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JCI (Junior Chamber International) Scholarship

$1,000

Awards can be used to continue education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Application addresses financial need, membership and leadership positions, honors/awards, employment history, and personal statement.

January 3 

Al Neuharth Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism

$30,000 over four years

For students who demonstrate exceptional promise and plan to pursue journalism careers after college.  Students interested in writing, photography, design, graphic art, and multimedia are encouraged to apply.

http://admissions.usd.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.cfm

January 13

SDAEP Scholarship

The South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals Scholarship Program provides one or more scholarships annually to students with directed studies relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, the environment, and other similar facts.  Students intending to enroll or already enrolled at a SD university, technical institution or other post-secondary trade school are eligible.  GPA 2.0 or higher.  Children and spouses of Scholarship Committee members are not eligible.

www.sdaep.org

January 15

South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors

(1) $1,000  (1) $500

Students must be pursuing a career in the PHC industry.  Recipients selected based upon answers to essay questions.

 

January 15

South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association Scholarship

Three Scholarships

Students must pursue a study relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry and similar fields. Related fields include business administration, accounting, biology, chemistry, trucking, geology, hydrology, engineering, auto mechanics, computer science, heating/ventilation/refrigeration, environmental sciences, engineering technicians, agribusiness, education, biohazard, energy technology and more. Preference will be given to South Dakota residents intending to study at S.D. colleges, universities, vocational training or apprenticeships. 

http://www.sdswma.org/

January 15 

Kiwanis Educational Foundation Inc.

$800 for one year  

Applicants must be a graduate from a high school in Minnesota, North Dakota, south Dakota, or Superior, Wisconsin, and must attend a college or university located in MN, ND, SD, or Superior, WI.

January 20

Dakota Wesleyan University

Randall Scholarship

GPA 3.5, ACT 24 minimum

www.dwu.edu/financialaid/inst_aid.tm

January 23

Sioux Empire Cornhuskers

(6) $1,000

Scholarships available to students from the southeastern area of South Dakota attending UNL.  Considered criteria include class ranking, ACT/SAT test scores, school activities, and community activities.

January 25

Dakota Corps Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship that pays tuition and fees to colleges or tech schools in SD.  Must agree to stay in SD to work in critical need occupation such as K-12 music, special education, foreign language, or as a high school math or science teacher in a public, private, or parochial school.  Other critical need occupations include a Licensed Practical  Nurse, Registered Nurse, or other positions within an allied health field.   

Students must have a cumulative GPA 2.8 or greater and composite ACT score of 24 or greater.  

http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/welcome.htm

February 1 

ESA Foundation

Senior who ranks in upper 25% or class or 3.0 minimum GPA or minimum score ACT 20. Criteria for selection include character, leadership, service, financial need, scholastic ability, special criteria.

http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/results/?state=South%20Dakota  

  February 1

Marion T. Wood Scholarship

$750

Student must be pursuing further education in an educational office-related business program. Applicant must have completed four semesters of high school and/or college courses from the following:  computer classes, keyboarding/typing, shorthand/speed writing, marketing, business communications, office practices and procedures, accounting, and/or bookkeeping.  

http://spoolman.com/sdaeop4/studentscholarshipform.html

February 1

Sioux Valley Energy Scholarship

Multiple scholarships available for students attending a college/university or technical school.  Must be a member or direct dependent (child or spouse) of a Sioux Valley Energy electricity customer, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and an ACT score of 21 or greater.

www.siouxvalleyenergy.com

February 1

South Dakota Engineering Society

$2,000 Scholarship  

Students who plan to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines & Technology may apply for the scholarship. Applicants will be judged on national standard test scores, transcripts, extra-curricular activities, and application questions.   

www.SDES.org

February 1

National Honor Society

(100) $1,000

The National Honor Society Scholarship program is a nomination process. Students cannot apply directly to NHS and nomination forms cannot be sent to students or parents by the national office. Nomination procedures must be obtained through the high school NHS Chapter Adviser.

Only currently affiliated NHS Chapters may participate in the program.  Two state finalists are selected from each state to receive $1,000 scholarships.  From the state finalists, a state winner is selected to receive an additional $500.  Among the state winners, 9 regional winners are chosen to receive an additional $1,500 for a total of $3,000.  The national winner receives a scholarship totaling $13,000.

http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx

February 3

KFC Colonel's Scholars

$5,000 per year

Students must plan on attending either a 2 or 4 year accredited, public (state-funded) college or university within their state of legal residence. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.  Apply online at:   www.kfcscholars.org 

February 8 

Yankton College Scholarship

(Several) $1,000

Students must have a relative who attended or worked at Yankton College or student must have a significant contact with a Yankton College graduate, former staff or faculty member.  Students must have minimum GPA of 3.0, an ACT score of 21 or more, and demonstrated leadership in one or more non-academic activity while in secondary school.

www.yanktoncollege.org

February 10

Best Buy

(1200)  $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in grades 9-12.  Solid academic performance & community service or Work Experience. 

Download application at:
https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/

February 15

Dakota Wesleyan University

Presidential Scholarship

GPA 3.0, ACT 21 minimum

www.dwu.edu

February 17

National Association of Women in Construction

(3) $1,000

Open to women who will be majoring (or currently are) in a construction-related field of study or such as carpentry, plumbing, drafting, construction management, engineering, or architecture.

http://www.sfnawic.com/

February 17

American Legion Post 65 Scholarship

$500

Open to males and females.  1 Recipient from Dells Public and 1 recipient from St. Mary's.  Students must complete a written statement for selection committee.

February 24

Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship

$1,000

Entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD intending to major in elementary education.  Must have 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

http://tp007.k12.sd.us/Fowler_2011.pdf 

February 24

Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship for Native American Students

$500

Must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in SD or ND.  Must plan to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources.

www.sdbor.edu/students/documents/Bjugstad_2012.pdf

February 24

Haines Memorial Scholarship

$2,150

Must be enrolled in a SD public university as a sophomore, junior, or senior as of January 1, 2004.  Must have declared a major in a teacher education program and maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA.

www.sdbor.edu/students/documents/haines_2012.pdf

February 24

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

(100) $25,000 / (1,000) $2,000

For students who plan to attend a 4-year college or university and major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the automotive industry.

www.buickachievers.com

February 29

South Dakota IHelp

$1,000 and IPAD drawing

Must be a SD resident, high school senior and not on academic probation

www.ihelploan.com

February 29 Deadline extended to March 31

South Dakota Manufactured Housing Association

(6) $500    (1)  $ 500    (1) $1,000

Juniors/Seniors.  Students must answer questions related to manufactured homes. Questions are outlined in application.

  March

American Legion Auxiliary- Department of South Dakota Scholarships

(2) $500 for college/university (2) $500 for technical institutes

Students must be the child or grandchild of a veteran, or the child or grandchild of a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, students must be financially unable to attend a university or technical institute after graduation. Selection based on character, Americanism, leadership, academics, and basis of need. 

www.redfield.k12.sd.us/high_school/scholarships/Am%20Leg%20500.pdf

March 1

American Legion Auxiliary-  Thelma Foster Scholarship For Junior Members

$300

Students must be Junior members of the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and hold a Junior membership card for the current year, or have turned 18 of age in her Senior year of school. Selection based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and basis of need.

http://www.redfield.k12.sd.us/high_school/scholarships/Am%20Leg%20TF%20Junior.pdf

March 1

Michael  Entringer Scholarship

Must be graduating senior who has participated in high school sports for two or more years and exhibited good sportsmanship (participation includes athlete, manager, stats, cheerleader)

http://entringerclassic.k12.sd.us/

March 1

Northern Plains Eye Foundation of Rapid City

$1,000

Students pursuing a health-care related occupation.  Awards are based on overall academic merit, extra-curricular and health-care related activities, leadership, letters of recommendation, and planned health-care or eye-related occupations. All health-care related courses of study will be considered, but preference will be given to those focusing on eye-related fields.   Minimum GPA 3.8 and ACT 28

www.npef.org/scholarship.asp

March 1 

SD Amateur Softball Association

(5) $500

Graduating senior who has been involved in the South Dakota ASA program, or who has a parent/guardian who has participated in this program for at least 3 years.

http://sdasasoftball.org/make_page.php?page=news&news_id=5182

March 1

Loban Scholarship Memorial

Awarded to students based on acts of kindness, good citizenship, and humanitarianism and the impact of these acts on the applicant’s school and or community.  Students of all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, but please note the scholarship is not based strictly on academic performance.  Applicants must be nominated by an adult in a supervisory position at school, work, church, or extra-curricular activity.

www.aaloban.com

March 2

Richard-Minera Harvey Memorial Scholarship

(7) $6,000 over 4 years of study 

Available to students who are enrolled members of a tribe whose reservation is located in whole or part of South Dakota.  Students must attend a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in S.D. 

www.state.sd.us/deca/Secretary/Hagen/

March 12

American Cancer Society Scholarship

Students must have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and be under the age of 25 at the time of application. Students must be a legal resident of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin for at least 1 year and be accepted to attend an accredited two to four year university or vocational/technical school.

March 15

AXA Advisors Sioux Empire Scholarship

$500  

Students must be a graduating senior of public or private high school in the Sioux Falls area that is Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and McCook counties and communities within a 25-mile radius of Sioux Falls. Students must plan to attend an accredited four-year college and university. Students must be involved in school, community, and work activities as well as achieved high academic standards.  

www.sfacf.org/App_Items/ScholarshipPDFs/FINAL%20AXA.pdf

March 15

Bill Barlow "Second Chance" Scholarship

$1,500

Students must be a Sioux Falls area high school senior with plans to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. Students must have a history of at-risk behavior and a growing commitment to lead a responsible, productive life.  Students must have a cumulative GPA no higher than a B-.

March 15

Bishop Hoch Deanery Scholarship Program

For returning or new students attending Mt. Marty in Yankton & Presentation College in Aberdeen.  Applicant’s family must be active registered members of Catholic parish in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.  Preference given to entering freshman and to students with financial need, persons active in parish life and parish organizations.

http://www.mtmc.edu/financial/scholarships/index.aspx

March 15

Cogley-Buffington CPCU Scholarship

$1,000

Graduating senior from schools in SD, Southwest MN, and Northwest IA.  Students must plan to attend an accredited, four year college or university and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society.  Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, participate in extra-curricular activities, community activities and demonstrate financial need.

http://www.sfacf.org/App_Items/ScholarshipPDFs/FINAL%20Cogley%20Buffington.pdf 

http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=1

March 15

Dale Lokke Law Enforcement Scholarship

$400  

Graduating senior must attend a Minnehaha County public or private high school, plan to attend a SD college/university, participate in extra-curricular and community activities and demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed in his/her chosen field.

http://www.sfacf.org/App_Items/ScholarshipPDFs/FINAL%20Lokke,%20Dale%20Law%20Enforcement.pdf 

March 15

Davenport Scholarship

(4) $2,500  (5) $1,000  

Scholarships will be awarded to nine HS seniors to be used for costs of attending a SD institution of higher learning.  Students attending high school in Brookings, Lake, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody or Turner counties are eligible. Students must have high academic achievement as demonstrated by cumulative GPA, class rank, and ACT score. Students must be involved in school and community activities and demonstrate a desire to pursue and meet educational goals.   

http://www.sfacf.org/App_Items/ScholarshipPDFs/FINAL%20Davenport,%20Evans,%20Hurwitz%20&%20Smith.pdf

March 15

Golden West Scholarship

(45) $1,000

Each high school located within Golden West area will be eligible for one award.  Student's parents must reside within a Golden West Telecommunications service area and subscribe to at least one service.  Selection will be based on SAT/ACT scores, transcript of high school credits, and Scholarship Award Application.  This is a merit based scholarship program based upon leadership in school, civic and other extra-curricular activities, academic achievement, and the motivation to serve and succeed. 

www.goldenwest.com 

March 15

Jeremy Baum "Hope" Scholarship

$ 1, 000

Student must be a Dell Rapids area graduating senior or be a student who graduated in prior years.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have developed a motivation to succeed late in life or after leaving high school, making the applicant ineligible for most scholarships. 

March 15

Joe Foss Scholarship

$1,000

Graduating senior  must plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, minimum ACT test score of 21, and demonstrate characteristics of an American Patriot.

http://www.joefoss.com/programs/scholarship-program 

March 15

Sally Bertina Meyer Scholarship

$800

Students must be residents of Minnehaha county and attend a Minnehaha County high school. Students must plan to attend 4 year college/university, have cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher, show an interest in the out-of-doors and have the desire to succeed in further academic study.

March 15

Trent Area Scholarship

Student must live in Trent area, be of good moral character, and plan to attend an accredited, post-secondary educational institution.

March 15

Wyatt Ammon Memorial Scholarship

 $500

Students must be graduating seniors from Dell Rapids Public or private high schools.  Students must plan to attend an accredited college, vocational, or technical school.  Students must demonstrate originality and interest in seeking personal challenges.

http://www.wyattammon.org/

March 15

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

(18) $1,500     

Student must be a SD resident and a senior at an accredited public or private secondary school. Student must have applied or been accepted as a full-time student at an eligible in-state or out-of-state institution of higher learning.  Student must have GPA of at least 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or the equivalent on a weight scale and have an ACT score of 30 or above. 

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html 

March 19

City Youth Leadership Award

(6) $1,000

Senior at a Sioux Empire High School needs to have contributed at least 100 hours of volunteer service within the last 12 months. 

Apply online at:  www.helplinecenter.org 

March 26

Citi Youth Leadership Award

(6) $1,000

Students need to be a senior from a public or private Sioux Empire high school that has contributed at least 100 hours of service within the past 12 months.  Service can include service with community/religious organization, services through school/community based learning projects or individual efforts to help others and/or improve the community.

www.helplinecenter.org   

March 29

CHS Foundation

(25) $1,000

Students must be a graduating high school senior planning to pursue an agricultural-related degree from a two-or four-year college.  Must be a US citizen

www.chsfoundation.org

April 1

Kayla Cleveland Memorial Scholarship 

Amount varies

Scholarship is available to schools who participated in the "Playin' With An Angel" basketball tournament in Lake Preston.  No minimum GPA requirement. Students write about their attitude towards life. What lights your fire? What excites you about life? What is your passion? 

April 1

South Dakota Fire Scholarship Program

(2) $1,000

Any child or grandchild 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 is eligible. Scholarship may be used at a South Dakota College or Vo-Tech; however may be used in the field of fire science outside of South Dakota.

http://www.southdakotafirechiefs.org/scholarshipprogram.html

April 1 

Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire Scholarship

(4) $500 

Students must attend an accredited college,  university or technical school and major in  a construction related field.  Students must reside within Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, or Turner county.  

http://www.hbasiouxempire.com/site/publisher/files/2012%20HBASE%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf 

April 2

Dells Forward Youth Scholarship

(4) $300

Four scholarships (two to each school in Dell Rapids) to individuals  whose lives demonstrate the characteristics of forward thinking, volunteerism and service to the community. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage youth from our community to further their education.

Students must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or better and plan to attend an accredited post-high school institution. Emphasis will be placed on how the applicant has demonstrated optimism and service as a regular part of their life. 

April 9

Jay Geraets "Promise" Scholarship

$500

Student must be a senior from Dell Rapids Public or Dell Rapids St. Mary and attend an accredited post-high institution specializing in Agriculture, Coaching, or playing collegiate level sports. GPA must be 2.0 or better.

April 9

Old Operahouse Players' Woody Yaroch Memorial Scholarship

(2) $200

Students should have a drive and dedication to the high standards of fine arts that the organization strives to embody. 

April 9

Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow  Scholarship

(25) $1,000

Student's family must be a Farmers Union Insurance Policyholder, a South Dakota Farmers Union Member, Friends of the SDFU Foundation (defined as a contribution of $25 or more during the past year) or a participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association sanctioned activity.  Scholarship based upon academic records, school & community volunteer involvement, financial need and essay response. 

www.sdfufoundation.org

April 15

Witte Industries, LLC

(2) $500

Awarded to two graduating senior students from each of the following schools:  Flandreau Public High School, Colman-Egan High School, Dell rapids St. Mary High School, and Dell Rapids Public High School.   

Students must be pursuing higher education to a technical school, college or university.  See your High School counselor for application.

April 15

Monsignor Louis J. Delahoyde Scholarship

$250

Students must be a member of the senior class at St. Mary.  Preference will be given to students on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and activity in parish life and organizations.  Give completed application to high school counselor

April 16

Dakota Valley Conference

(2) $150

One female senior student at St. Mary and one male student at St. Mary. 

April 27 

First National Bank in Sioux Falls and South Dakota Bankers Foundation 

$1,000

Students must be seniors who plan on attending an accredited South Dakota institution of higher learning (public or private) full time.  Applications are evaluated on academics, activities, financial need and character.

http://www.fnbsf.com/

April 30

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

$5,000 over four years

Scholarship can be used at any university, college, or technical school in SD that is accredited by the North Central Association. Eligibility requirements include the completion of Regents Scholar Curriculum with no grade below a C and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 ACT composite score of 24 or higher 

http://www.sdbor.edu/SDOpportunityScholarship.htm

September 1

South Dakota Farmers Union

(3) $500

Parents must be members of South Dakota Farmers Union.  Applicants need not attend or plan to attend an in-state post-secondary school in order to apply for scholarship.

http://www.sdfu.org/education/scholarships.php  

December 1

UND

Vikings + UND Scholarship

$10,000  

The Minnesota Vikings will award a $10,000 “Vikings + UND Scholarship” to one deserving student interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UND.

Apply online at http://UND.edu/Vikings

December 1

AnyCollege.Net

(4) $1,000

Scholarships are given away randomly (1 drawing per quarter) to college bound students regardless of GPA or test scores.

www.anycollege.com or https://www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm

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Discover Colleges

$2,500

Free college information service.  Each student who completes the request is automatically entered in a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. 

www.discovercolleges.com

June - May 31st is their "year".  Student may enter once per year

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

(50) $20,000   (200) $10,000

Based upon demonstrated leadership in school, academic performance, part-time employment, and commitment to the community.

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388

August -October 31

Dell Rapids Lions Club

$1,000

One senior student from St. Mary’s, Dell Rapids Public, and Baltic.  Students should demonstrate active interest in the civic, cultural, social or moral welfare of their community without expectation of personal financial reward.

http://www.dellrapidslions.org/projects.html

Lions will post on their website 

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation 

Sioux Falls Area Community foundation has more than 50 different scholarship opportunities available to graduating seniors.  Awards range from $250 to $5000 per academic year.  you can research all the scholarships and download applications directly from:

http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=1

Many of these scholarships are listed on the St. Mary Catholic School website.

Dates Vary 

Wells Fargo College STEP Scholarship

(20) $1,000

Register for free college planning program & automatically entered in random drawings. 

www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships

Drawings will be in November, February, May, and August

Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship

$1,000

Students must be of junior standing at their public university in SD at the time they receive funding.  Students must have a 3.50 GPA.  Interested student complete an application and each SD public university may nominate one student.

http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships.htm

Vary

(Contact your Financial Aid Office)

Toyota Community Scholars Program

100 renewable scholarships, valued at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years, to senior attending four-year college or university.  

One student from each school is nominated. Candidate must have outstanding academic record, effective leader, and has a well-documented record of service both within and outside of the school setting.

http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/education/scholarships/

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