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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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

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
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
  • Fourteen $1000+ scholarships each year; possibly renewable. ​
  • 3.0 GPA
  • December 10, 2021
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program
  • Must attend a 4 year college/university; 3.0 or higher GPA; participate in high school athletics, $20,000​
  • No date yet Fall 2020
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
  • December 15, 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 15, 2020 
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
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
  • $1000 scholarship for high school and college students interested in sales & marketing. 
  • December 20, 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
​
​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
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 14, 2021
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
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 16, 2021
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 15, 2021
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union 
  • 10 $1,000 Scholarships Awarded
  • For members of Dakotaland 
  • January 20, 2021
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​
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, 2021
Jackie Robinson Scholarship 
  • Foundation to help minority students obtain a college degree. 
  • ​February 1, 2021
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.
  • February 1, 2021  
Jay Headley Memorial Fund
  • Two $1000 scholarship 
  • 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, 2021
Elks Legacy Scholarship
  • $1000 - $4000 given to students whose parents or grandparents are Elk members 
  • 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
South Dakota State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution 
  • High school student attending a post-secondary institution of higher learning who is a direct descendant of a United States Military Veteran. 
  • $500 scholarship 
  • See Mrs. Foxley for the address where to send the application. 
  • February 13, 2021
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship
  • Two $1000 scholarships to South Dakota youth cancer survivors
  • February 15, 2021 ​
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 15, 2021 @ 2:00 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, 2021
​Gordon Horgen Scholarship (SD Education Association)
  • $750 scholarship
  • Native American students interested in pursuing education 
  • February 15, 2021
SD Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship
  • SD student accepted to a post secondary institution who demonstrate interest in the beef industry
  • February 20, 2021 
Yankton College Scholarship Opportunities
  • Intended for students with a connection to Yankton College
  • February 26, 2021
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program
  • Scholarship for Native American students enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.
  • Pursuing a postsecondary degree in agricultural related field. 
  • ​February 26, 2021 
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 26, 2021 
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, 2021 
​ 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
​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
Bob Redder Memorial Scholarship
  • Seniors who have been FFA members for 3 years. 
  • $500 Scholarship
  • Not released 2021
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
  • Eligibility Options:
  • All due March 1, 2021 
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, 2021
Dakotah Bank Scholarship 
  • 1 - $1,000 scholarship & 2 - $2,000 scholarship 
  • Family member or student must have an account with Dakotah Bank 
  • March 3, 2021 
First Dakota Bank First Choice Scholarship
  • Total of $25,000 in scholarships!
  • March 10, 2021
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, 2021
Better Business Bureau Student Integrity Awards
  • High school senior attending post secondary education
  • Twelve $2,000 scholarships
  • Recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity.
  • March 12, 2021 
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club                          Application                        
  • SD Senior going into first year of post-secondary education in South Dakota
  • Financial Need
  • March 13, 2021​​
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, 2021 ​
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, 2021 
Amy P. Todd Scholarship  CorTrust Bank
  • High School seniors having accomplished a 2.75 or higher planning to attend post secondary institution and live in a community with a CorTrust location. 
  • Do not need to have a CorTrust account to apply. 
  • March 15, 2021
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation 
  • 150 Scholarships awarded each year
  • March 15, 2021 ​​ 
Weskota Foundation
  • For individuals entering the health care field
  • Three $600 Scholarships
  • March 19, 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 21, 2021
Santel Communications - Ray Judy Memorial 
  • 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 26, 2021 ​ 
Codi Dawn Meier Memorial
  • Sanborn Central or Woonsocket senior
  • Preference given to one with an agricultural background
  • March 31, 2021 
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, 2021 
SDACDE Karst Scholarship 
  • Three (3) - $500 scholarships. 
  • Encouraging students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field
  • ​March 31, 2021
  First District Development Company Scholarship 
  • Five $1,000 scholarships for students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business/finance related field.
  • Must be attending SD institution. 
  • March 31, 2021​
VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest 
  • Any US Student 9-12 
  • $15,000 scholarship 
  • March 31, 2021 ​
​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, 2021 

APRIL DEADLINES
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund  ​​
  • Student attending post-secondary for nursing in SD or ND
  • April 1, 2021
Kiwanis (Mitchell) Scholarship 
  • One $500 scholarship
  • No transcript required.
  • April 1, 2021
South Dakota Aviation Association & DJ Fischer Foundation Scholarship Application ​
  • Application 
  • All Applicants must be sponsored by a SDAA Member. The award can be used for continued education at a college, university, technical school or approved flight training program for a future career that is related to or will benefit the Aerial Application Industry. 
  • April 1, 2021 
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.
  • April 1, 2021 ​
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship
  • Graduate from a South Dakota high school
  • Attending any post-secondary education 
  • April 1, 2021​​ 
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, 2021
SDATAT Scholarship Program - Townships
  • One $1,000 Scholarship and one $500 Scholarship​
  • April 1, 2021
USA Softball of South Dakota
  • Must have been involved with program for 3 years
  • April 1, 2021 ​ 
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, 2021 
SD Noxious Weed Fighter Scholarship
  • One scholarship to HS senior and one to college freshmen 
  • A post-secondary student with an agriculture production, precision farming, agronomy, entomology or Natural Resources as fields of student in a South Dakota College, University or Technical School
  • April 2, 2021​
South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Scholarship
  • HS Senior entering the Educational Technology or Informational Technology field 
  • 2.5 or higher GPA 
  • Not updated 2021 ​
Mark Nelson Memorial Scholarship 
  • 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 2, 2021  
Frank & Faye (Druse) Peters Scholarship
  • Sanborn Central Senior planning to further education at any accredited post secondary institution.
  • April 2, 2021​
Jill Olson Character Scholarship
  • Woonsocket Senior attending a post secondary institution who displays courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern.
  • April 9, 2021  ​
Woonsocket Boosters Club
  • Any Woonsocket High School Senior 
  • April 15, 2021
Aberdeen Valley of the Scottish Rite Book Grants 
  • (20) $250.00 grants
  • The applicant may attend a college, university, or post-secondary school of his or her choice.
  • More information 
  • April 15, 2021 ​​
Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of South Dakota
  • HS school seniors going to SD college/technical school - preference given to those going to SD schools. 
  • Several $2,000 scholarships 
  • ​April 15, 2021
Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship  
  • SD Board of Regents Scholarship 
  • Must agree to teach in a Critical Need area in SD 
  • April 15, 2021 ​
Gibson Oral Health Scholarship Fund
  • Pursuing a Dental Assisting degree at Lake Area Technical Institute
  • April 15, 2021
Gene Abdallah Scholarship 
  • HS senior pursing post-secondary degree in law enforcement.
  • April 15, 2021
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, 2021
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship 
  • ​Parents must be a member of this bank. 
  • Based on involvement - not GPA. 
  • April 15, 2021 ​
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota
  • $1,000 each year to South Dakota residents 
  • Attending a SD technical school
  • April 15, 2021 
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship
  • Apply within five years of graduation. 
  • Be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe
  • April 15, 2021 
Mary Jane Austerman Memorial Scholarship
  • 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 16, 2021
Kaye Olinger Memorial Scholarship
  • Any Woonsocket HS Senior with GPA of 2.5 attending post secondary institution in SD
  • April 20, 2021 
Woonsocket Teachers Scholarship
  • Any Woonsocket High School Senior attending post secondary education. 
  • April 20, 2021​
Evie Kahnke Memorial Scholarship
  • For a SD senior who is very well rounded and active in sports and the agriculture industry
  • April 28, 2021 ​​​
MAY DEADLINES
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Education Scholarship 
  • High school senior 
  • commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree. 
  • Financial need
  • Application opens May 2021
Woonsocket American Legion Scholarship 
  • Woonsocket senior 
  • Attending a SD post-secondary institution 
  • May 7, 2021 
Sanborn County Conservation - Dave Tollefson Scholarship
  • The recipient will be a current of year graduate of Sanborn County. The recipient must be a resident of Sanborn County. The recipient will have graduated in the upper 50% of the class. The recipient will be a student attending a South Dakota vocational school or 4 year college.
  • May 10, 2021 
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 
PB&J Scholarship 
  • For students who have experienced personal challenges. 
  • High GPA is not needed to apply. 
  • May 31, 2021 
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).

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

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:​