Established in 1989 by Helmer and Clifford Hovik, this scholarship honors the memory of their parents, Sigrid and Kristian. Sigrid and Kristian believed strongly in the value of higher education, and they worked hard to provide their sons with the opportunity to pursue college degrees. Sigrid and Kristian’s example made them sensitive to the financial strain students and their families often face in providing for college educations. It is with that in mind that the Hoviks established this award.
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:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- Lincoln County residents who are graduating seniors
- Applicants must be members of the Lutheran faith
Applicable Institutions:
ANY four-year college or university in the United States that is affiliated with the Lutheran church
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship was established by Deloris Hopps Dow in honor of her family who farmed near Groton for many years. Helping young people pursue their dreams of higher education is her way of honoring the community that got her off to the right start in life. 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.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
- Groton area high school graduating seniors
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship honors the life of Harry Lee, a long-time pharmacist in Alcester and is designed to benefit 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.
Field of Study Requirements:
- Pharmacy
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Laboratory Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Other Sciences
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors at Alcester-Hudson High School.
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
- Eligible majors/fields: Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Physics, Other Sciences
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship was established in 2000 in loving memory of Kellie Harrison and Ashley Joslyn. These two best friends were inseparable, both in life and death. They enjoyed participating in activities together whether it be school, church or community. After their graduation from Canton High School in Canton, SD in 1999, the two remained friends until they died in a tragic car accident on their way home to Canton. Both girls were considered community leaders. 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.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be graduating seniors who have attended Canton Public High School for a minimum of two academic years.
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship was established in 1997 by Frank Lingo as a way to honor his family, to benefit the community of Canton, SD and to encourage young people to pursue higher education. 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.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need.
- Canton High School graduating seniors
- Top 50% of graduating class
Applicable Institutions:
ANY four-year college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship was established in honor of 10 Teton Lakota young men who, in 1862, risked their lives to save a group of white women and children who had been taken captive during the Dakota Conflict. This scholarship was established for descendants of the Fool Soldiers by relatives of the captives they rescued. 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.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
- Applicants must be descendants of the Fool Soldiers.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
The Equitable Sioux Empire Scholarship (formerly AXA Sioux Empire Scholarship) is awarded to a graduating senior from the Sioux Falls area who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in their school, community or workplace activities. Equitable employees, associates, immediate family members of employees, and associates of the Donor are ineligible for this award.
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 seniors at an accredited public or private high school in the Sioux Falls area.
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY four-year college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
Established by the Bly family, this scholarship is intended to support lifelong learning. The family believes that education and success are not just about the ability to learn but are also about giving back and endeavoring to make the community and world a better place to live.
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:
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of Brandon Valley High School.
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA four-year college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
This scholarship honors the life of Delmer Scott, a 1966 graduate of Alcester High School. Delmer had a special affinity for agriculture and enjoyed being part of the Future Farmers of America organization as a student. Sadly, a car accident took Delmer’s life in June 1996, shortly after his graduation from high school. In celebration of his life and his passion for agriculture, the Scott family designated this award to benefit an Alcester senior who has showed outstanding effort in agriculture courses or in the local FFA chapter.
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 seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School who have participated in agriculture courses or FFA.
- 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 was established in 2000 by Rosemary Skluzak in loving memory of her husband, Delmar, on the 20-year anniversary of his death. Delmar graduated from Kimball Public High School in 1938 and served as a noted insurance agent in the Kimball area for nearly 40 years. Rosemary grew up in Woonsocket, SD. She and Delmar married in 1958 and made their home in Kimball, where they raised three children, Shelly, Dell, and Cory. 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.
Eligibility:
- Kimball Public High School Graduate
- Top 50% of graduating class
Applicable Institutions:
Any technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
