SD Scholarship Bulletin Board

The Mines Merit scholarship program acknowledges and rewards outstanding academic achievements among its recipients. To be eligible for these incoming freshman scholarships, prospective students must be accepted for admission to South Dakota Mines by January 1, 2025 as well as have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA from high school. Scholarship opens September 1, 2024.

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 24 and minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify

Applicable Institutions:

South Dakota Mines

Questions:

Molly Moore at 605-394-5236 or molly.moore@sdsmt.edu

The SD Opportunity Scholarship Spring Enrollment application is available to students that either missed the fall deadline for the scholarship or who are enrolling for the first time in the spring term.

All students must complete the SD Opportunity Scholarship Application to receive funding. Scholarship deadline for spring enrollment is January 15.

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 24 and minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify.

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

Questions:

Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or kerri.richards@sdbor.edu.

The Freedom Scholarship offers a statewide opportunity for students to help pay for college, as they help build South Dakota’s workforce. By demonstrating financial need and meeting scholarship requirements, students who plan to learn, live and work in South Dakota can use the scholarship toward any bachelor’s degree. To be considered for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, you need to apply for admission and be accepted at a participating South Dakota institution and complete the FAFSA. Students can reach out to their desired school to find out more eligibility requirements and application information and if funds remain. Students must commit in writing to living and working in South Dakota for at least three years after graduation and agree that any failure to meet the scholarship requirements will result in the scholarship being converted to a 4% fixed interest loan.

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

Applicable Institutions:

BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU, USD, Private SD School

Questions:

Elli Haerter at 605-846-6976 or ehaerter@sdcommunityfoundation.org.

Build Dakota pays all expenses for students to complete an approved high-need program at one of SD’s four technical colleges. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to enroll at a South Dakota technical college. This is a work-based scholarship so we are looking for applicants who have explored the career in which they are interested in entering. In return for the full-ride scholarship, our recipients agree to work in South Dakota, in the field paid for by Build Dakota, for 36-months following program completion. High school seniors and non-traditional aged students are all welcome to apply.

Eligibility:

• Eligible majors/fields: Full list of approved programs can be found on the Build Dakota website.

Applicable Institutions:

LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC

Questions:

Deni Martin at 605-347-1804 or deni@builddakotascholarships.com

Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline. Students must submit an essay on the topic listed on the website.

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

Questions:

Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship at 1-800-LAW-3030 or marketing@brookslawgroup.com

The SDDOT is offering a scholarship opportunity of up to $8,000 per year (with a maximum of $16,000) to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who attend an ABET-accredited university and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Recipient shall remain employed by the SDDOT for a period of at least 18 months for each year of scholarship paid. Multiple positions available throughout the state.

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 2.50 to qualify

Eligible majors/fields: Civil Engineering or a related field

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

Questions:

Courtney Storm at 6059104548 or courtney.storm@state.sd.us

Avera offers a sponsorship to individuals planning a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) career at specific locations of Avera. $15,000 paid directly to your school, $15,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and up to $10,000 student loan repayment. Individuals will provide Avera a 3-year full time work commitment upon graduation. Contact Avera’s Career Planning Service to inquire.

Eligibility:

• Eligible majors/fields: Medical Lab Technician

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Pam Hilber at 6053228955 or pam.hilber@avera.org

Avera offers a sponsorship to individuals planning a career as a Medical Lab Technician in certain locations of Avera. $10,000 paid directly to your school, $10,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment assistance. Individuals will agree to a 3 year full-time work commitment to Avera upon graduation. Contact Avera’s Career Planning Service to inquire.

Eligibility:

• Eligible majors/fields: Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Pam Hilber at 605-322-8955 or pam.hilber@avera.org

Avera offers a sponsorship to individuals planning a career in Respiratory Therapy. $15,000 paid directly to your school, $15,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and up to $10,000 of student loan forgiveness. Individual will provide a 3-year full time work commitment to Avera. To apply, contact Avera’s Career Planning Service to inquire.

https://www.avera.org/careers/career-planning-service/

Eligibility:

• Eligible majors/fields: Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Pam Hilber at 6053228955 or pam.hilber@avera.org

The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship is a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society. The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

Eligibility:

• Eligible majors/fields: Psychology, Counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing and other related fields.

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Randy Palmer at 702-343-2538 or randy@drugrehabus.org

The Nursing Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered nurse (RN).

Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $25,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.

Field of Study Requirements:

Nursing

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

Contact Information:

Resources Inbox at 6057555510 or Resources@monument.health

The Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered therapist (RT).

Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $40,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.

Field of Study Requirements:

Respiratory Therapy

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

Applicable Institutions

ANY technical college or university

Contact Information:

Resources Inbox at 605-755-5510 or resources@monument.health

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is offering scholarships for high school seniors applying to engineering colleges in South Dakota. Applicants will be judged on national standards test scores, transcripts, extracurricular activities, and answers to questions on the application.

Regional deadlines vary:

• Eastern Chapter Scholarship applications due January 17, 2025.
• Black Hills Chapter Scholarship applications due January 31, 2025.
• Center Chapter Scholarship applications due April 5, 2025.
• Regional map available here.

Field of Study Requirements:

Engineering

Applicable Institutions:

• South Dakota Mines
• South Dakota State University

Contact Information:

Lance Mayer at 605-366-6940 or lance.mayer@dgr.com

Sioux Valley Energy is offering $20,000 worth of scholarships this year to eligible graduating high school seniors or first-time attendees at an institution of higher education. Applications are judged on the basis of grades, ACT or SAT test scores, work experience, school activities, volunteer community service and an essay question. The scholarship committee that determines recipients includes two Operation Round Up Board Members, an SVE Board Member, two SVE employees and a school counselor or administrative staff member. The majority of the scholarship funding comes from Operation Round Up funds, with additional funds from Basin Electric Power Cooperative and L&O Power Cooperative.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum high school or college GPA: 2.5
• Be a graduating high school senior or first-time attendee at an institution of higher education
• Plan to be a full-time student in an accredited college or vocational technical school this

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

Contact Information:

Sioux Valley Energy at 800-234-1960 or info@siouxvalleyenergy.com

TeamMates Mentoring is a school-based mentorship program in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, and Kansas.

South Dakota students who have been involved in the TeamMates Program at their high school for a minimum of 3 years are eligible to apply for this scholarship. One online application qualifies applicants for over 20 different donor scholarships at any college or university in South Dakota.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must have been involved in the TeamMates Program at an SD high school for a minimum of 3 years

Contact Information:

Jaci McKeever at 402-679-8116 or jmckeever@teammates.org

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the CyberCorps Scholarship Program awards around 10 new, high-achieving, driven students in security degree programs following their sophomore year at DSU. Recipients in this program can, by application, become part of the 4+1 program, which allows you to graduate with your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. If awarded students can earn up to 100% tuition and fees covered plus a $25,000 undergraduate stipend or $34,000 graduate stipend. Includes $6,000 for professional development and books, paid summer internship, and guaranteed job security following graduation in federal, state, local or tribal government. Renewable for up to three years.

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 3.25 to qualify

Eligible majors/fields: Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Applicable Institutions:

Dakota State University

Questions:

Jill Corbin at 605-256-5152 or jill.corbin@dsu.edu.

The Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (DoD CySP) is a nationwide program with the goal of increasing the number of qualified students entering the fields of cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, and information technology at the Department of Defense through a scholarship for service program. These students will help secure the nation against threats of increasing attacks against our nation’s infrastructure and secure our country against threats.

Eligibility:

Students must be 18 or older, full time students and accepted into an appropriate program at DSU. Undergraduates must have completed at least 60 credits at the time at which they would receive the award. Students must have at least one year of school left (at least a fall and spring semester) in their plan of study (undergrad, graduate, or combination). Must meet minimum GPA standards of 3.2 (undergrad) or 3.5 (graduate).If awarded students can earn up to 100% tuition and fees covered plus a $27,000 undergraduate stipend or $32,000 graduate stipend. Includes funding for professional development and books, paid summer internship, and guaranteed job security following graduation in federal, state, local or tribal government.

Applicable Institutions:

Dakota State University

Questions:

Kyle Cronin at 605-256-5838 or kyle.cronin@dsu.edu.

BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program awards merit scholarships of $1,000 up to $4,000 per year to qualifying new undergraduate students, while funds are available. Awards are based on Unweighted high school GPA and ACT/SAT Composite Scores or a Test Optional pathway. First-time undergraduate students only (no prior attendance at any college or university, after high school graduation), and must be seeking a degree from BHSU. February 1st deadline, for the following Fall semester.

TENTATIVE DEADLINE: February 1, 2025

Eligibility:

• Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify

Applicable Institutions:

• Black Hills State University

Questions:

• Joe Rainboth at 605-642-6343 or Admissions@BHSU.edu

The National Garden Club (NGC) is proud of its college scholarship program which offers financial aid to students majoring in fields of study related to horticulture and the environment.

Field of Study Requirements:

• Agronomy
• Agriculture Education
• Floriculture
• Horticulture
• Landscape Design
• Botany
• Biology
• Forestry
• Wildlife Science
• Plant Pathology/Science
• City (Rural &Urban) Planning
• Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology
• Environmental Concerts (Management: Environmental, Horticulture Resource/Environmental Behavior)
• Environmental Conservation (i.e., Engineering, Law, etc.)
• Land Management
• Other related or allied subjects

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

Minimum college GPA: 3.3

Contact Information:

Connie Earley at 605-428-5926 or tcearley@siouxvalley.net

Empowering the next generation of leaders with integrity, the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship awards three exceptional South Dakota students with $2,000 each, thanks to support from the BBB Education Foundation.

The scholarship awards three $2,000 scholarships to be used at an accredited college or trade school of choice. Scholarships are awarded following an independent review by a panel of volunteer judges with preference given to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and those who are first-generation college students.

Eligibility:

• Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Josh Planos at 800-649-6814 ext. 8526 or communications@bbbinc.org

The directors of Moreau-Grand Electric (MGE) donate $2,500.00 to award a scholarship to an area senior whose parents have a meter with MGE. Applicants should create a short video describing themselves and what co-ops do in our world.

Eligibility Requirements:

Parents or guardians of the applicant must have a meter with MGE.

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

Contact Information:

JJ Martin at 605-865-3511 or jmartin@mge.coop

The Annis I. Fowler/Kaden scholarship awards funding to students who are first time freshman and intend to major in Elementary Education. Students can apply on the SD Board of Regents Online Scholarship Application Portal.

Eligibility:

• Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
• Eligible majors/fields: Elementary Education – Teaching

Applicable Institutions:

• BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, USD

Questions:

• Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or Kerri.richards@sdbor.edu

Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program is for Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota. It is preferred that the student be a high school senior planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field, though other majors would be accepted. Students can apply using the SD Board of Regents’ Scholarship Application Portal.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota.
• Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture or natural resources or related field (preferred)

Applicable Institutions:

• ANY technical college or university

Questions:

• Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or kerri.richards@sdbor.edu

Dacotah Bank is excited to continue supporting students with its annual scholarship program. This year, Dacotah Bank will award one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, twenty-nine individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application.

Dacotah Bank is committed to helping young people in its communities pursue higher education. To be eligible, high school seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota, and the applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank.

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota
• Applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

Contact Information:

Brittney Paulson at 605-226-5391 or brittney.paulson@dacotahbank.com