The College Board offers scholarships, some for all students in families that earn under $60,000.

• College Board Link

Many Scholarships and financial aid information can be found at  https://www.fastweb.com/ or https://southdakota.mappingyourfuture.org/
 

Augustana University

OppU Achievers Scholarship

• Has 4 deadlines each year--September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30
• To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school and possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0

Agtegra, Scholarships are accepted on a quarterly basis. Visit their website for more information

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute--SIPI New Student Scholar Award

• Be fully admitted to SIPI by regular trimester deadlines, be first time SIPI freshman or transfer student, have a 3.0 high school or college transfer GPA, be enrolled full time at SIPI
• www.sipi.edu
• Flyer for more information

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)--has many scholarships depending on what a student is going into

Various Fall Deadlines--Farmers Union

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

• Deadlines Vary, so visit this website early

First Nations

• Deadlines vary, visit this site early and often

South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarships

• Deadlines vary

National Farm worker Jobs Program

• for students who have worked on a farm or ranch any time in the last 2 years who are attending a technical school OR are in the last 2 years of college and need help with rent and/or the cost of living expenses
• Call Erin at (605) 494-3608
• See Mrs. Martin for paperwork

South Dakota Education Association


Horatio Alger Scholarships--Various Scholarships, may have varying dates and requirements; check the website below

• Horatio Alger Association

October 25--Horatio Alger Scholarship

• Opens August 1 each year
• This is for the 4 year undergraduate scholarship. The technical school scholarship opens in February.
• This Scholarship is for U.S. Citizens who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), and exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
• up to $25,000, depending on school of choice

October 19, 2021--Wendy's High School Heisman

October 31, 2020--Marilyn K. Hoy Memorial Scholarship

• The Marilyn K. Hoy Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student of High School Senior status who will be pursuing a career in the field of Agriculture.

October 31, 2021 (5 pm EASTERN time)--Coca-Cola

November 15, 2021--Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

• Must be completed online
• Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applications are judged based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need

November 18, 2021--Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship-www.jkcf.org

• This scholarship rewards excellence by supporting high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.--www.jkcf.org

November 15, 2019 (received by, NOT postmarked by)--South Dakota Elks--$1,000 Vocational Grant

• A hard copy of the scholarship application must be sent to:
  • Lenessa Keehn, Deadwood Lodge #508, Elks Scholarship Chairman, PO Box 584, Deadwood, SD 57732
• Awarded to a student planning to attend a technical school program
• Questions? Contact lenessa.keehn@k12.sd.us or call 605-920-0423

November 15, 2019--USD Scholarships Priority Deadline (Final Deadline is December 1, 2019)

• www.usd.edu/admissions/freshmen/scholarships

December 1--USD Freshmen Scholarship Deadline

December 1, 2021--Hagan Scholarship--for high achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college.

• Must be a resident of an eligible state, have attended the eligible high school as a junior and senior, have a 3.75 CGPA or higher, ACT/SAT scores are not required this year, must enroll in a 4 year college the fall after graduation, must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start or each academic year of college, must complete FAFSA and have an EFC of less than $6,500, must apply for eligible federal and state grants, must not have been convicted of a felony, must attend a free workshop each July

December 15--Dakota Corps

• Graduate from an accredited South Dakota high school with a Grade Point Average (GPA of) 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale.  Home schooled students will be allowed to provide supplemental information if this requirement is not applicable.
• Have a composite ACT score of 27 or greater (or the SAT equivalent).
• Agree, in writing, to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received, plus one year.  

December 15, 2019 OR the first 10,000 applicants (whichever comes first)--AXA Achievement Scholarship

• Ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family, and community; ability to succeed in college

December 18, 2022--Western Legacy Foundation

• The foundation is dedicated to supporting our agricultural youth in higher education and organizations, programs, and projects that enhance services and education to the rural community.

January 12, 2023--FFA Scholarship

January 12, 2022--Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program

• The program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars receive a generous four-year grant to attend the undergraduate school of their choice and enroll in JRF’s celebrated “42 Strategies for Success Curriculum”.  This four-year program guides JRF Scholars to effectively navigate their college environments, explore career options, develop leadership skills, and embrace a commitment to service. The program also promotes the values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of the Foundation’s namesake, encouraging Scholars to positively impact the lives of others.

• Application and more information: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

January 14, 2022--U.S. & SD JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship

• SD Application http://www.sdjcisenate.org/
• See Mrs. Martin for submission address

January 15 (Priority Deadline)--Chadron State College Freshmen Scholarship Opportunities

• CSC.edu, 1-800-CHADRON, csc.edu/scholarships
• Must apply for admission first (csc.edu/apply)
• Gold
  • 25+ ACT/1200+ SAT, 3.0+ GPA
  • 4 year full tuition waiver and $600 Leadership Room Waiver
• Eagle
  • 23+ ACT/1130+ SAT, 3.0 GPA
  • 4 year half tuition waiver and $500 Leadership Room Waiver
• Silver
  • 21+ ACT/1060+ SAT, 3.0 GPA
  • 4 year quarter tuition waiver and $500 Leadership Room Waiver

February 7, 2022 (11:59 am Central Time)--Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

• College-bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks
• Judged on knowledge, charity, community service, integrity
• Questions? Contact lenessa.keehn@k12.sd.us or call 605-920-0423
• Application Site

February 12, 2022--South Dakota State Daughter of the American Revolution Scholarship for Military Descendants

• Any high school senior or student receiving an accredited high school diploma or GED, who plans to attend an institution of higher learning, is a resident of South Dakota, and is the direct descendant of a United States Military Veteran
  • The term veteran refers to former and current member of the United States Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard.
• Application Requirements

February 14, 2022--Basin/Moreau-Grand Scholarship

• Scholarship http://www.mge.coop/
• Look under the Community Tab

February 15, 2022--Ty Eschenbaum Survivor Scholarship

• The application is open to all high school seniors graduating from a South Dakota school district, attending a post-secondary education of their choosing who were diagnosed with a form of cancer at any point during their life.
• http://www.tyefoundation.org/
• Questions can be sent to tyeschenbaumfoundation@gmail.com
• Additional Information

February 15, 2022--Ramia Boersma Scholarship for seniors pursuing a career in education.

• Applicants must be the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of an SDEA or SDEA Retired member.
• $750 renewable for 4 years

February 15, 2022--Gordon Horgen Memorial Scholarship for Native American students interested in a career in education

• $750 renewable for 4 years

February 15, 2022--USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program and USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

• The USDA has two Scholars programs that offer scholarships for students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an eligible 1890 and 1994 Land-Grant Universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related. High school and current college students are eligible to apply for these two programs which provide full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation.
• Additional Information

February 28-2022--Intertribal Agriculture Council Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship

• Students that have participated in IAC activities are eligible to apply for the Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship. Previous youth involvements include participation in IAC Youth Summits, Internships, and Essay Contests

February 28, 2022--National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay

• Minimum Requirements
  • Applicant must be a senior in high school
  • Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b)ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)
  • Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport
  • Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
  • Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application
  • Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
  • School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association
  • The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate
  • All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA Liaison in your respective state by your states deadline.
  • Application Deadline: Electronically returned or postmarked by February 28, 2022.  Return to:

    Bill Clements, CAA

    Dakota Valley High School

    1150 Northshore Dr.

    North Sioux City, SD 57049

  • Or Bill.clements@k12.sd.us    

Due the 2nd Friday in March--South Dakota Sheriff's Association

• For students who are enrolled in a postsecondary school and majoring or minoring in criminal justice--enrollment and diploma verification required
• Application Information

March 1, 2020--American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Scholarships

• Senior Member Scholarship
• College/University/Tech School
• Thelma Foster Senior Member
• Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship
• Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
• Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
• American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-traditional Students

March 1, 2020--American Indian Education Fund 

• Due April 4, but you receive an extra point for having it in by March

March 2, 2020--John Forkenbrock Educational Scholarship

• The John Forkenbrock Scholarship was established by the Impact Schools of South Dakota. Mr. Forkenbrock dedicated years of service ensuring funding and quality educational program for Impact Schools of South Dakota.

• The $500 scholarship will recognize a high school senior from a school district that is a member of the Impact Schools of South Dakota entering the education field whose plan is to be a teacher.

March 4, 2020--Dacotah Bank Scholarship

• Dacotah Bank is proud to make this scholarship opportunity available to all public, private and home schooled graduating high school senior students who plan to attend an accredited college, university, technical institute or community college. This scholarship is open to students whose immediate family is a customer of the company. You or your immediate family must be a primary or secondary owner on a deposit account, a primary owner or co-borrower on a loan account, a primary owner of an insurance policy, or someone who has an agency agreement with the Trust and Wealth Management department

March 7, 2022--First Dakota Bank Scholarship

• Student must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.
• Student must be a high school senior or currently attending a post-secondary accredited American college, vocational technical school, or university.
•  Student must plan to attend an accredited post-high school college, university, vocational technical school, community college or junior college on a full-time basis.
• Student must provide confirmation of enrollment. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the school.
• Previous scholarship winners are not eligible.
• At the time of application, student must have a First Dakota checking account and demonstrate satisfactory account maintenance.
• If you would like to apply for the First Dakota student scholarship and do not currently have an account, you can open an account online at FirstDakota.com/Personal/Open an Account, or you can stop by any First Dakota location and open one today. You will enjoy the benefits!

March 10---Curtis Marvin Hohn Legacy Scholarship

• Preference will be given to those going into history, political science, or water resources
• Should be a SD senior planning to continue education in SD
• Looking for things such as: integrity, courage, leadership in school and community, demonstrated involvement in civic affairs, participation in organizations that shape school and community, individual leadership to reform policies that benefit the public good of the school and community, demonstrated work ethic in the school and community, demonstrated interested in national and global issues that impact the public interest, demonstrated interest in humanitarian issues

March 15, 2022--CHS River Plains

• Applicant must be a high school senior from the CHS River Plains trade area. We encourage, but do not require, the individual to be seeking a degree or certificate in agricultural studies. Parent or guardian must be a current, patronage eligible customer of CHS River Plains.

March 15, 2022--South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship

March 15, 2022--Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship

• Opens December 1
• This Scholarship is for U.S. Citizens who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), and exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
• Awards range from $10,000-$37,500
• Must pursue a bachelor's degree at Augustana University, BHSU, DSU, SDSM&T, SDSU, University of Minnesota, USF, or USD

March 15, 2020--Coach Russ Morrell Scholarship

• Graduate from a South Dakota high school
• Attain a minimum 3.2 GPA through 7 semesters of high school
• Provide a list (resume) of extra-curricular and community service activities
• Submit a 300 to 500-word essay detailing a personal story which illustrates an event in which the applicant demonstrated resourcefulness and optimism in the face of adversity
• Provide contact information (phone and email) of two character references who can speak on behalf of the applicant’s ability to demonstrate perseverance. Contacts will also be asked to speak of dedication to the service of others. Character references may not be related to applicant. Please inform character references that they may be contacted by members of the selection committee.
  (Note: Preference may be given to a student from Burke, Bon Homme or Wagner high schools.)

March 15--Fool Soldier Scholarship

• www.sfacf.org

March 15--Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship (SD 4 year College/University)

• www.sfacf.org

March 15--Osmann Family Native American Scholarship

• www.sfacf.org

March 15--Kimberly Rose Means-Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship

• www.sfacf.org

March 15--Joe Foss "An American Hero" Scholarship

• www.sfacf.org

March 15--Cogley-Buffington Certified Property & Casualty Underwriters Fund

• www.sfacf.org

March 15, 2019--Northern Plains--http://www.northernplainscoop.com/

• Application

March 15, 2022--South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship

• Eligibility Guidelines:
  • Applicant, applicant’s parents or guardians must be a current member of South Dakota Farm Bureau, and must have been a member for 2 years.
  • Must be accepted by an accredited school of higher learning and planning to study a minimum of one year as a full-time student.
  •  Must be 17 years of age or older, a high school graduate or a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. If still in high school, must have an expected graduation date of Spring 2022.
  • Applications from high school seniors must include a copy of most recent ACT score. All applicants must include current transcript with grade point average.
  • Graduate students are not eligible for this scholarship.
  • Scholarship is applied toward tuition fees only and will be awarded after the first semester.

March 15, 2020--South Dakota Fire Service Scholarship

• 1. A Son or daughter of any member (living, deceased or retired) of a fire department in South Dakota or an active member of a junior fire department in South Dakota.
  2. A high school senior or student entering their first semester of college.
  3. The applicant must be sponsored by a fire department that has 100% membership in the SD Firefighters Association for the current year.
  4. The applicant may also be sponsored by a member of the SD Firefighters Auxiliary, a local fire department auxiliary or a member of the Dear Old Timers.
  5. Preference will be given to those who are obtaining a fire science or emergency service degree.

March 27, 2020--Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of South Dakota

March 31, 2020--Cobell Scholarship--http://cobellscholar.org/

March 31, 2020--Credit Union Foundation of the Dakotas Financial Education Scholarship

• Applicant must have been a credit union member for at least one year and account must be in good standing.
• Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited college or university or technical/vocational school in the fall upon high
  school graduation OR be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or technical/vocational school OR planning
  to enroll in an accredited college or university or technical/ vocational school.
• Credit union must be affiliated with the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas.

March 31, 2020--First District Development Company

• Five $1,000 scholarships available
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a high school senior attending a South Dakota High School
• Be accepted into a business/finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in South Dakota
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater, calculated on a 4.0 grading scale
• Submit an application (with documentation) by March 31, 2020. Required documentation is listed below

March 31, 2019--iHELP Student Loan from Community Banks Scholarship

• Online Application
• Paper Application

March 31, 2020--AISES Academic Scholarships

March---Last Business Day--Mobridge Regional Healthcare Foundation Scholarships--mobridgehopital.org

• Medical Career Scholarship
• Dr. Ben Henderson Medical Career Advancement Memorial Scholarship
• Dr. Keith Nolop Medical Career Scholarship

March 31, 2020--Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

• The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is offering a $15,000 scholarship for your 9^th through 12^th grade students.  It is the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.  The deadline for any entries is March 31, 2020 and is submitted to your local VFW Auxiliary. All of this information is available on the VFW Auxiliary National website, www.vfwauxiliary.org

April--Bob and Ruth Urban Scholarship

• This date varies.
• Seniors with a 2.75 or higher GPA will be invited to apply for the Bob and Ruth Urban Scholarship. Please retain any information received at awards day.

April 1, 2020--Timber Lake Rodeo Association Scholarship

April 1, 2022--Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship

• Donald Quimby spent his professional life in service to others as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He believed that everyone should have the same opportunity at a higher education, regardless of GPA. Applicants for this scholarship award must meet the following minimum criteria:  Graduate from a South Dakota high school;  Submit a 300 to 500-word essay detailing your personal story, interests and educational goals;  Please attach your essay and a copy of your high school transcript to this application before submitting it;  Provide a copy of the acceptance letter to the post-secondary institution

April 1, 2022--Perry and Doreen Evans Scholarship

• Scholarship Guidelines: 1. Student must be in their senior year of high school to apply. 2. Student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 3. Student must plan to attend a post-secondary vocational school, college, or university. Student chosen should reflect a great desire to achieve a post-secondary education. 4. Student will be chosen by a scholarship selection committee.

April 1, 2020--Scottish Rite Book Grant

• The Aberdeen Valley of the Scottish Rite is taking applications for Book Grants. We will be awarding twenty (20) $250.00 grants in the Northeast South Dakota and greater Aberdeen area this spring. The applicant may attend a college, university, or post-secondary school of his or her choice.

• Please ensure that submitted with the application is a copy of the high school transcript and an essay. The essay should be a paper no longer than one page describing their career plans and higher education major pursuits, connecting their future plans with their current community involvement.

April 1--Dakota Wesleyan University Power to Design Scholarship

• Must be a high school senior planning to major in Digital Media and Design
• For more information, or to apply, go to dwu.edu/powertodesign

April 1, 2020--SD Association of Towns and Townships

• http://sdtownships.com/

April 1, 2020--Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship

• The Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund was established by Harley Taylor in memory of his sister, Inez Walter who was from the Ipswich area. The scholarship is for high school students in South Dakota. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student planning on attending a South Dakota or North Dakota college or university in the field of nursing.
• Application

April 1, 2020--David L. Prolifet Scholarship (for Augustana bound students)

• www.sfacf.org

April 3, 2020--SD Weed Fighters Scholarship

April 4, 2020--American Indian Education Fund

April 8, 2022--South Dakota Engineering Society (Central Chapter)

• Application

April 10, 2020--CRST Wicozani Wiwokiave Oyate Scholarship for Nursing

• (Pronunciation is: Wee-Cho-Zan-Ee, Wee-Woke-Ee-Eye-Aye, Oh-Yah-Tay. Which is Lakota for "Health Helpers Society")
  1. A Native American pursuing nursing – RN degree program
  2. A member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) – must show proof of tribal enrollment
  • It there are no qualified applicants from the CRST, then scholarship will be open to another tribal member with proof of enrollment.
  • Proof of enrollment can be verified by contacting the tribe listed and then asking for an enrollment officer and asking them if they can give you an enrollment number, etc.
• 3. Open to second through fifth year students pursuing a Nursing degree that will give the RN (registered nurse) status. This would exclude LPN (licensed practical nurses and medical technicians).
  4. GPA requirements of 2.0 – 4.0

April 15, 2022--Alfred Hulm Memorial STEM Scholarship

April 13, 2022--Dakota Relays Gold Medal Scholarship

• This scholarship is still available, even though the Howard Wood Dakota Relays Meet was cancelled this year.

• Scholarship Eligibility

  • Graduating senior at a South Dakota High School

  • Actively participating in Track & Field

  • Must have participated in a Howard Wood Dakota Relays Meet

  • Committed to attend College/University and continue a Track & Field career.

• Scholarship Criteria 

  • Athleticism as evidenced by Track & Field & other athletic accomplishments

  • Scholarship as evidenced by a 3.2 overall grade point average

  • Leadership as evidenced by the athlete’s leadership roles on the track team, in other school activities, and through community involvement

April 15, 2020--Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship

• Candidates must:
  • Graduation from an accredited South Dakota high school
  • Apply within 5 years after high school graduation or within 1 year after release from active military duty (if that release is within 5 years of high school graduation)
  • Be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe
  • Must attend a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in South Dakota

April 15, 2020--David Webb Memorial Scholarship

April 15, 2020--Southeast Technical Institute--Must be accepted to attend before submitting scholarship app.

April 15, 2020--Lake Area Tech

• Information

April 15, 2020--Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in South Dakota

• The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota will award several scholarships of $1,000 each year to South Dakota residents who plan to attend a state Technical Institute in South Dakota. Successful candidates are US citizens who will demonstrate financial need and the capability to complete the vocational training program selected. Scholarships will be granted for one year but may be renewed for a maximum of five years.

April 15, 2020--DR. DALE A. GIBSON ORAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

• Pursuing a Dental Assisting degree at Lake Area Technical Institute
• Intent to remain in South Dakota after graduating from Lake Area Technical Institute
• Strong academic qualifications
• First preference goes to candidates from South Dakota
• Second preference to those with a greater financial need
• Application

April 15, 2020--Gene Abdallah Scholarship

• Graduate from a South Dakota High School
• Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Be pursuing a career in law enforcement
• Supply a letter of acceptance from a SD school
• Submit a short essay describing their interest in law enforcement, what type of career in law enforcement they intend to pursue, and any family history in law enforcement

April 15, 2020--Kids' Chance Scholarship

• Must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old
• Must (a) be a graduating high school student in good standing, (b) currently possess a high school diploma or GED, or (c) be currently enrolled and in good standing at a post-secondary institution or trade school.
• Dependent of a parent who suffered either an on the job fatality or injuries that have had a significant adverse effect on family income.
• Prior to award of the scholarship, applicant must demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for acceptance to the institution to which they have applied. This can be accomplished by either submitting the formal acceptance letter from the institution, or providing documentation (transcripts, tests scores) meeting the institution’s minimum admission criteria.
• Scholarship awards are contingent on availability of funds and may be renewed
• http://kidschanceofsd.org/
• Application

April 15, 2020--Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship

April 15, 2020--Build Dakota Scholarship

April 20, 2019--South Dakota Aviation Association

• Application

April 20, 2020--SD Retailers Association Scholarship

• Applicant must desire a career in a retail or retail-related field. 
• To be eligible, applicant must enroll in a retail or retail-related course of study at a qualifying, accredited technical school, college, university, or certified professional training institute in the fall of 2020. Enrollment in an online degree program from a qualifying school is acceptable. 
• Examples of fields of study considered to be retail or retail-related include (but are not limited to): Accounting, Agribusiness, Apparel Merchandising, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Collision Repair, Computer Science, Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Maintenance, Gemology, Heating/Ventilation, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Photography, Printing Industries, Refrigeration, Sales/Marketing Management, and Tourism Industry Management. (NOTE: this list is not all-inclusive.) 
• South Dakota Education: Graduated from a South Dakota high school, have earned high school equivalency (such as a GED) in South Dakota, plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota
  • Applicant must have completed at least 24 credits from a qualifying college or university, or 12 credits from a qualifying tech school or certified professional training institute by September of 2020 to be eligible. We will consider full-time post-secondary work experience in lieu of the post-secondary education requirement.

June 1--South Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

June 1--South Dakota Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

June 1--Grand Challenges Scholarship Program

• Automatically awarded to South Dakota residents upon admission to SDSU in an engineering majors--no scholarship application is required.  To qualify students must have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher or SAT composite of 1160 or higher. SDSU will honor test scores received until June 1, 2020.
• Lohr College of Engineering Undergraduate Majors include
  • Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering,Operations Management

June 1 (Priority), September 1 (Final): SD Opportunity Scholarship

• https://sdos.sdbor.edu/

June 10--Alan Hewitt Scholarship

• Must be a business degree major

June 10 each year--SD Association of Mutual Insurance companies
 

July 15 of current year (postmarked by)--James H. Jenssen Scholarship

• US Citizen
• SD Resident and either a hs senior or enrolled in an engineering program at either SDSM&T or SDSU
• Have a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin employed a minimum of 3 years (or retired) with the SD Department of Transportation
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate the ability to become an asset to the engineering field
• Not related to James H. Jenssen
• Application

July 17 Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American High School Seniors

• Application