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.
The Cobell Graduate Scholarship Opportunity is for students who are enrolled members of a US Federally-recognized tribe who have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree and are in pursuit of a Master’s, Doctorate, or Professional Degree. Duplicate degrees cannot be funded (i.e. second master’s degree). After a review of institutionally provided information, some students may receive a lesser scholarship award to stay within the annual cost-of-attendance.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled members of a US Federally recognized tribe who have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree and are in pursuit of a Master’s, Doctorate, or Professional Degree. Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 3.00 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY university
Questions:
Gary Pierce at 505-313-0032 or scholarships@cobellscholar.org.
The Cobell Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity is a non-renewable competitive scholarship that provides scholarship support to enrolled members of US Federally-recognized tribes with strong academic records who can demonstrate financial need and have not yet earned a four-year Bachelor’s degree. Available for students planning to attend a non-profit, public or private and accredited institution as a full-time degree seeking student. Duplicate degrees cannot be funded (i.e. No second Bachelor’s degrees). The award amount can be up to $5,000 a year for first time applicants, and up to $10,000 for returning Cobell Scholars. (Though requirements state that students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, a lower GPA may be considered)
Eligibility:
Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Gary Pierce at 505-313-0032 or scholarships@cobellscholar.org.
First-time, transfer and graduate students are all eligible for the Wokini Scholarship. Students must be tribally enrolled in a federally recognized tribe in the United States, including Alaskan Natives, and provide tribal enrollment documentation. This scholarship is open to all majors.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be tribally enrolled in a federally recognized tribe in the United States.
Applicable Institutions:
SDSU
Questions:
Students interested in applying can use SDSU’s universal scholarship application form found at the included link. Questions can be directed to Lisa Schramm at 605-688-5393 or lisa.schramm@sdstate.edu.
The Jackrabbit Guarantee is awarded to first-time, full-time students with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Amounts will vary between $1,000 to $4,000 annually based on high school merit achievements. Students interested in applying can use SDSU’s universal scholarship application form found at the included link.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
South Dakota State University
Questions:
Lisa Schramm at 605-688-5393 or lisa.schramm@sdstate.edu.
Students looking to qualify for a $500 scholarship sponsored by Prevention Magazine can write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse. Students must currently be a high school senior enrolled in a high school located in Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Students must have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc. Scholarship information can be found on page 5 of the linked online edition of Prevention Magazine.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.50 to qualify.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
208-287-0375 or preventionmagazine1@gmail.com.
In an aim to increase access to higher education and broadening a diverse candidate pool for the future STEM workforce, CodeWizardsHQ has created the Educational Scholarship to support students in the attainment of their dreams. In order to apply students must provide proof of financial eligibility, a letter of recommendation, a statement of purpose essay, a curriculum Vitae (summary of experience and skills), Unofficial Transcript, and an optional video. See scholarship application for full details.
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:
Margaret Choi at 800-213-2417 or margaret@codewizardshq.com.
Southeast Tech awards scholarships to eligible students who have completed courses at the Sioux Falls School District’s Career and Technical Education Academy. Awards range between $500-$1,000.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed courses at the Sioux Falls School District’s Career and Technical Education Academy.
Applicable Institutions:
Southeast Technical College
Questions:
Megan Fischer at 605-367-4624 or FinancialAid@southeasttech.edu.
Land a $5,000/year scholarship ($10,000 total if received as a first-year student). Southeast Technical College will award up to four full-time scholarships in one or two-year programs. You must possess a 3.0 GPA, both for initial award (high school GPA) and annual renewal. Preference will be given to students who provide an employment record during high school.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify.
Applicable Institutions:
Southeast Technical College
Questions:
Megan Fischer at 605-367-4624 or FinancialAid@southeasttech.edu.