NEW! – SD CattleWomen Scholarship

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

2K Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health Scholarship

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 Nursing & Allied Health Professional Scholarship

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

South Dakota Department of Transportation Scholarship & Employment Opportunity

The SDDOT is offering a scholarship opportunity of up to $8,000 per year (with a maximum of $16,000) to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who attend an ABET-accredited university and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Recipient shall remain employed by the SDDOT for a period of at least 18 months for each year of scholarship paid. Multiple positions available throughout the state.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 2.50 to qualify

Eligible majors/fields: Civil Engineering or a related field

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Courtney Storm at 6059104548 or courtney.storm@state.sd.us

The Lawrence Novotny Scholarship

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

Premier Equipment Scholarship

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

Samuel K. Hoffart Scholarship

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

Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota Scholarship

South Dakota resident, attend a state Technical College in South Dakota, US citizen, demonstrate financial need, scholarships can be applied for each year for up to three years.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC

 

Questions:

Richard McBride at sd.yorkrite@gmail.com

Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Scholarship

South Dakota resident, Senior going into their first year of post-secondary education.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jason Winterringer at 605-760-4828 or 65scout80@gmail.com

Paul Georgas Memorial Award

This award is a one-time $1000 award to one student based on academic merit, participation in extracurricular activities and community service, one letter of recommendation from one of the applicant’s current or former teachers, and a personal essay. Eligibility: To apply, the student must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate a desire to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education at a four-year South Dakota college or university following high school.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.80 to qualify

Eligible majors/fields: Education

 

Applicable Institutions:

BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, USD, Private SD School

 

Questions:

Alexia Gillen at 605-545-4109 or alexia.gillen@gmail.com