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.
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.
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.
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.
Scholarship is possible through a grant by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation to help students in their academic path to a living wage. Scholarships are for students enrolled in degree programs at Western Dakota Tech pursuing their career goals.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.00 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
Western Dakota Technical College
Questions:
Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Office at 605-718-3061 or WDTScholarship@wdt.edu.
Needs based scholarship is possible through a grant by the South Dakota Education Access Foundation to expand access to postsecondary education. Scholarships are for students pursuing any degree program of study at Western Dakota Tech. Use Western Dakota Technical College’s Universal Scholarship Application to apply.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.00 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
Western Dakota Technical College
Questions:
Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Office at 605-718-3061 or WDTScholarship@wdt.edu.
Scholarships established by the Disabled American Veterans – Northern Hills Chapter 11 for veterans, their spouse, and their children to assist connection with meaningful employment and participating in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. Applications can be submitted through the linked Western Dakota Technical College’s Universal Scholarship Application
Eligibility:
Applicants must be veterans, their spouse, and their children. Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 3.00 to qualify.
Applicable Institutions:
Western Dakota Technical College
Questions:
Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Office at 605-718-3061 or WDTScholarship@wdt.edu.
The Association of General Contractors supports two scholarships to assist with educational expenses required for study in Western Dakota Tech’s Architecture & Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Trades, HVAC/R, and/or Welding Programs. Scholarships are in memory of Dr. Ken Gifford who served as the Director for Western Dakota Tech from 1987-2000.Students interested in applying can use Western Dakota Technical College’s Universal Scholarship Application at the link provided.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify.
Eligible majors/fields: Architecture & Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Trades, HVAC/R Technology, and Welding & Fabrication
Applicable Institutions:
Western Dakota Technical College
Questions:
Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Office at 605-718-3061 or WDTScholarship@wdt.edu.
To provide financial support to students attending a college or university in South Dakota, who is pursuing a career in one of the following areas: Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Law.
Eligibility:
Eligible majors/fields: Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Law
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Kelly Nelson at 605-224-1025 or knelson@sdcommunityfoundation.org.
This scholarship supports students whose family was impacted by a serious or fatal work injury. If your family was impacted by an injury at work or on the farm, please apply. The award amount listed is an estimate and depends on circumstances and financial need.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have family impacted by a serious or fatal work injury. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Dan Nelson at 605-280-2702 or dan_nelson@ncci.com.
