Rush Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established to benefit employees of North American Truck and Trailer and their children. North American Truck and Trailer is a premier heavy and medium duty truck and trailer dealership with locations throughout the Great Plains. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Field of Study Requirements:

  • Business (4 year degree)
  • Teaching (4 year degree)
  • Transportation (2 year degree)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors who are children of full-time employees of North American Truck & Trailer or graduating seniors who are residents of Lincoln, Minnehaha, Turner or McCook counties in South Dakota
  • Minimum high school GPA: 2.5
  • Participation in school and community activities

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, or North Dakota technical college or university

 

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Robert W. Best Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Betty Best to honor her husband’s dedication to family and community. During his career, Robert W. Best invested his time and talents in the Sioux Falls community.

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 competitive scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

 

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Sioux Falls Christian School or a public high school in Sioux Falls, SD
  • Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

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Regina “Grandma” Evans Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Regina “Grandma” Evans in gratitude to the hundreds of Dell Rapids students who have touched her life. The award benefits graduating Dell Rapids seniors and is designed to encourage students to pursue their dreams through higher education. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of a public or private high school in Dell Rapids, SD
  • Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

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Raymond Eddy Scholarship

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Sioux Falls Public Schools who plan to attend an accredited college or university in South Dakota. Financial need is a must. An outstanding GPA is not a distinguishing criterion for the award. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year. This scholarship offers multiple awards and is renewable.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Sioux Falls Public Schools Scholarship with financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Ralph and Dorris Wallin Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Ralph Wallin, the former owner of Mailway Printers, and his wife, Doris, to celebrate the community they loved and that had supported their business for 30 years.

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be residents of Minnehaha or Lincoln counties in South Dakota
  • Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or nontraditional students attending college for the first time
  • Minimum high school GPA: 5
  • Must be 25 years or younger

 

Applicable Institutions:

LATC, MTC, STC

 

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Osmann Family Native American Scholarship

Established by Allan and Adeline Osmann in 1998, this scholarship is designed to help high school graduates of Native American descent pursue higher education. The Osmann’s had many community interests, but they were most enthusiastic about supporting children and education. This scholarship is one way they can do both.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of South Dakota high schools who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe
  • Minimum high school GPA: 2.5

 

Applicable Institutions:

BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU, USD, LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC

 

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Norman W. Ranschau Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to celebrate the life and legacy of Norman Walter Ranschau. Norman had a passion for farming. He valued the importance of continually learning and expanding his knowledge in all aspects of farm management. This scholarship offers support for students planning to pursue a degree in agriculture-related fields.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Field of Study Requirements:

  • Agriculture

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors who are residents of:
    • Lyon or Sioux Counties in Iowa
    • Rock County in Minnesota
    • State of South Dakota
  • Participation in ag-related activities
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Myrtle and David Blomquist Scholarship

Established by family and friends of Myrtle and David Blomquist, this scholarship honors their generosity and their belief in the value of education. The award is designed to benefit graduating seniors of Sisseton High School.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Sisseton High School in Sisseton, SD
  • Need Minimum high school GPA: 3.0
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

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Murray A. Rowe and Helen I. Rowe Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship honors the dedication of Murray and Helen Rowe to the Canton, SD community. Education and Canton C Hawks have been their lifelong passion. Building a strong community of faith and love is their legacy. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Canton High School in Canton, SD
  • Minimum high school GPA: 3.0
  • Participation in school and community activities

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Mary Scott Award

This scholarship honors the life of Mary Scott, a 1989 graduate of Alcester High School. Mary’s life ended tragically in December 1994 following a car accident. This scholarship is open to Alcester-Hudson High School seniors who have participated and excelled in Family and Consumer Science or Family, Career, and Community Leadership of America and demonstrate financial need.

 

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School in Alcester, SD
  • Participation in Family and Consumer Science or Family, Career, and Community Leadership of America (FCCLA)
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

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