Norman W. Ranschau Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to celebrate the life and legacy of Norman Walter Ranschau. Norman had a passion for farming. He valued the importance of continually learning and expanding his knowledge in all aspects of farm management. This scholarship offers support for students planning to pursue a degree in agriculture-related fields.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Field of Study Requirements:

  • Agriculture

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors who are residents of:
    • Lyon or Sioux Counties in Iowa
    • Rock County in Minnesota
    • State of South Dakota
  • Participation in ag-related activities
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Mary Scott Award

This scholarship honors the life of Mary Scott, a 1989 graduate of Alcester High School. Mary’s life ended tragically in December 1994 following a car accident. This scholarship is open to Alcester-Hudson High School seniors who have participated and excelled in Family and Consumer Science or Family, Career, and Community Leadership of America and demonstrate financial need.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School in Alcester, SD
  • Participation in Family and Consumer Science or Family, Career, and Community Leadership of America (FCCLA)
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Mark Bielen Scholarship

This scholarship honors Mark Bielen’s contributions to our community and his example of creativity, caring and excellence. Because Mark believed that “helping students helps us all,” this scholarship was established by his family and ReliaMax colleagues to honor his contributions to our community.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of an accredited high school in Minnehaha or Lincoln County in South Dakota
  • Participation in school or community activities
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Louis H. Shoraga Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Louis H. Shoraga, an Alcester physician who passed away in 1976. The award benefits graduating high school seniors from the Alcester, SD community.

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School in Alcester, SD
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Kimberly Rose Means – Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1997 to honor the memory of 11-year-old Kimberly Rose Means, who died in a tragic car accident in June 1981 on her way to participate in the annual Freedom Run at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Among the Sioux people, Kimberly symbolizes all that is good and honorable. She knew that the price of a dream worth having is the cost of seeing that dream realized.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American Tribe
  • Minimum high school GPA: 0
  • Participates in school and community activities

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Justin Lake College Scholarship – Huron / James Valley

Friends and family established the Justin Lake College Scholarship Fund to benefit graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education. Awarded to a graduating senior of Tea Area High School in Tea, SD, and Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School in Huron, SD. Additional awards are available to graduating seniors who attend any South Dakota high school.

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:

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Huron High School or James Valley Christian 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.

Justin Lake College Scholarship – Tea Area

Friends and family established the Justin Lake College Scholarship Fund to benefit graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education. Awarded to a graduating senior of Tea Area High School in Tea, SD, and Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School in Huron, SD. Additional awards are available to graduating seniors who attend any South Dakota high school.

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:

  • Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Tea Area 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.

Justin Lake College Scholarship

Friends and family established the Justin Lake College Scholarship Fund to benefit graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education. Awarded to a graduating senior of Tea Area High School in Tea, SD, and Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School in Huron, SD. Additional awards are available to graduating seniors who attend any South Dakota high school.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Awarded to graduating seniors of South Dakota high schools
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Junior League of Sioux Falls Scholarship

The Junior League of Sioux Falls is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of other women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be female graduating seniors of an accredited high school or home school program
  • Applicants must be residents of Minnehaha or Lincoln counties in South Dakota
  • Minimum ACT score: 23 (or minimum SAT score: 1060)
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jon Richter Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Lennox Ducks Unlimited chapter and family members to honor the life of Jon Richter. Although Jon’s life ended far too soon, family and friends hope his legacy will live on through this scholarship. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Lennox High School.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions: