SDCA (South Dakota Corrections Association) Fallen Heroes Scholarship

College scholarship for someone majoring in the Corrections and/or related field. Eligibility requirements – enrollment in a college/university/technical institution, SD resident interested in corrections or human services field, involved in school or community activities, GPA, and need for award. All schools, but must be college, university, or technical college.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need. Eligible majors/fields: Corrections or Human Services field

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

JoAnna Mitchell at 605-394-2595 ext. 1314 or joanna.mitchell@ujs.state.sd.us.

Day Country Coyote Hunt

The Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Program has been established to award scholarships to immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier & desire to further their education. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger. You must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school during the year of application. This scholarship may also be granted to a family member of a SD National Guard soldier who is physically challenged as determined by the American Disabilities Act passed on July 25, 1990. Funds are granted through Day County Coyote Hunt. The number and value of scholarships awarded each year will be determined by the Day County Coyote Hunt Executive Committee. Only winners will be notified, and arrangement will be made for payment.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Rick Williamson at 605-321-4935

First District Development Company Scholarship

First District Development Company, South Dakota’s small business finance partner, is pleased to offer five – $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business/finance related field.To be eligible for a First District Development Company scholarship, you must be a US Citizen attending a South Dakota High School as a Senior. Students must be accepted into a business/finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in South Dakota.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify.

Eligible majors/fields: Business/Finance

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Amy Waite at 605-882-5115 or amy@1stdistrict.org.

The Cobell Graduate Academic Year Scholarship

The Cobell Graduate Scholarship Opportunity is for students who are enrolled members of a US Federally-recognized tribe who have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree and are in pursuit of a Master’s, Doctorate, or Professional Degree. Duplicate degrees cannot be funded (i.e. second master’s degree). After a review of institutionally provided information, some students may receive a lesser scholarship award to stay within the annual cost-of-attendance.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be enrolled members of a US Federally recognized tribe who have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree and are in pursuit of a Master’s, Doctorate, or Professional Degree.  Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 3.00 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY university

 

Questions:

Gary Pierce at 505-313-0032 or scholarships@cobellscholar.org.

The Cobell Undergraduate Scholarship

The Cobell Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity is a non-renewable competitive scholarship that provides scholarship support to enrolled members of US Federally-recognized tribes with strong academic records who can demonstrate financial need and have not yet earned a four-year Bachelor’s degree. Available for students planning to attend a non-profit, public or private and accredited institution as a full-time degree seeking student. Duplicate degrees cannot be funded (i.e. No second Bachelor’s degrees). The award amount can be up to $5,000 a year for first time applicants, and up to $10,000 for returning Cobell Scholars. (Though requirements state that students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, a lower GPA may be considered)

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Gary Pierce at 505-313-0032 or scholarships@cobellscholar.org.

Prevention Magazine Scholarship

Students looking to qualify for a $500 scholarship sponsored by Prevention Magazine can write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse. Students must currently be a high school senior enrolled in a high school located in Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Students must have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc. Scholarship information can be found on page 5 of the linked online edition of Prevention Magazine.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.50 to qualify.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

208-287-0375 or preventionmagazine1@gmail.com.

CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship

In an aim to increase access to higher education and broadening a diverse candidate pool for the future STEM workforce, CodeWizardsHQ has created the Educational Scholarship to support students in the attainment of their dreams. In order to apply students must provide proof of financial eligibility, a letter of recommendation, a statement of purpose essay, a curriculum Vitae (summary of experience and skills), Unofficial Transcript, and an optional video. See scholarship application for full details.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Margaret Choi at 800-213-2417 or margaret@codewizardshq.com.

Boom & Bucket’s Student Scholarship Program

Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. Please submit your application by 12:00PM central time on March 31st of each calendar year. Winners will be chosen by April 15th. The winning scholarship will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment.

 

Eligibility:

Eligible majors/fields: Construction Engineering. Infrastructure Engineering. Structural Engineering

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Josh MacDonald at (888)-417-3477 or josh@boomandbuckets.com.

Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship

Our goal is to help as many college students with Down syndrome as we possibly can to go for their dreams of higher education and independence!
Awarded $1000-$10,000Students must be at least 18 years old and have the desire and intent to enroll or continue in a post-secondary class or program that will enhance their life through employment skills, independent living or life skills, or interests in any other areas. Students must provide copies of high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of completion), high school transcript if graduating in the spring of this year, or proof of acceptance to or current enrollment in a post-secondary program. Individuals who have previously been awarded a Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship can apply for another scholarship as soon as the following year.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Liz Plachta at (512) 879-7801 or Liz@rubysrainbow.org.

DOD Cyber Security Scholarship Program

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.