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South Dakota Scholarships

South Dakota Scholarships for High School and College Students

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
$7,500
The South Dakota Legislature authorized the Regents Scholarship Program in 2003 to allow South Dakota's most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university, college, or technical school in South Dakota that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2004, the Legislature renamed the scholarship the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship (SDOS) and authorized funding from the state of South Dakota's Education Enhancement Trust Fund, beginning with high school graduating classes in 2004.Scholarship Application and DeadlineStudents seeking to establish their initial eligibility in the South Dakota...
Deadline
Sep 01, 2025
South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship
$4,000
In support of the South Dakota Bankers Foundation's re-defined mission statement "Developing South Dakota Banking Industry Professionals," the scholarship programming offered through the Foundation has been redesigned. The Foundation has created a scholarship opportunity that will more directly help to build and sustain South Dakota’s banking workforce.The parameters of this new opportunity are:Banks must select a South Dakota college sophomore, junior, senior or grad student or second-year South Dakota technical college student seeking employment in a banking/financial services organization.Once student(s) is/are selected, the bank will notify the Foundation of the recipient’s name and school. The Foundation will cut the check...
Deadline
Jun 13, 2025
Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
The Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is classified as a junior at a public university at the time funding is received. Each South Dakota public university nominates one student for the scholarship.Eligibility RequirementsStudents at all public universities in South Dakota are eligible to apply.Applicants must have a 3.5 grade point average for work completed at the time this application is submitted.Applicants are to be of junior standing at their public university in SD at the time they receive the funding.Each South Dakota public university may nominate one student to the Board of Regents.Application ProcedureComplete...
Deadline
May 15, 2025
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$15,000
This year Duck Brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! From now until June 4, submit your one-of-a-kind Duck Tape® promwear in this historic contest for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship.Eligibility. The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an Eligible Participant): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal...
Deadline
Jun 04, 2025
Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship
$5,000
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a full-time...
Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Our Family Scholarship
$5,000
The Our Family brand is proud to offer the opportunity for our shoppers, who are pursuing post-secondary education, throughout America’s Heartland to apply for academic scholarships. We’ll be awarding fifteen, $5,000 scholarships, which are made possible through Our Family Cares.Application CategoriesLocal ScholarshipGraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeCommunity InvolvementGood Citizenship/CharacterCommunity College, Trade or Vocational SchoolEligibilityApplicants must be 18 years of age or olderResidence: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, WisconsinSelection CriteriaShoppers who serve the communities we love and help make them better places to...
Deadline
Aug 31, 2025
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Award Amount: $2,500Eligible Student Level: UndergraduateGPA Requirement: 3.0 or higherLocation: Student must reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the BNSF Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or Iowa.Eligible Fields of Study: Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Technology, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Communications, Computer and Information Sciences, Construction Management, Construction Trades, Marketing, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Agriculture.About:Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies. BNSF operates approximately...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship
$1,000
Dakota Lions Sight & Health is proud to award four scholarships to students in South Dakota and North Dakota.We will provide a total of $4000, divided into four $1000 scholarships awarded as follows:Two $1000 scholarships to students from South DakotaTwo $1000 scholarships to students from North DakotaQualified applicants must be pursuing an education in a field related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health; this may include health professions, science and research, social services, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, etc.) and attending a post-secondary educational institution (university, college,...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.5) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2025.6) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.
Deadline
May 02, 2025
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2025.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2025 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States or Canada.The scholarship winner will be announced roughly 6 weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications...
Deadline
May 01, 2025
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