This scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Dell Rapids Public High School who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school. Applicants must also be ranked in the lower 90 percent of their graduating class and demonstrate financial need. The selection panel gives preference to qualified applicants who have not received other scholarship awards.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be graduating seniors of Dell Rapids Public High School. 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.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating seniors of high schools in Brookings, Clay, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, or Turner counties of South Dakota. They must also have high academic achievement as demonstrated by cumulative GPA, class rank, and ACT score of 28 or higher; plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in South Dakota; and be involved in school and community activities. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a desire to pursue and meet educational goals. Children and immediate family members of the firm’s partners and employees are not eligible for the award. This scholarship offers multiple awards.
Eligibility:
· Applicants must be graduating seniors of high schools in Brookings, Clay, Lake, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody, or Turner Counties.
· Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
· Scholarship Requires minimum ACT of 28 score to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
· Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
· Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org
Successful candidates for this award must be graduating from a Minnehaha County public or private high school and planning to attend a South Dakota college or university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Additional criteria include participation in extra-curricular and community activities and a desire and ability to succeed in a chosen career field.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Minnehaha County public or private high school and planning to attend a South Dakota college or university. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
To be eligible for this award, applicants must be graduating seniors from high schools throughout South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota, and Northwest Iowa who plan to attend an accredited, four-year college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need; have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; participate in extra-curricular and community activities, and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society.
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:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship provides an award for the first year of higher education at an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school for students from the Sioux Falls area who have a financial need. Applicants must be graduating seniors of an alternative school, or of a Sioux Falls area public or private high school, or have earned a GED. Applicants graduating from a public or private high school must have a cumulative GPA of no greater than 3.0. There is no GPA requirement for applicants graduating from an alternative school or for those who have earned a GED.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 25, 2025
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors from Sioux Falls public or private high school or alternative high school graduates.
- 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
Awarded to an Alcester-Hudson High School senior based on need and other criteria. This scholarship is one of five awards established by local philanthropists to benefit graduating high school seniors from the Alcester community. Anna Lind and Paul Lind — brother and sister — were life-long residents of the area. Alcester was always Paul and Anna’s home, and thanks to their foresight, it’s where their scholarship will make a difference, for good, for ever.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 25, 2025
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:
- Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org
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.
The Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Program has been established to award scholarships to immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier & desire to further their education. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger. You must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school during the year of application. This scholarship may also be granted to a family member of a SD National Guard soldier who is physically challenged as determined by the American Disabilities Act passed on July 25, 1990. Funds are granted through Day County Coyote Hunt. The number and value of scholarships awarded each year will be determined by the Day County Coyote Hunt Executive Committee. Only winners will be notified, and arrangement will be made for payment.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Rick Williamson at 605-321-4935
First District Development Company, South Dakota’s small business finance partner, is pleased to offer five – $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business/finance related field.To be eligible for a First District Development Company scholarship, you must be a US Citizen attending a South Dakota High School as a Senior. Students must be accepted into a business/finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in South Dakota.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify.
Eligible majors/fields: Business/Finance
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Amy Waite at 605-882-5115 or amy@1stdistrict.org.
