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South Dakota Scholarships

South Dakota Scholarships for High School and College Students

Dakota Corps Scholarship Program
$60,000
The Dakota Corps Scholarship is a financial aid program supported by private enterprises, non-profit organizations, and the Governor's Office. The program was initiated to motivate high school graduates from South Dakota to:Pursue their higher education within South DakotaStay in the state after completing their education, andWork in a high-demand occupation, thereby contributing to the state and its residents.Application Process and DeadlineThe Dakota Corps Scholarship Board conducts an annual review of the scholarship application. After their review, the application is made available on the SD Board of Regents Scholarship Portal for students to fill out. The application period typically begins at...
Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Yankton Sioux Tribe Higher Education Program
$1,000
The Yankton Sioux Tribe P.L. 93-638 Higher Education Program is a supplementary initiative designed to provide financial assistance to college students. However, students are urged to explore all other potential sources of financial aid, including the Pell grant (FAFSA).The deadlines for the YST - Higher Education program are as follows:FOR OFF-RESERVATION STUDENTS:July 1st - For the upcoming academic year, beginning with the Fall semester.December 1st - For new students who did not enroll in college during the Fall semester.January 1st - For students who received an award for the Fall semester, Fall semester grades and Spring semester class schedule must...
Deadline
Jan 01, 2026
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
$7,500
In 2003, the South Dakota Legislature initiated the Regents Scholarship Program, aimed at providing affordable education to the state's top high school graduates. This program applies to any university, college, or technical school in South Dakota accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The following year, the scholarship was renamed the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship (SDOS) and was funded by the state's Education Enhancement Trust Fund, starting with the 2004 high school graduating classes. Applying for the Scholarship and Submission Deadlines High school graduates seeking to qualify for the South Dakota Opportunity...
Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Ramia Boersma Scholarship
$750
Ramia Boersma Scholarship — Overview and Application Details Overview The South Dakota Education Association/NEA (SDEA/NEA) offers the Ramia Boersma Scholarship to promising students who intend to pursue a career in teaching. Each year the Association may grant as many as three scholarships, with each award worth $750 for the academic year. Application deadline All applications must be received by February 15. Eligibility and award types High School Seniors (four-year award) Applicants in this category should be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a South Dakota college or university and intend to enter the teaching profession. To be eligible,...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Mediacom World Class Scholars
$1,000
Introduction Mediacom values higher education and, as a company with deep community ties, wants to help customers continue their studies after high school. To assist with college-related costs such as tuition and books, Mediacom established World Class — The Mediacom Scholarship Program. Through this program, selected winners receive $1,000 scholarships. Eligibility - Children of Mediacom directors, officers, employees or agents are not eligible to apply. - Applicants must be legal residents of a community currently served by Mediacom. - Scholarship recipients may use the award at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school located in the...
Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
PFUND Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
Overview PFund’s scholarship program awards financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at any stage of their education. Program timeline The 2025 application cycle is closed. Applications will reopen in January 2026. PFund accepts scholarship applications once per year. Who can apply To be eligible for a PFund scholarship, applicants must: - Self-identify as LGBTQ+. - Be at least 17 years old on or before June 1, 2026. - Live in or attend school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the Native Nations within those states. - Be enrolled in or admitted to a GED...
Deadline
Jan 21, 2026
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding. Eligibility categories: - Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities. - Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies. - Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees. Application timeline: -...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2026
Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
$3,000
Eligibility criteria for these scholarships include: You should either be a child of an active AIST Parent Member from the AIST Midwest Member Chapter or an AIST Student Member via the Material Advantage Student Program, attending a university within the Midwest Member Chapter region. You should be either currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a university for the upcoming fall semester at an accredited North American College or University, pursuing full-time undergraduate studies. For the application process, you are required to submit the following in pdf format: - An up-to-date resume detailing your work experience and any extracurricular activities,...
Deadline
Feb 14, 2026
Engineering/Geology Scholarship
$5,500
Eligibility - Open to students enrolled in a four-year college or university. - Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of one of the RMMI member states. - Candidates should be pursuing a career in the mining industry. Award - Recipients receive an all‑expenses‑paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference held in late June. This includes the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all technical sessions during the conference. Application instructions - Submit all required materials; incomplete applications will not be reviewed. - On a separate sheet, provide a brief autobiography (150 words maximum). Your autobiography should...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
Overview The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector. Award amount and number MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000. Who is eligible Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must: - Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website. - Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university. - Be declared in a major related to health...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Deadline
May 01, 2026
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic: To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student: 1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026. 2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis. 3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year. 4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada. 5) By October 2026, the student...
Deadline
May 02, 2026
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Students: 5,360
Tuition: $52,948
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH. The school has approximatley 5360 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $109,858. The average age of students entering Case Western Reserve University is 20. The most popular programs at the Case Western Reserve University are: Engineering (30%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Social Sciences (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1445
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Students: 1,610
Tuition: $55,020
Kenyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gambier, OH. The school has approximatley 1610 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $137,788. The average age of students entering Kenyon College is 19. The most popular programs at the Kenyon College are: Social Sciences (25%), English Language And Literature (17%), Visual And Performing Arts (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Psychology (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1399
Denison University
Granville, OH
Students: 2,253
Tuition: $56,680
Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in Granville, OH. The school has approximatley 2253 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $103,917. The average age of students entering Denison University is 19. The most popular programs at the Denison University are: Social Sciences (22%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (11%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Psychology (9%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 30
SAT: 1350
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
Students: 2,043
Tuition: $15,400
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution located in Rapid City, SD. The school has approximatley 2043 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $87,592. The average age of students entering South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 21. The most popular programs at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are: Engineering (77%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%), Physical Sciences (6%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (4%) and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (3%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 27
SAT: 1266
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
Students: 1,710
Tuition: $35,884
Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD. The school has approximatley 1710 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $92,396. The average age of students entering Augustana University is 20. The most popular programs at the Augustana University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (22%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%) and Social Sciences (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 25
SAT: 1220
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
Students: 8,908
Tuition: $12,675
South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, SD. The school has approximatley 8908 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $81,413. The average age of students entering South Dakota State University is 21. The most popular programs at the South Dakota State University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (22%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (14%), Engineering (8%), Education (6%) and Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1150
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
Students: 5,684
Tuition: $12,807
University of South Dakota is a public institution located in Vermillion, SD. The school has approximatley 5684 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $74,909. The average age of students entering University of South Dakota is 22. The most popular programs at the University of South Dakota are: Health Professions And Related Programs (35%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%), Education (9%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (7%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (5%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1134
Dakota State University
Madison, SD
Students: 2,031
Tuition: $12,606
Dakota State University is a public institution located in Madison, SD. The school has approximatley 2031 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $59,326. The average age of students entering Dakota State University is 24. The most popular programs at the Dakota State University are: Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (57%), Education (13%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%), Health Professions And Related Programs (8%) and Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1131
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Students: 1,311
Tuition: $19,520
University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD. The school has approximatley 1311 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $75,782. The average age of students entering University of Sioux Falls is 22. The most popular programs at the University of Sioux Falls are: Health Professions And Related Programs (26%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (21%), Psychology (10%), Education (10%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1124
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
Students: 1,384
Tuition: $11,821
Northern State University is a public institution located in Aberdeen, SD. The school has approximatley 1384 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $64,135. The average age of students entering Northern State University is 22. The most popular programs at the Northern State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (27%), Education (19%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%) and Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 22
SAT: 1119