This scholarship was established in 2000 by Rosemary Skluzak in loving memory of her husband, Delmar, on the 20-year anniversary of his death. Delmar graduated from Kimball Public High School in 1938 and served as a noted insurance agent in the Kimball area for nearly 40 years. Rosemary grew up in Woonsocket, SD. She and Delmar married in 1958 and made their home in Kimball, where they raised three children, Shelly, Dell, and Cory. 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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of Kimball Public High School in Kimball, SD
- Must be in top 50% of graduating class
- Participates in school and community activities
Applicable Institutions:
Any technical college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was created in memory of David Jay Schmidt by his siblings. Born in 1953 as the sixth child in a family of 10 children, David grew up on a farm near Dell Rapids and, following his high school graduation, he joined the US Navy hoping to earn enough money to put himself through college. His dream was to attend Georgia Tech to study engineering and play football. David passed away at 19 years old after an accident at Oak Harbor Naval Station on Whidbey Island, Washington.
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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of Dell Rapids Public High School in Dell Rapids, SD
- Must be in lower 90% of graduating class
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Established by Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, this scholarship honors the achievement and community involvement of area students. Founded in 1939, Davenport Evans is one of South Dakota’s oldest, largest, and most highly respected law firms. There are now more than 30 Davenport Evans lawyers serving clients in the Great Plains, across the nation, and around the world. Children and immediate family members of the firm’s partners and employees are ineligible for this award. 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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of high schools in Brookings, Clay, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody or Turner counties of South Dakota
- Scholarship requires minimum 28 ACT score
- Participation in school and community activities
Applicable Institutions:
· Any SOUTH DAKOTA four-year college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was established in 1989 by members of the Minnehaha County Deputies Association, comprised of members of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department who share a common belief in the importance of being active in the community in which we live.
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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of a Minnehaha County public or private high school
- Participation in school and community activities
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was created by the Dakota Gold Soccer Association to promote a positive soccer environment in the Sioux Falls area and to assist the Sioux Falls soccer community at large. In 2009, the Dakota Gold Soccer Association and the Sioux Falls Soccer Association merged to form the Dakota Alliance Soccer Club. 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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of a Sioux Falls area high school
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.0
- Participation in the Dakota Alliance Soccer Club or in Sioux Falls high school soccer program
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
ANY four-year college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was created by the local Chapter of Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters in memory of Martin Cogley and Richard Buffington, who selflessly gave their time and energy to teach insurance and business courses to professionals in the Sioux Falls area. This scholarship benefits a graduating high school senior from the Sioux Empire who wishes to pursue an academic degree from an accredited institution and who demonstrates an interest in business.
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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school in South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, or northwest Iowa
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5
- Participation in school and community activities
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
Any four-year college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was established in 1998 in honor of Bill Barlow, who retired after 30 years as president of the Sioux Empire United Way. More than 300 Sioux Falls area individuals and businesses contributed to this scholarship fund, which is intended to offer encouragement and support to a young man or woman who endeavors, after a bad start, to make the most of his/her potential.
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:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- Sioux Falls public or private or alternative high school graduating seniors or Sioux Falls residents who have earned a GED
- For graduates of a public or private high school: Maintains a cumulative GPA no greater than 3.0
- For graduates of an alternative school or who have earned a GED: No GPA requirement
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Established by siblings Anna Lind and Paul Lind, life-long residents of the Alcester area, this scholarship is one of five awards established to benefit graduating high school seniors from the Alcester, SD community. Alcester was always Paul and Anna’s hope, and thanks to their foresight, it’s where their scholarship will make a difference – for good, for ever.
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:
- Applicants must be Alcester -Hudson High School seniors.
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
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.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: April 19, 2025
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
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.
