The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program is for Native American students provides support for freshman Native American students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resources degree at any postsecondary institution.
Eligibility:
- Enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota
- Resident of South Dakota or North Dakota
- Demonstrated academic achievement
- High school senior planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field
Applicable Institutions:
- Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
The Agricultural Graduate School Scholarship, sponsored by Travelers Motor Club, is designed to help retain talent in South Dakota to support South Dakota’s agriculture industry.
Eligibility:
- It is open to students from South Dakota, pursuing a graduate degree in research, animal science, agriculture business or agriculture education at an accredited South Dakota school.
- Eligible graduate students include on-campus and distance education students who are pursuing any master’s or doctoral program, agriculture teacher certification program (CERT/FCSC) or graduate certificate program (GCERT).
Applicable Institutions:
Accredited South Dakota Schools
Questions:
Samantha Bowman
6055543022
SBowman@sdfu.org
The SD Farmers Union “Farming For The Future” media challenge offers a scholarship program for college and high school seniors interested in agriculture, aiming to bridge the gap between farm and fork. Participants will develop communication skills and advocate for South Dakota agriculture by sharing personal experiences or exploring agricultural topics through social media. Over seven weeks, students will network with industry professionals and engage in weekly challenges focused on specific agricultural products or issues, earning mini-scholarships and accumulating points towards larger scholarships. The top five participants will also have the opportunity to attend the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention.
Eligibility:
Must be current college student or high school seniors who is interested in agriculture.
Applicable Institutions:
All Schools
Questions:
Samantha Bowman
605.554.3022
SBowman@sdfu.org
The MTC Alumni Legacy Scholarship is designed to benefit the children, grandchildren and siblings of MTC’s alumni.
Eligibility:
An incoming student whose parent, grandparent, step-parent, brother or sister graduated from MTC is eligible to receive this scholarship.
Applicable Institutions:
Mitchell Technical College
Questions:
Robin Jacobsen
605.995.7144
robin.jacobsen@mitchelltech.edu
The generous faculty and staff of Mitchell Technical College contribute to the MTC Foundation to provide these scholarships to MTC students.
Eligibility:
These scholarships are awarded to full-time incoming students each year.
Applicable Institutions:
Mitchell Technical College
Questions:
Robin Jacobsen
605.995.7144
robin.jacobsen@mitchelltech.edu
The Gene Haas Scholarship was established in 2017 with funds received from the Gene Haas Foundation. The scholarship will be given to students enrolled in a machining-based training and/or engineering program at the postsecondary level.
Eligibility:
Degree(s) required: Machining & Manufacturing and Automation Engineering
Applicable Institutions:
Mitchell Technical College
Questions:
Robin Jacobsen at 605.995.7144
robin.jacobsen@mitchelltech.edu
South Dakota Cattlewomen (SDCW) is dedicated to promoting the beef industry in South Dakota. SDCW will award two – $1,000 scholarships to a young person attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the upcoming semester.
This scholarship can be used at any accredited university, 2 year or 4-year college or technical school.
POSTMARK DEADLINE is JULY 1, 2025. Please go to the linked URL for more detailed information on requirements.
Contact Information:
Brenda Dreyer at 605-290-8223 or bdreyer@midco.net
Row Zero is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student each year pursuing an undergraduate course of study in a field focused on data and analytics. To apply, students must write an essay (500 word limit) or record a YouTube video (2 minute limit) about your career goals, passion for analytical thinking, and the role spreadsheets have played and will play in your career.
Field of Study Requirements:
Student must be pursuing an undergraduate course of study in a field focused on data analytics. Analytical programs include but are not limited to accounting, economics, engineering, business, math, statistics, finance, data analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, information science, or any other analytical field.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Contact Information:
Mark Tressler at (715) 602-0686 or contact@rowzero.io
This scholarship is for graduating and mature students pursuing an educational path in welding, machining, or mechanics. Applications are open to those living in the regions where Hy-Tech Drilling operates.
Eligibility:
Must be from the Southwest Region of South Dakota: Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish, Meade Counties
Field of Study Requirements:
Trades- Welding, Machining, Mechanics or equivalent
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Amanda Dorscht at (250) 841-9301 or admin@hy-techdrilling.com
This scholarship is for students pursuing a full-time post-secondary education within a creative arts discipline. Open to all graduating and mature students pursuing a full-time post secondary education. Applications are open to those living in the regions where we operate.
Eligibility:
Must be from the Southwest Region of South Dakota: Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish, Meade Counties
Field of Study Requirements:
Creative Arts or equivalent
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Amanda Dorscht at (250) 841-9301 or admin@hy-techdrilling.com
