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South Dakota Scholarships for High School and College Students

Dakota Corps Scholarship Program
$60,000
The Dakota Corps Scholarship is a scholarship program funded by private business, non profit corporations and the Governors Office.  It was established to encourage South Dakota's high school graduates to:Obtain their post-secondary education in South DakotaRemain in the state upon completion of their education andContribute to the state of South Dakota and its citizens by working in a critical need occupation.Scholarship Application and DeadlineThe Dakota Corps Scholarship application is reviewed annually by the Dakota Corps Scholarship Board. Following their review, the application is released on the SD Board of Regents Scholarship Portal for students to complete.  The opening date is...
Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
South Dakota FB Scholarships
$1,000
South Dakota Farm Bureau is dedicated to agriculture in our state. This scholarship is to celebrate youth that have a passion for agriculture and their rural communities. We want to award scholarships to youth who are planning on returning to rural communities to work. Applicants can choose to be considered for an agriculture-focus or community-focus scholarship, depending on their major and/or experience with agriculture.Eligibility Guidelines:Applicant, applicant’s parents or guardians must be a current member of South Dakota Farm Bureau and must have been a member for 2 years.Scholarship applicants are not allowed to receive this scholarship award more than once.Must...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation manages one of the state's largest scholarship programs, awarding more than $500,000 in scholarships to local students each year. If you’re interested in pursuing higher education, it's likely we have a scholarship that can help you achieve your dream.The Community Foundation is proud to administer the following scholarships for graduating high school seniors. View the individual scholarships online. 
Deadline
Feb 01, 2025
Ramia Boersma Scholarship
$750
The Association may annually award up to three $750 scholarships for each academic year.Must be submitted by February 15.RAMIA BOERSMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONThe South Dakota Education Association/NEA awards scholarships to outstanding students who are planning on entering the teaching profession. The Association may annually award up to three $750 scholarships for each academic year.Must be submitted by February 15.HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSFour-year scholarshipCriteria for application requires that the student must:Be the daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of an active member or an SDEA-Retired member.Be in the top quarter of his/her class as of January of his/her graduating year.Be a student in a South Dakota...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
BetterLife National Scholarship Program
$5,000
For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife memberNine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersOne (1) $5,000 Bradley Family Scholarship, donated by BetterLife Board Director Mary Bradley and her familyFifty (50) $1,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersReturning adult students (enrolled full-time), undergraduate degree students, graduate degree students, associate degree students, and accredited trade and...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
$3,000
AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship ApplicationDeadline 31 JanuaryTo qualify for these scholarships:You must have an AIST Parent Member active in the AIST Midwest Member Chapter, or be an AIST Student Member through the Material Advantage Student Program, who attends a university within the Midwest Member Chapter area.You must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a university for the fall semester at an accredited North American College or University, full-time as an undergraduate student.To complete this application you must provide:A current resume with work experience and any extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions.A brief essay (1 to 2 pages)...
Deadline
Jan 31, 2025
UMSA Foundation Scholarship Program
$3,000
The UMSA Foundation launched its scholarship program in support of our continued efforts in interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Just as we are committed to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk-related industries, so are we committed to providing support in education. Through this scholarship program, we aim to provide financial assistance as a way to build the leaders of our future and sustain our industries.The scholarship program offers four (4) $3,000 scholarships and eight (8) $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate, graduate or continuing education programs in any of the following fields (applicants can apply in more than one field):Business Continuity...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a passion and commitment to working in the health and human service field.Award Amount and Number of ScholarshipsMSSA awards two (2) undergraduate scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each.Eligibility Requirements - Undergraduate ScholarshipOnly applications that meet all eligibility requirements will be reviewed. To meet all requirements, applicants must:Be members of MSSA and maintain active membership throughout the award period. Membership for students is free; more information can be found online.Be enrolled in an accredited program at a nonprofit academic institution.Have declared a health and human service-related major. Common majors...
Deadline
Jan 15, 2025
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF looks to award, on average, $1 million, in scholarships, to help students with the cost of post-secondary education. Scholarship awards and amounts are based on available funding.Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.Simon Youth Academy Scholarships are available only to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships are available only to dependents of a...
Deadline
Feb 14, 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