Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program is for Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota. It is preferred that the student be a high school senior planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field, though other majors would be accepted. Students can apply using the SD Board of Regents’ Scholarship Application Portal.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota.
- Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture or natural resources or related field (preferred)
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or kerri.richards@sdbor.edu
The Annis I. Fowler/Kaden scholarship awards funding to students who are first time freshman and intend to major in Elementary Education. Students can apply on the SD Board of Regents Online Scholarship Application Portal.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
- Eligible majors/fields: Elementary Education – Teaching
Applicable Institutions:
- BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, USD
Questions:
- Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or Kerri.richards@sdbor.edu
The Dakota Corps Scholarship was created to keep young people in South Dakota by giving students financial access to outstanding postsecondary education and encouraging them to remain in South Dakota post-graduation.
Among other requirements – Eligible students must have a 27 ACT and plan to pursue one of the established critical need areas.
Eligible Students can apply using the SD Board of Regents online Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 27 and minimum high school GPA of 2.80 to qualify
- Eligible majors/fields: Select teacher majors, registered nurse, accountant/auditor, information technology, and select engineering
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or Kerri.Richards@sdbor.edu
Build Dakota pays all expenses for students to complete an approved high-need program at one of SD’s four technical colleges. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to enroll at a South Dakota technical college. This is a work-based scholarship so we are looking for applicants who have explored the career in which they are interested in entering. In return for the full-ride scholarship, our recipients agree to work in South Dakota, in the field paid for by Build Dakota, for 36-months following program completion. High school seniors and non-traditional aged students are all welcome to apply.
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Full list of approved programs can be found on the Build Dakota website.
Applicable Institutions:
LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC
Questions:
Deni Martin at 605-347-1804 or deni@builddakotascholarships.com
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
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 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
This scholarship is for current or past residents of South Dakota or North Dakota to pursue a degree in the broad field of Forestry, including Forest Resource Management, Urban Forestry, Agro-forestry, Biology with a Forestry Emphasis, etc.
Eligibility:
· Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify
· Eligible majors/fields: Forestry
Applicable Institutions:
· ANY technical college or university
Questions:
· Tom Troxel at 605-390-7457 or t_troxel@hills.net
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 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
