Scholarships

The list below is only a small list of the many, many, MANY scholarships that are available. Here are some other tips to keep in mind when seeking scholarships for post-secondary education:

1. TALK TO A COUNSELOR! I have compiled a list of local/state/national scholarships (see below) to help you get started, but don't see this as the ONLY scholarships out there. One of the best places to look is to check with the colleges/vocational schools you are interested in and see what kind of scholarships they have available. Also, check with the department(s) you are looking at (such as the music department or the dairy science department) at those schools to see if they have further opportunities to offer in your interest area. Make an appointment to talk with me if you aren't sure where to start your scholarship search.

2. ASK AROUND! Many businesses, organizations, clubs, etc. offer scholarship opportunities.

3. READ CAREFULLY! Make sure to read the criteria for each scholarship carefully. Each organization offering a scholarship has a set idea as to what students they are looking for, so make sure you fit the bill. There is no sense applying for every scholarship out there if you don't match what they want, so save yourself time and effort by only applying for scholarships that match your abilities, interests, and experiences.

4. FOLLOW DEADLINES. It is very important to meet the deadline for each scholarship you apply for. If possible, send it a little early to give yourself a little time to account for postal and other unexpected delays (like, you fall deathly ill with malaria the morning the application is due!!!). Seriously though, always try to work on scholarships plenty ahead of the due date so that you have lots of time to get any necessary recommendations, signatures, transcripts, etc. in time.

5. BEWARE OF SCAMS! If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! You should not need to pay a company to find you scholarships...there are TONS of them out there for you to find FOR FREE! Try sites like Fast Web or Sallie Mae for FREE online search engines for scholarships that may apply to you.

 

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Scholarships with Special Deadlines   (top)

 
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship End of Each Month $1,000 Random drawing; (You are registering for the CollegeSteps Program when you apply, so see website for rules/eligibility) Application available online at https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/index  Wells Fargo, 1-800-658-3567

 

Companies that Provide Scholarship Lists  (top)

 
Fast Web Varies Varies See each individual scholarship for details Sign up for free scholarship notices by registering at http://www.fastweb.com/
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Varies Varies See each individual scholarship for details Search scholarships online at www.sfacf.org (Click Scholarships, then choose to search either Statewide Students-College Bound or Statewide Students-Vo-Tech Bound to see local/regional scholarships that you might qualify for)

 

 

January   (top)

 
National Wild Turkey Federation's Academic Scholarship 1-Jan $250-$10000 3.0 or higher GPA; plan to attend a college or technical school; must support preservation of hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports; must be a current NWTF member (see website for how to join and other details) Application and information available online at: http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html
Burger King Scholars 10-Jan $1,000 min. GPA of 2.5 (do NOT have to work at Burger King); community service, financial need, 2- or 4-year school Apply online from Nov. 14, 2012-Jan. 10, 2013 at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

(Click "Burger King Scholars Program" under the "What We Do" menu at the top of the page--Click link to go to the eligibility requirements and then click the "Register Here" button to view a list of the eligibility requirements for the different scholarships available)
Black Hills Angus Association Scholarship 15-Jan $1000 Senior planning to attend college or tech school; must be actively involved with Angus cattle; must be from SD or bordering state Click here to see full eligibility requirements and application
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships 15-Jan $1000-$7500 High school senior/US Citizen planning careers of service to the US in local, state, or federal government Get information and application instructions online at http://gwcf.org/ OR call 215-949-8841
Jaycee Senate Foundation of SD (JCI-Junior Chamber International) 15-Jan $1000 (7) & $200 (2) Financial statement, personal statement Get application online at http://www.usjcisenate.org/app  (Click on Scholarship Information on left-hand side, then click on the state you live in for a link to the downloadable application form)
MENSA Foundation Annual Essay Contest 15-Jan $200-$1000 Essay, must be enrolled in accredited institution for fall Download application at www.us.mensa.org Jessie Thompson, Scholarship Coordinator, 338-5530 OR MENSA, 1229 Corporate Drive West, Arlington, TX 76006-6103
SD Dept of Revenue Essay Contest 20-Jan $1000-$5000 Must be a senior; Write an essay titled "How to Create Financial Independence by Understanding Five Principles of Investing" (see rules online) Rules online at www.state.sd.us/securities/essay.htm
Junior Miss of South Dakota 29-Jan Varies Not a beauty pageant; Evaluation in Scholastic, Talent, Interview, Fitness, Poise; Emphasis on well-rounded young woman who gets along well with others and has good academics, involvement, creativity, and quest for excellence Send form requesting information early to South Dakota Junior Miss, PO Box 134, Sturgis, SD 57785
Wal-Mart Foundation Community Scholarship Program 31-Jan $1,000 Recommended by principal/counselor; 2nd phase interview required; Only 2 applicants per school; ACT 27 or higher, 3.5 GPA, top 10% of class Pick up application at local Walmart Customer Service Center

 

February   (top)

 
Elks National Foundation-Scholarships for Elk Families 1-Feb up to $4000 Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an active Elks member; must be senior, going to college, & exhibit Elk values Get more information about requirements and download application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars (scroll down & click on "Legacy Awards")
Dakota Corps Scholarship Program 1-Feb Free Tuition/Fees in SD Must graduate from high school with 2.8 GPA, ACT of 24 or higher, and agree to work in critical need area and work in SD for as many years as you receive scholarship; Critical need areas are K-12 teaching of music, special ed, foreign language, high school math, high school science, LPN, RN, or allied health care fields. See counselor or website below for details http://www.state.sd.us/dakotacorps/default.html
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Scholarship 1-Feb Varies Must attend post-secondary institution and GPA of 3.0 or higher, ACT of 22 OR enroll in technical school; Can apply for up to 3 scholarships; Does require a $5 processing fee per application Go to http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esa-foundation/scholarships (see links on right-hand side of screen for information about how to apply---you can submit applications for up to 3 scholarships for your state of residency)
Horace Mann Scholarship Program 1-Feb $1000-$20,000 Must be children/dependents of Public Education Employees; Must be college bound with at least B average, ACT of 23 or SAT of 1100; Write for application or do online Apply online at www.horacemann.com OR Horace Mann Scholarship Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708
Lucy Hoskins Ayres Scholarship (sponsored by SD DAR) 1-Feb

$500

 Must be child or grandchild of a veteran of armed conflicts or career military personnel who entered, enlisted, or re-enlisted in the service as resident of SD; basis of judging is military service, scholastic standing, personal letter, sincerity of recommendations, financial need, extracurricular activities See counselor file for required information;  State Chairman Twila Ruden, 605-397-8391
SD Engineering Society 1-Feb $2,000 Must attend an accredited engineering program (SDSU or School of Mines in SD); High grades, high ACT/SAT scores Click here for full description and application
Sioux Valley Energy Line Worker Scholarship 1-Feb Varies Must intend to enter the power line work field Application available online at www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/scholarships.php (make sure to scroll down and choose the power line worker app)
Sioux Valley-Southwestern Electric & Basin Electric Power Coop Scholarship Contest 1-Feb Varies Must be dependent of Sioux Valley Energy customer or employee; ACT of 21 or higher, GPA of 3.0 or higher, work experience, school & community activities, educational/career goals, recommendations Application available online at www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/scholarships.php (make sure to scroll down and choose the regular scholarship app, NOT the power line worker app)
AXA Achievement COMMUNITY Scholarship 1-Feb $2,000 Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in activities in school, community, and/or workplace; accredited 2 or 4-year college/university Download application at www.axa-achievement.com
Bill O'Keefe Memorial Academic All-State Awards 3-Feb Varies Sponsored by SD Association of Secondary Principals; One nominee per school; Based on academic record, activities, college plans, essay Nominated by principal
KFC Colonel's Scholars currently unavailable $20,000 Seniors with GPA of 2.75 or higher planning to enroll in a public college/university in their state of legal residence; must be pursuing a bachelor's (4-year) degree; financial need; US citizen Online application currently not available - check program website for updates www.kfcscholars.org

 
Mediacom World Class Scholarship 15-Feb $1000 (40) Application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, essay on leadership; must be resident of MN, SD, IA, IL, or WI Apply online at www.mediacomworldclass.com
Agriculture Scholarship Program/Monsanto & American Farm Bureau 15-Feb $1,500 Plan to study agriculture; come from family actively engaged in production agriculture; must have average or above average academic record; ACT minimum of 18; Online application Administered by National FFA; Apply online at www.monsanto.com Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program, c/o National FFA Org., Scholarship Office, PO Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Cargill Scholarship Program for Rural America 15-Feb $1000 (250) High school senior to enroll in 2- or 4-year accredited institution; Must be from a family whose primary livelihood is farming; NOT a dependent of Cargill employee; Academics, extracurricular and work, personal statement, financial need, counselor evaluation (FFA members complete FFA form and NOT Cargill form) http://www.cargill.com/about/citizenship/scholarships.htm#TopOfPage National FFA Organization, Scholarship Office, PO Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Davenport Scholarship 15-Feb $2500 or $1000 Must be high school senior in 7 county area in SD and enroll in 4-year SD institution; Application includes school and community service and essay questions Application available online through Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation website: http://sfacf.org (Click Scholarships, then click Area Students-College Bound and scroll down to Davenport)
FFA Scholarship Program 15-Feb Varies Want to pursue 2- or 4-year degree; Many scholarships listed (most ag related) http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships National FFA Center, 703-360-3600
Marion T. Wood Scholarship 15-Feb $500 Must intend to continue education in office-related business program; 2.8 GPA, Application, biographical form, transcript, essay, 3 letters of recommendation; Must have completed 4 semesters of business ed during high school Application online at http://www.sdaeop.com/SDAEOP/SDAEOP_Student_Scholarship_Form.html
SDEA/NEA Ramia Boersma Scholarship Program 15-Feb $750/year up to 4 years Must be child of SDEA/NEA member, in top 1/4 of class, attend SD college/university, essay; Must be preparing for career in education http://www.sdea.org/AwardPrograms/scholarship.htm  SDEA/NEA Scholarship Committee, SD Education Association/NEA, 411 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501
Best Buy Scholarship 15-Feb

$1000

 Based on solid academic performance and commitment to volunteer community service; Apply online Apply online from December 26, 2012-February 15, 2013 at  http://pr.bby.com/community-relations/programs/best-buy-scholarship-program/
Basin Electric/Lyon-Lincoln Electric Scholarship 15-Feb $1000 Student must be dependent child of Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative member/customer; must plan to enroll in full-time 2-year or 4-year college or technical school Application available online at http://llec.coop/content/scholarships

 
Yankton College 16-Feb $1,000 Can be used for tuition/expenses at any accredited college or university in the US; must have relative who attended or worked at Yankton College or have significant contact with a Yankton College graduate, former staff, or faculty member; application, personal statement, 2 letters of reference, FAFSA form, transcript www.yanktoncollege.org PO Box 133, Yankton, SD 57078, 605-665-3661, fax 605-665-3662
Ray & Joan Grefe Scholarship Fund 17-Feb $5000 (renewable) Must live in or attend school in one of following MN counties (Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine); Student must intend to major in math or natural science in college Pick up application in guidance office  OR access online at http://radc.org/racf.html (online application has the wrong dates, but may be used to word process the application if you wish)
SD Board of Regents-Annis I Fowler/Kaden Scholarship 24-Feb $1,000 Major in Elementary Education @ BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD; GPA of 3.0 or higher; Application form, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, essay http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/documents/Fowler_2010.doc  SD Board of Regents Scholarship Committee, 207 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501-3159
SD Board of Regents-Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship 24-Feb $500 For Native American seniors; Need verification of tribal enrollment, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, application form; Must be resident of SD or ND and plan degree in agriculture/natural resources http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/documents/bjugstad_2010.doc  SD Board of Regents Scholarship Committee, 207 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501-3159
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program 28-Feb $2000-25,000/yr Must be enrolling for full-time study at a 4-year college or university; must plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Admin, Finance, Marketing, or Design (see website for details); must have interest in a career in the automotive or related industry Application available online at www.buickachievers.com

 

March   (top)

Grand Lodge of SD-IOOF Scholarship 1-Mar $500 Must be senior w/ current GPA of 2.5 or better; must be a SD resident OR attending a SD college/tech school; Scholastics, leadership, and financial need are considered Download full information and application at http://glofsd.org/ (Click Scholarship Application Forms link at right)
Northern Plains Eye Foundation 1-Mar $1000 Must be residents of the Foundation's service area (including South Dakota, NW Nebraska, NE Wyoming, SE Montana, and SW North Dakota); Must be entering a health-related course of study (though preference given to students interested in eye-health training); Minimum GPA of 3.8 and ACT of 28; Application includes resume, 2 faculty letters, & cover letter Apply online at www.npef.org/scholarship.asp  OR pick up an application from counselor

Northern Plains Eye Foundation, PO Box 5568, Rapid City, SD 57709-5568, 605-716-6733
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary 1-Mar $500 SD American Legion awards 2 $500 scholarships for  students going to a college/university and 2 $500 scholarships for students going to a technical school; Student must be the child or grandchild of a veteran or the child or grandchild of a member of the Legion Auxiliary; must be a SD resident Applications and full requirements available online at http://www.sdlegion-aux.org/Forms_Library.php (scroll down and click "$500 Scholarship Form")
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship (American Legion Auxiliary) 1-Mar $2500-3500 Must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild (or stepchild, step-grandchild, step-great-grandchild) of a veteran (see full service dates and details at website) Full requirements and application available at http://www.sdlegion-aux.org/Forms_Library.php (scroll down and click "Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship Form")
American Legion-National & State Auxiliary 1-Mar Varies American Legion & Auxiliary offers several different scholarship programs for legion/auxiliary members, their children, and the children/grandchildren of veterans Info on American Legion Scholarships available online at http://www.legion.org/scholarships  OR talk to the counselor OR contact local legion/auxiliary
Entringer Classic Scholarship Program 1-Mar $1,000 Participated in high school sports for 2 or more years as athlete, manager, statistician, or cheerleader Application available online at http://entringerclassic.k12.sd.us/
Foundation for Rural Service/ITC (national) 1-Mar $2000 (25) Must receive local ITC service; attend 2- or 4-year school; GPA C or higher; must be a rural student

Application available online at http://www.frs.org/youth-programs/college-scholarship-program

(scroll down page to find link to scholarship application)
SD Agri-Business Association SDABA 1-Mar $1000 (3) Must major in agriculture; Must attend 2- or 4-year school in SD; applicant must be a customer, employee, or family member of an employee of a member of SDABA http://www.sdaba.org/index.asp?menu=9 South Dakota Agri-Business Association, 320 E. Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57502-2519
Ag First Scholarship 1-Mar $1000 Must attend a SD university or technical institution; must be entering ag-related program; GPA 2.2 or higher; must have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who is a member of AgFirst Coop http://www.agfirstfarmers.com/index.cfm

Ag First Farmers Cooperative, PO Box 127, 204 1st Street South, Brookings, SD 57006, 888-692-6216
SD Amateur Softball Scholarship 1-Mar $500 (10) Senior who has been involved with the SD Amateur Softball program or has had a parent/guardian involved with the program for at least 3 years Make a copy of the application from the counselor's file
Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation Scholarship 1-Mar $2000 (5) Must attend a university, college, or technical college; must be a MN resident; applicant's family must subscribe to at least one service from ITC Access application online at http://www.mnta.org/associations/11041/files/MTAFoundation-ScholarshipApp-2013.pdf
Better Business Bureau Scott Mecham Student of Integrity 5-Mar $2000 (3) Must be student of integrity; must reside in Nebraska, South Dakota, or SW Iowa; awarded to students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity and demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for peers, teachers, and community Access application online at http://www.southdakota.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=135&id=49a65bf1-3c34-4bc5-9e4a-c845a0e9f5ce
Dacotah Bank/South Dakota Bankers Scholarship 6-Mar $1000 Senior planning to attend SD college, university, or tech school; family must have current account relationship with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust, or Investment Centers of America @ Dacotah Bank See details and application online at http://dacotahbank.com/news/article/dacotah_bank_provides_scholarships
Dacotah Bank Future Stars Scholarship 6-Mar $500 Senior planning to attend a college, university, or tech school; family must have current account relationship with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust, or Investment Centers of America @ Dacotah Bank See details and application online at http://dacotahbank.com/news/article/dacotah_bank_provides_scholarships
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY Awards) 6-Mar $7500 (25) Senior planning to attend 4-year college or university; excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service Online application at http://sammy.bodybymilk.com/index.php
ITC Telecom & Dean E. Anderson Scholarship (local) 8-Mar $600 (4) Must reside in the ITC Telecom or ITC service area; Application includes high school activities, honors/awards, community service, citizenship, employment history; Only one student nominated per school  

Application must be turned in to school counselor by the deadline. Application form available online at http://www.itc-web.com/scholarship/scholarship_08.pdf

Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship 11-Mar $1000-2500 (renewable) Must be enrolled member of a tribe whose reservation is located in whole or part in SD; for college or votech Application online at  http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/scholarships.aspx (scroll down page to Hagen-Harvey scholarship info)
US Bank Online Scholarship Program 12-Mar $1,000 Random drawing: Application online - Must attend 2- or 4-year school Apply online at US Bank Website http://usbank.com/scholarship
Edison Scholars 15-Mar $2500 (renewable) Must plan to enroll in a 4-year college/university majoring in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or computer science/information systems; must prove financial need; preference to 1st generation college students or those who have overcome significant obstacles/challenges Applications available online at www.edison.com/edisonscholars
American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship Program 15-Mar Varies For young people who are cancer patients/survivors; legal resident of IA, MN, SD, or WI for 1 year; attend accredited 2- or 4-year school Applications available online at http://www.cancer.org/mwyouthscholarship
Christopherson (Fred & Marie) Scholarship 15-Mar $2,500 High School senior wishing to attend 4-year SD school; based on academic excellence; 3.9 GPA and ACT minimum of 28; Application and 2 recommendations http://tp007.k12.sd.us/FINAL Christopherson Web version.pdf Sioux Falls Area Foundation, 141 N. Main Avenue, Suite 310, Sioux Falls, SD 57102, 605-336-7055
Gates Millenium Scholars 15-Mar Varies Aimed at low-income African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Hispanic Americans planning to attend college; GPA of 3.3; accepted at college/univ in math, science, engineering, education, or library science; involved in school and community activities

http://uncf.org/

Joe Foss…An American Hero Scholarship 15-Mar $1,000 Attend college or vocational/technical; GPA of 2.5; ACT minimum of 21 and possess characteristics of American patriot; Essay required; 3 recommendations Access application through Sioux Falls Foundation website http://www.sfacf.org/Scholarships.aspx (click on statewide college or votech bound and look for Joe Foss Scholarship); Sioux Falls Area Foundation, 141 N. Main Avenue, Suite 3101000 N. West Ave #130, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-1332
SD Dept of Ed & Cultural Affairs-Robert C. Byrd Honors 18-Mar $1500 (renewable) GPA 3.5, ACT 30 or above; 18 awards available; can be in state or out of state colleges http://www.doe.sd.gov/secretary/scholarships.asp#Byrd  Mark Gageby, Management Analyst, 605-773-3727, mark.gageby@state.sd.us
SD Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association Scholarship (SDP2MA) 22-Mar

$500

 Must attend SD college or tech school; current members of the South Dakota Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association (customers of Elkton Farmers Union are eligible) Application available online at http://www.sdp2ma-sdacs.com/scholarships/index.htm --- You must attach a copy of the application flyer with your application materials to be considered.

(There is one application for employees/employee's family members and another application for customers/non-employees)
Brookings Deuel Rural Water System 29-Mar $500 (4) Parent must be current member of Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System, min. "C" 2.0 GPA, 2 or 4 year SD school; need application and transcript; selected by drawing Click here for application form
SFM Foundation Scholarship 31-Mar $1000-$5000 Must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Minnesota- or Wisconsin-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act or Worker's Compensation Act of Wisconsin Details and application available online at http://www.sfmic.com/foundation/application_information.cfm
US Bank Online Scholarship Program 31-Mar $1,000 Random drawing: Must attend 4-year college/university Apply online at US Bank Website http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund 31-Mar $2500 (6) GPA 2.5 or higher; senior headed to a 4-year university/college; leadership abilities demonstrated through community service, extracurricular, or other activities Click here for criteria

Click here for application
Road to Success Scholarship Program 31-Mar $1000 Currently insured through a personal auto policy with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company or Grinnell Select Insurance Co.; GPA of 3.0 or higher; clean driving record Application available online at www.gmrc.com
Student Loan Finance Corporation iHELP Scholarship 31-Mar $1000 Selected by random drawing; Must be a SD resident; must enroll at least half time in a 2- or 4-year public or private school; cannot be on academic probation; everyone applying for the scholarship also entered in a drawing for a free iPad See website for information and application: http://www.slfc.com/
SDACDE Karst Memorial Scholarship 31-Mar $300 Student going into agriculture-related field; selection criteria based on personal, education/career goals, academic grades, class rank, 2 letters of recommendation, financial need http://www.brookingsconservation.org/education.htm Joan Krietlow, Brookings Conservation District, 205 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006-1406, 605-692-8003 ext. 3

 

 

April   (top)

SD Association of Towns and Townships Scholarship (SDATAT) 1-Apr $500-$1000 Resident of SD; must live in a town or township that is a current member of SDATAT; must attend a SD tech school or college/university To check if your town or township is a current member of SDATAT, email sdtstaff@santel.net

Application available online at http://www.santel.net/~sdtown/doc/2013_Scholarship_Application_Form.pdf

Minnesota Legionnaire Insurance Trust Scholarship 1-Apr $500 Resident of MN; applicant must be a veteran, a child of a veteran, or a grandchild of a veteran; must attend tech school/college/university Application and eligibility rules available at http://www.mnlegion.org/scholar/html/legionnaire.html
Kayla Cleveland "Playing With an Angel" Memorial Scholarship 1-Apr Varies Personal essay required Application sent to seniors through email in early spring (check your school email and/or see school counselor)
SDACTE Scholarship 1-Apr $500 Must attend SD technical school or be accepted into one of the following fields at a SD university (Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Ag Education, Family Consumer Science Education); must be full time student in fall; scholastic achievement Application available online at http://lakeareatech.edu/sdacte/ (Go to "Awards & Scholarships" and click "SDACTE Scholarship HS App")
CHS Foundation High School Student Scholarship Program 1-Apr $1000 Senior planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college and declare ag-related major Application available online at http://www.chsfoundation.org/scholarshipprog.html (Scroll down to section titled "High School Student Scholarship Program" to read info and download application)
United FCS Student Scholarship 1-Apr $500 GPA of 3.0 or higher; parents or student must be a United FCS customer; must reside in a county served by United FCS (in Minnesota--Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine); preference may be given to those pursuing ag-related fields Application available online at http://www.unitedfcs.com (Click on "Tools/Applications" at top right-hand of screen and scroll down for scholarship info and application)
Lyon-Lincoln Electric Operation Round-Up Scholarship 1-Apr $500 Senior planning to attend college or technical school; Preference will be given to students who are residents of Lyon-Lincoln area Click here to download
Lincoln County Corn & Soybean Growers Association Youth Scholarship 1-Apr   Senior who is a resident of Lincoln County, MN OR whose parents operate farmland in Lincoln County, MN; active in ag and community; must attend an accredited college or technical school Click here to download
SD Fire Service Scholarship Program 1-Apr $1000 (2) Senior who is a child or grandchild of a member of any fire department in SD or active member of a junior fire dept in SD; may attend a SD college or technical school OR to study the field of fire science out-of-state See counselor file for a copy of the application
4-H South Dakota State Scholarship Program 1-Apr $200-$500 (9 avail.) See 4-H file; Selected on basis of 40% Scholastic, 40% 4-H Citizen/Community Service & Leadership Project, 10% Character, 10% Financial Need http://4h.sdstate.edu/index.cfm or Local county extension office; SDSU Extension Youth Development/4-H Office
Food Service Association of SD 1-Apr $300 Students interested in restaurant mgt., chef training, baker's school, dietetics; Based on scholarship, leadership, initiative, recommendation; Transcript, application, recommendation, letter of interest; can be for vocational or college Judy Even @ Elkton School
SD Society for Technology in Education 2-Apr $500 SD senior/college student enrolling in program in field of Information Technology; 2.5 GPA or higher; Money applied to 2nd semester; www.sdste.k12.sd.us/ Apply online at www.sdste.k12.sd.us/ Jackie Driscoll, Ref: Scholarship Application, 211 S. Poplar Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
First Bank & Trust (Pipestone) Scholarship 2-Apr $1000 Must have a First National Bank Student First Checking Account; must attend an accredited college, university, or technical school See counselor for application
Clean Air Choice Scholarship 5-Apr $500-1000 MN resident; High school senior planning to attend postsecondary education; write personal essay on biodiesel Application materials online at www.CleanAirChoice.org

(Scroll down page to "Biodiesel Essay Contest" and choose MN link for contest rules and applications)
BankStar Financial & SD Bankers Association 8-Apr $1000 Graduating Elkton HS senior planning to attend accredited SD college, university, or technical school; Award based on leadership, academic achievement, community involvement, sound character; Finalists will be interviewed Click here to download eligibility information

Click here to download application
First Bank & Trust (Brookings) Scholarship 13-Apr $1000 Must have a First National Bank Student First Checking Account; must attend an accredited college, university, or technical school Application online at https://www.bankeasy.com/resources/scholarships/
Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Relations Committee Scholarship 15-Apr $500 Senior planning to enroll in accredited university, college, or technical school in an ag-related field Click here to download
Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship 15-Apr $1000 SD seniors planning to attend SD university or tech school; must be Farmer's Union Insurance policyholder OR a SD Farmer's Union member OR a Friend of the SDFU Foundation OR a participant in any SD High School Activities Association activity Application at http://sdfufoundation.org/ (Click on Scholarships, then scroll down to download application)
SD Sheriffs' Association Scholarship 17-Apr $500 Must enroll in a SD college/university as a full time student majoring or minoring in Criminal Justice & seeking career in law enforcement; graduate from a SD high school Application available online at www.southdakotasheriffs.org
Leander Hogie Music Scholarship 18-Apr Varies Academic transcript, summary of musical activities, character, essay, interview; awarded 2nd semester of freshmen year Click here to download
RevZilla $1000 Scholarship Contest 20-Apr $1000 Must be college-bound; write a 500-1000 word essay about one of the topics on the website (all related to motorcycles/motorcycle riding) See website for essay topics and submission information: http://www.revzilla.com/college-scholarship-contest
Check 'n Go Scholarship Contest 30-Apr $1000 Must plan to attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college; write a 300-500 word essay about how to manage money and what one needs to know to be an effective money manager See website for essay topic and submission information: http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx
Elkton Destination Imagination Scholarship 30-Apr $100 savings bond Participated in Destination Imagination (DI) during school years See counselor file

 

 

May   (top)

Alert Magazine Essay Scholarship Must submit before graduation $500 GPA of 2.5 or higher; attend college or technical school; Essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug/alcohol abuse (see website for details) There is no application, but see http://alertmagazine.org/ScholarshipRequirements.htm for details on the essay and other required materials
Dish Systems $1000 Essay Scholarship 1-May $1000 Must be college-bound; write a 500 word minimum essay addressing one of the topics (see website--topics are all related to television and technology) See website for essay topics and submission information: http://www.dish-systems.com/education/scholarship.php
Satellite Internet Pros $1000 Essay Scholarship 1-May $1000 Must be college-bound; write a 500 word minimum essay addressing one of the topics (see website--topics are all related to the internet, social networking, and technology) See website for essay topics and submission information: http://www.satelliteinternetpros.com/scholarship.php
AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship 1-May $1000 Must be college-bound; write an essay (500 word maximum)--see website for the essay topic (related to social networking/messaging) See website for essay question and submission information: http://www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm
Assoc. General Contractors of SD 1-May Varies Must be entering a construction-related field (2-year school or 4-year); must be sponsored by an AGC member (see sponsor list on website) Application and sponsor list available online at www.sdagc.org
Tom "Emmett" Kuehl Scholarship & Fire Dept. Scholarships 3-May   Participation in school activities, involvement in community and volunteer activities, personal achievements; any post secondary school, any field of study; to be used the 2nd semester of post secondary full time enrollment See counselor file OR Mr. Farnham for application
Platinum Torch National Service Honorary 8-May $500 Must register (for free) with Platinum Torch; scholarship awarded to students with most community service logged for the school year Get more information and register online at http://www.platinumtorch.org/
American Fire Sprinkler Association 9-May $1,000 Essay Contest; Short application, bibliography, one recommendation www.sprinklernet.org
Merida Home Sustainability Scholarship 15-May $1000 Must be a high school junior or senior; Write a 300-500 word essay explaining what "sustainability with style" means to you (see website for more details) See website for essay topics and submission information: http://www.meridahome.com/t-sustainability-scholarship-2011.aspx
Tylenol Scholarship 15-May $10000 (10) & $1000 (150) Must be pursuing health-related career; Application online www.tylenol.com
Horton Machine Tool Technology 31-May $3500 Must enroll in a technical school program closely related to machine tooling; minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher; must have interest in a career as a machinist Application available online at: http://www.hortonww.com/pdfs/ScholarshipMachineTool2012.pdf

 

 

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South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship 1-Jun $5,000 Must complete Regents Scholar curriculum; ACT of 24 or higher; SD resident; Attend accredited SD university, college, or technical school (see counselor file for full details) Application available online at www.sdbor.edu OR see counselor
Miss South Dakota USA/Miss South Dakota Teen USA 14-Jun Varies (see website for details) Must complete application process by June 14th to participate in pageant (fall); for Miss division must be at least 18 but less than 27 years old, and for "Teen" division must be at least 14 but less than 19 years old Information and application available online at www.misssouthdakotausa.com
SD Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Educational Scholarship 15-Jun $500 (6) Must be SD resident; Parents must be insured by a qualifying SD mutual insurance company; 3.0 GPA; Must attend SD school (vocational or college) Submit application to your family's agent; pick up info from counselor file
Golf Association of SD Scholarship 30-Jun $1000 (4) Must have lived in SD at least 2 years; plan to attend 2- or 4-year SD school; Based on diligence, cooperation, willingness to work, academic achievement, leadership, honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, financial need; Golf ability is low consideration; reference from golf club person and school person www.sdga.org (click on Junior Golf Foundation link); SDGA, PO Box 88414, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-1003, 1-800-577-SDGA

 

 

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Walter Panzirer Family Public Safety Scholarship

 1-Jul $4000 Must be SD resident pursuing a field in Criminal Justice at a post-high school institution (2-year or 4-year) See details and application at www.mitchellcrimestoppers.org
Miss Siouxland & Siouxland Teen Pageant 5-Jul Varies Pageant competition held in July for any young woman living or going to school in SD--this a preliminary competition to the state Miss SD/Miss SD Outstanding Teen Scholarship programs; must be between the ages of 8-24 to enter See details and register online at www.misssiouxland.org

 

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AES Engineers Scholarship 7-Oct $500 Students must plan to attend post-secondary schooling; Do NOT have to be taking engineering courses to qualify; awarded on basis of character, as determined by student's essay submission Details to apply available online at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program 25-Oct $2500-20000 must pursue Bachelor's Degree, demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community activities; GPA 2.0 or higher Application available online, on CD, or paper download www.horatioalger.org/scholarships (Fill in boxes under "Find Programs I'm Eligible For" at bottom of page to find scholarship programs and criteria)
Coca-Cola Scholars Program 31-Oct 50 for $20,000 & 200 for $10,000 Want well-rounded students involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and have strong leadership qualities; application, class rank, ACT/SAT scores; this is national competition with several levels of candidacy Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org (Click on "Scholarships" at top of page)

 

 

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Veterans of Foreign Wars 1-Nov Varies Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition View requirements online at http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

 

 

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Elks National Foundation-Most Valuable Student Competition

1-Dec

 $100-300 local, $4000-60,000 national Based on scholarship, leadership, financial need; Application available Sept. 1 Download application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars (scroll down & click on "Most Valuable Student Scholarships")  OR pick up from local Elks Lodge OR see counselor file
Farmers Union Scholarship Program of SD 1-Dec $500 Parents must be members of SD Farmers Union; student must plan to attend a SD post-secondary school Get application online at http://sdfu.org/educationscholarships.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program 1-Dec $10,000 One student per state; Plan to attend accredited 2- or 4-year program in Fall; demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in a school activity, community, or workplace; Application online Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com Administered by Scholarship Management Services, CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082, 507-931-1681
Elks Vocational Grant of SD

2-Dec

 $1000 (4) Must go to vocational/technical institute; 350-500 word self-description; Demonstrate aptitude, interest, acceptable grades, good character, financial need See counselor file for application; David Foerster, 505 20th Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, 605-692-9876, dmfoerster@swiftel.net
Jaycee Senate Foundation of SD (JCI-Junior Chamber International) 10-Dec $1000 (7) & $100 (2) Financial statement, personal statement Get details and application online at http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189&Itemid=124   (scroll down the page and click on the state in which you reside to download info and application materials)
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation Scholarship

15-Dec

 $2,000 (can be renewed once) Must be from SD, ND, MT, WY, or NE and planning to attend post-secondary institution in one of these 5 states; selection based on Academics, Personal involvement, a short essay, and financial need Application available online at http://www.bhssf.com/grants_and_scholarships.htm **Make sure to scroll down & choose "BHSSF Scholarship Application (due December 15)"
Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Contractors of SD 31-Dec $1000 or $500 Must intend major area of study in this area or construction-related area; Transcript, recommendation from school, recommendation from sponsor, ACT, Application, Essay; Interview for finalist; must maintain C in college or tech school; High school seniors or first year freshmen may apply. http://www.sdphcc.org/Default.aspx?navid=3

(The due date on the online application is incorrect, but I have been assured that the rest of the application is correct and usable as of 11/12/2008)

 SDAPHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship, PO Box 336, Pierre, SD 57501, 605-224-2528, 1-800-640-7422

 

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