Build Dakota pays all expenses for students to complete an approved high-need program at one of SD’s four technical colleges. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to enroll at a South Dakota technical college. This is a work-based scholarship so we are looking for applicants who have explored the career in which they are interested in entering. In return for the full-ride scholarship, our recipients agree to work in South Dakota, in the field paid for by Build Dakota, for 36-months following program completion. High school seniors and non-traditional aged students are all welcome to apply.
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Full list of approved programs can be found on the Build Dakota website.
Applicable Institutions:
LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC
Questions:
Deni Martin at 605-347-1804 or deni@builddakotascholarships.com
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.
Applicable Institutions:
· ANY technical college or university
Questions:
· Brenda Dreyer at 6052908223 or bdreyer@midco.net
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.
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
SDAHO Enterprises is investing in the future of healthcare in South Dakota with the Nursing & Allied Health Professional Scholarship – this scholarship will support SDBOR students working towards a career in the healthcare field.
Eligibility:
· Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 3.00 to qualify
· Eligible majors/fields: Nursing and Allied Health
Applicable Institutions:
· BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU, USD
Questions:
· Kelsey Grady at 605-789-7535 or kelsey.grady@sdaho.org
This scholarship is for current or past residents of South Dakota or North Dakota to pursue a degree in the broad field of Forestry, including Forest Resource Management, Urban Forestry, Agro-forestry, Biology with a Forestry Emphasis, etc.
Eligibility:
· Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify
· Eligible majors/fields: Forestry
Applicable Institutions:
· ANY technical college or university
Questions:
· Tom Troxel at 605-390-7457 or t_troxel@hills.net
The Lawrence Novotny Scholarship Essay Competition has chosen to provide scholarships to high school seniors who are heading to college and current college or trade school students. Students of any field of study can apply and are available to those who will attend or are already enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school in the state of South Dakota. One high school senior will be awarded a cash scholarship of $250 and one currently enrolled college student will be awarded a cash scholarship of $500. To apply, applicants must complete a packet of information which will include a completed essay on the following topic: Why is teaching 2SLGBTQ+ history in school important.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Lane Madsen at 712-898-1498 or info@eqsd.org
Equality South Dakota’s Audacity Award is a scholarship for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied students who have been engaging in community service and/or activism work that seeks to better the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people in South Dakota. This award is available to high school seniors who are heading to college, university, or trade school as well as current college or trade school students in the state of South Dakota. Students of any field of study can apply and are available to those who will attend or are already enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school. One high school senior will be awarded a cash scholarship of $250 and one currently enrolled college student will be awarded a cash scholarship of $500.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Lane Madsen at 7128981498 or info@eqsd.org
The Mines Merit scholarship program acknowledges and rewards outstanding academic achievements among its recipients. To be eligible for these incoming freshman scholarships, prospective students must be accepted for admission to South Dakota Mines by January 1, 2025 as well as have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA from high school. Scholarship opens September 1, 2024.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 24 and minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
South Dakota Mines
Questions:
Molly Moore at 605-394-5236 or molly.moore@sdsmt.edu
The Premier Equipment CNC Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship available to manufacturing and engineering students (or any student interested in pursuing a career in CNC machining or CNC programming). The Premier Equipment scholarship will help students reach their academic goals and train the next generation of engineers, CNC machinists and CNC programmers.
Eligibility:
Eligible majors/fields: Engineering, Manufacturing
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
George Jones at (407) 786-2000 or scholarship@premierequipment.com
Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 and $500 given to SD high school seniors pursuing a career or degree in agriculture.
Eligibility:
Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture related
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Bailey Veskrna at 6058302590 or Mbveskrna@gmail.com
