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South Dakota Scholarships

South Dakota Scholarships for High School and College Students

SD Retailers Scholarship
$3,700
Introduction The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) offers scholarships to students preparing for careers in retail and related hospitality or trade fields—whether as owners, managers, or employees. In 2025, the Scholarship Committee awarded grants to five students, with award amounts ranging from $2,750 to $3,700. Since the program began in 1992, SDRA has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships. How to Apply A digital application can be downloaded by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. Paper applications are usually available from the financial aid offices at most South Dakota universities and technical colleges, and SDRA will...
Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship
$4,000
Introduction The South Dakota Bankers Foundation awards scholarships to help build the state’s banking workforce and support the Foundation’s mission of developing banking professionals in South Dakota. Eligibility and candidate selection - Participating banks must choose a student who is either a South Dakota college sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or a second-year student at a South Dakota technical college, and who intends to pursue employment in a banking or financial services organization. Eligible fields of study include, but are not limited to, finance, business, information technology, human resources, marketing, and related areas, provided the student plans a career in...
Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration Purpose This scholarship supports a resident or full-time student from the MAC region who is pursuing graduate-level study in archival administration and promotes scholarship in the field. Award One recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship (issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution) plus a one-year membership in the Midwest Archives Conference (MAC). Who may apply Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a resident or full-time student living in one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or...
Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship
$1,500
Dakota Lions Sight & Health is pleased to offer scholarship support to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in South Dakota and North Dakota. Overview of awards - Total funding: $6,000 - Number of scholarships: six awards of $1,500 each - Distribution: three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in South Dakota and three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in North Dakota Who may apply Applicants should be pursuing education in a discipline that aligns with the mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health—“Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health.” Suitable fields include, but are...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship Introductory summary: To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline. Who is eligible: - Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026. - Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026. - Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. - Residency: Be...
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
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction Duck Brand is marking the 26th anniversary of its Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and you’re invited to join the celebration. More than 8,500 students have crafted unique promwear from Duck Brand tapes in past contests — now it’s your turn to design something eye-catching and compete for scholarship awards. How the contest works — three simple steps 1) Create Design and wear original prom attire made with Duck Brand duct tape and/or Duck Brand crafting tape. Be sure to capture the moment with a high-resolution photograph. Refer to the official rules for full specifications. 2) Submit Complete the...
Deadline
Jun 03, 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