Please contact Mrs. Walz if you have any questions. Stop in, or email elizabeth.walz@k12.sd.us
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIPS:
1. Apply to every application for which you are eligible. There is no limit to the amount of scholarships you can apply to.
2. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Of course, it must to pertain to the topic given.
3. Save some of your responses for future applications. Some applications will ask the same question.
4. Check over everything for grammar and proper spelling.
5. Check your Facebook and other social media accounts, and remove any inappropriate or immature material.
6. DEADLINES! Don't miss them. Most scholarships will have a due date that isn't flexible.
7. Tailor your application to the sponsor’s goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
8. So many kinds of unique scholarships are available online. Search for yourself! Here's one to get you started: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
9. Never pay to apply for a scholarship.
10. Colleges and tech schools will want you to be accepted into their school before you can even apply for their scholarships. Being accepted does NOT commit you to that school, so you can be applying and accepted at multiple Universities. Then you can compare your scholarship awards to help you decide which you will finally go to!
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
If you plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota, and have met curriculum requirements in high school (with a grade of a C or better), plus have an overall GPA of 3.0 and score at least a 24 on your ACT, you most likely qualify.
Build South Dakota Scholarship (FULL RIDE!)
Eligibility Requirements
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Interest in the high-need workforce areas
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U.S. citizen or U.S. national
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Financial need
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Demonstrated aptitude through one or more of the following:
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The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) or other industry-recognized certifications in the career area.
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Technical, dual or concurrent credit courses taken in the career interest area.
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Career & Technical Education coursework completed in the career interest area.
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Work-based learning experiences, internships or work experience in the career interest area.
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Enrolling as a first-time student
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GPA & ACT score are not emphasized compared to other scholarhsips
-Need at least a 27 on your ACT
-Only certain fields are chosen each year, so check if yours qualifies.
SD Opportunity Scholarship, Dakota Corps, or endowed scholarships. Click on the link above to find out more!
-Numerous Scholarships
-Various Deadlines
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
-Various Deadlines
-Must be a senior in high school
-no deadline
-Science & Engineering fields
-Various deadlines
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
https://studentscholarships.org/#sthash.OmWOveEd.dpbs
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.unigo.com/
OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIPS
-Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
$500
Deadline 10-06
-Must be 18 years old & upload a 1 minute video for a chance to win $$
Deadline 10-17
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award:
-Various Awards
-Senior with GPA of 3.0 or higher who participates in at least one school sponsored sport.
Deadline 10-29
Horatio Alger SD Scholarship Program:
-For a senior planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution the Fall after graduation, have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income, involved in co-curricular and community activities, GPA 2.0 or higher, US Citizen, demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Deadline 10-25
South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship
-Parents must be a member
-Deadline 10-25 by 8am
-Applicants evaluated on school leadership, community service, academic achievement and part-time employment
Deadline 10-31 by 4pm
-Up to $5,000 in cash prizes.
-Create a business plan.
-Deadline 10-31
ACT Student Champion Scholarship
-ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition
-A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions
-Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
-Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.
Deadline 10-31
-Essay
-Deadline 10-31
NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:$1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C.
Application centers around Community Service.
-Deadline 11-05
Elk's Foundation Most Valuable Student
-Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
-Applicants need NOT be related to a member of the Elks.
-Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
-Male and female students compete separately.
-Deadline 11-5
-$2,500, 5 awards
- essay, photo submission, and other requirements
-Deadline November 15th
-nEED 3.75 GPA, & 24 ACT
-Need-based merit scholarship
-Deadline 11-15 by 5pm
-$1,000, 6 awards
-Essay about how you can promote peace.
-Deadline 11-15
-$5,000, 5 awards
-Must have a 3.7 GPA
-Deadline 11-30
DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
National Space Club Scholarship
-$10,000
-Students must intend to pursue a career in the STEM fields and attend an accredited University
Deadline 12-02
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation Scholarship
-Deadline 12-10
The AXA Community Scholarship Program
-State Winners Fifty-two winners – one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico
-One time $10,000 award
Deadline 12-15
Burger King Scholarship Program:
-30,000 Scholarships given out
-based on grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.
Deadline 12-15
SDAPHCC Scholarship Application
-Sponsored by the SD Association for Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Contractors
Deadline 12-31
-No essay, no minimum GPA, just register for a chance to win $$
Deadline 12-31
-$1,500
-Short answer, top 10 list of reasons why you should receive the scholarship.
-Deadline is December 31st, 2019
JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS
South Dakota Mensa Scholarship
-must write an essay not to exceed 550 words explaining career, academic, and vocational goals
-Deadline is January 15th
South Dakota Engineering Society (eastern Chapter)
-For students planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines
-Click on link above, or see Mrs. Walz for application.
-Deadline is January 16th
-SDSU undergraduates
-Deadline: January 15th
Washington Crossing Scholarship
-Competition open to all high school seniors who are U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
-Deadline: January 15th
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
-the senior must be a member of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union for one year
-8 $1000 scholarships
-Deadline: January 25th, 2019
FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP
-Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 per year for four years) for children and grandchildren of Elks members. The Foundation will offer a total of up to 250 awards.
-Deadline: February 1st, 2019
National FFA Organization Scholarships
-Over $2.1 Million in scholarships!
-You do NOT have to be a member of FFA.
-Deadline is February 6th, 2019
Seniors looking to further their education in Agriculture
-$1500
-Deadline is February 6th, 2019
-Open to students enrolled for Fall Semester 2018 in any two- or four-year post-secondary school, regardless of major or GPA
-Up to $5,000
-Deadline: February 1st, 2019
-$1,000 to 20 students across the U.S.
-Must be pursuing either two- or four-year degree in an agricultural field
-2 references
-Deadline is February 10th, 2018 (no new information listed in their site yet)
-3 $1,000 scholarships available
-based on ACT, leadership, participation in school/community
-Deadline: Feb 1
-Multiple Scholarships to apply for through one application for seniors statewide.
-$500 - $2500
-Deadline: February 1st
South Dakota Education Association Boersma Memorial Scholarship
-Up to 3 $750 Scholarships
-Must be entering teaching profession
-Deadline: February 15th
South Dakota State DAR Scholarship For Military Descendants
-Any high school senior who plans to attend an institution of higher education and is the direct descendant of a US Military veteran, and also includes current members, actively serving.
-Deadline is February 15th
This program is designed for freshman Native American students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resources degree at any post-secondary institution.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship
-Check the link for various requirements, and application
-Deadline is February 28th
MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
SD Farmer's Union
-25 $1,000 Scholarships
-Brochure, Cover Sheet, and Application
-Deadline is March 1st
SD Agri-Business Association
-6 $1,000 Scholarships will be given
-Open to customers of APLENA COOP SERVICE, or employees and their families
only.
-More details at http://www.sdaba.org under "About"
-Deadline is March 1st
South Dakota Amateur Softball Association
-Must be in, or have family in SDASA program. Must have participated in SDASA program for at least 3 years; as a player, coach, umpire, SDASA official, or league official.
-Deadline is March 1st
American Legion Auxiliary-Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
- daughters, stepdaughters, sons, stepsons, grandsons, stepgrandsons, granddaughters, step-granddaughters, great-granddaughters, step-greatgranddaughters, great-grandsons, step-great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion (see application for dates).
-applicant must have completed 50 hours of community service during high school. One annually per Auxiliary geographic division in the amount of $3,500, $3,000, and $2,500.
-Deadline is March 1st
Foundation of Rural Service Scholarship
-$2000 National Scholarship + $500 from Venture Communications Cooperative
-Deadline: March 1st
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Scholarship
-5 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Applicants must have been a member of Dakotaland FCU for at least one year before the closing date application.
-Applicants must be going to attend an accredited University, College or Technical Institute.
-Deadline is March 2nd, 2018
Better Business Bureau Scholarship
-2 $2,000 scholarships
-Deadline is March 9th, 2018
-"The competitive $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of a South Dakota High School attending a public or private college, university, or technical school in South Dakota and pursuing studies in history, political science, or water resources related studies"
-Deadline is March 10th
-Deadline is April 15th (deadline has been EXTENDED)
South Dakota Sheriffs' Association Scholarship
- eight $500 scholarships to criminal justice/law enforcement students each year.
-Two scholarships are offered each year at: USD, Western Dakota Technical Institute, or Colorado Technical Institute in Sioux Falls. Additionally, two are offered at large to students attending any college in the state pursuing a career in criminal justice.
Deadline: second Monday of every March.
Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship
-Plan to attend a four-year college or university in South Dakota.
-Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9 after seven semester.
-Have a minimum ACT score of 28.
-Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarship
-Deadline is March 15th
SAE's Engineering Scholarships
-For students interested in the study of engineering and related sciences
- Deadline: March 15th
Mason's of South Dakota Scholarship
-$1,000
-SD resident planning to attend post education in SD.
-Must have a connection (see requirements in application) to a member of the Masonic Fraternity
-Deadline is March 15th
South Dakota Department of Agriculture Speech Contest
-Click on link above for details
-Deadline: March 31st, 2018
-Must be pursuing a career in a health related field
-Deadline is March 29th, 2019
-GPA 3.0 or higher
-Have demonstrated leadership abilities by participating in community services
-Combined adjusted income of parents cannot exceed $100,000.
-For additional requirements, and application, click on underlined heading.
-Deadline is March 31st
-Must be in top 50% of class
-Three $300 scholarships offered
-Deadline is March 31st
SD iHelp Scholarship and iPad Drawing
-5, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to South Dakota high school seniors attending a college, university or technical institute.
-All entries will be put into a drawing for an iPad
-Deadline is March 31st
Hand County Conservation District
-Must be a resident of Hand County
-Plan to study in agriculture-related field
-$500 to be paid at the beginning of the 2nd semester of first year of college.
-Deadline March 31st
APRIL SCHOLARSHIPS
South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education Scholarship
-Applicant must be applying to or accepted by a program at any SD technical institute, OR applying to or accepted into one of the following fields at any SD university: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, and Family Consumer Science Education.
-Deadline April 1
SD Association of Towns and Townships Scholarship
-one $1000 and one $500 scholarship
-Must be a senior high school student who resides in SD and lives in a town or township that is a current member of SDATAT. Call 605-353-1439 to see if your town is a member.
-Deadline: April 1
-"The competitive $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of a South Dakota High School attending a public or private college, university, or technical school in South Dakota and pursuing studies in history, political science, or water resources related studies"
-Deadline is April 15th (deadline has been EXTENDED)
South Dakota Retailer Scholarship
- Students who intend to enroll in a retail or business-related course or study
-Deadline April 22nd, 2019
National Farm Worker Jobs Program
-Must be nearly completed with High School or already in college
-Federally funded program
-Have you worked on a farm within the past 2 years for earned wages? If yes, call 605-494-3608
-Stipends up to $300 per semester