This application is to be completed by graduating high school students or college/university students who are currently enrolled in construction-related education programs at a South Dakota technical college or university. This application would be for a variety of scholarships ranging from $500 – $5,500.
Field of Study Requirements:
- Civil Engineering (Buildings/Bridges/Roads)
- Construction Management, Concrete Management
- Construction Tech, Architectural Tech Building Design
- Electrical Construction, Building Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
- CAD
- Plumbing
- Welding
- HVAC
Contact Information:
Justin Rey at 605-941-4717 or justin@sdagc.org
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
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
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.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 31, 2025
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
Applicants must be Sioux Falls high school seniors, recipients will be chosen by GPA, financial need, extracurricular activities, abilities and character.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 15, 2025
Eligibility:
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Amy Molenda at 605-978-1124 or amy.molenda@bankeasy.com
On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the most competitive fields. This year, we’ll be giving away five $6,000 scholarships to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman, and who are pursuing a STEM-related field.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: July 15, 2025
Eligibility:
- This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman
- Eligible majors/fields: Biotech, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Cybersecurity, Biology, Computer Science, Etc.
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Eden Glass at 980-439-0102 or eglass@redventures.com
Arthur Orville Moe was born December 23, 1913 on the family farm near Renner, SD. Hew grew up in the Renner area and attended Thompson Country School. Art entered the United States Army in 1942 and served during World War II. After his discharge in 1943, he returned to the farm. He retired from John Morrell and Company after 32 years. Art established the Arthur O. Moe Scholarship to benefit graduating seniors of Baltic High School in Baltic, SD.
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.
Eligibility:
- Open to Baltic High School graduating seniors
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org
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
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
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
