
  • Must plan to attend one of the SD Technical schools and major in one of the eligible fields listed on the site. 
  • Application Opens: January 1, 2022
  • Deadline: March, 31 2022

Freedom Scholarship
  • Maintain South Dakota residency for at least one year prior to scholarship application.
  • Attend an eligible institution.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Meet minimum GPA requirements.
  • Be pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
  • Graduate in five years or less.
  • Commit in writing to live and work in South Dakota for three years after graduation.
  • Acknowledge that any failure to meet these requirements will results in the conversion from a scholarship to an interest-bearing loan.
  • Contact your school to determine the date the application is due by.

Resources
​SDMyLife provides a scholarship finding tool after taking a short survey of personal and family demographics (your student must login to their career cruising account.)

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation houses 50+ scholarships offered to students in surrounding area. In Woonsocket and Sanborn we are not eligible for all but there are many applicable ones if you look! Applications open December 15 and most are due by March 15! 

Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships provides information on a variety of scholarship options for students entering the agriculture field. Due dates as early as Feb 1st. 

National FFA Foundation Scholarships  - Links to more scholarships available on the website.  

National Farmers Union provides three scholarships to students whose family is of the National Farmers Union - Due dates March 13th, April 1st, and April 22nd

Military Education Benefits.gov  OR   Military.com

National Guard Funding Opportunities

Air Force Scholarships - learn how the US Air Force ROTC helps you pay for college
  • Deadline: January 13, 2022

Family member injured in the line of duty?
        Check out resources here

Essay Writing Resources
SD FFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HERE
  • ​​1-Wade Lang Memorial Scholarships
    • Student with Animal Science interest
    • $500
  • 2 -Wosje Ag Business scholarships
    • Students studying Ag Business
    • $750 each
  • 3 -Marsh Scholarships
    • Students studying any field of ag
    •  $500 each
  • 1 -Bob Titus Scholarships
    • Students studying any field of ag
    •  $500
  • 8 - Star Partner scholarships sponsored by Northland Ford & Monsanto
    • Students must be studying any field of ag
      • $500 each
  • 1 - Ag Ed Scholarship
    • Student must major in agriculture education
    •  $1000 - this one is a separate application!
  • 4 - Blue and Gold Scholarships provided by SD FFA Association
    • Students studying any field of ag
    • $750
  • 4 Mary Hanson Scholarships
    • Designated by donor for Districts 3 & 7/selected by districts - may attend school out of state, but must be studying agriculture
    • $750 each 
  • 4 - WLC scholarships
    •  $250 each - recipient receives a check after proof of registration with National FFA.​

Search these sites for additional scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to apply for:​