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
Equality South Dakota’s Audacity Award is a scholarship for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied students who have been engaging in community service and/or activism work that seeks to better the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people in South Dakota. This award is available to high school seniors who are heading to college, university, or trade school as well as current college or trade school students in the state of South Dakota. 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. 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.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Lane Madsen at 7128981498 or info@eqsd.org
The Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship is awarded to any veteran, Guard/Reserve, or active duty military service member who has demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement. Scholarship will open 6/27/2024.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum college GPA of 3.00 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Jolie Hauck at 605-312-7471 or educationalassistance@sanfordhealth.org
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
Army ROTC is a program that allows you to attend college and earn any degree while simultaneously completing requirements to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. You can serve full time or part time in the Army as an Officer. You will earn a minor in Military Science along with the degree that you chose. Student elects how scholarship is paid out each term. Can be used with some other scholarships.
Tentative Deadline: March 4, 2025
Eligibility:
Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.50 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
SDSMT, SDSU, USD
Questions:
Karl Miller at (605) 677-6059 or karl.f.miller@usd.edu
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
Applicants must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student, be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university and submit their application, with all components, by the deadline. Students must submit an essay on the topic listed on the website.
Eligibility:
Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship at 1-800-LAW-3030 or marketing@brookslawgroup.com
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay describing your educational career and life goals and explaining your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Essay and application submissions must be sent by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: June 10, 2025
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Grant Parker at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
The South Dakota Bankers Foundation annually offers five named scholarships awarded directly to students attending a South Dakota college who are pursuing a career in banking or finance. Applicants must be in their junior year, entering their senior year of college during the 2024-2025 school year. Please refer to your academic handbook if you need clarification for junior/senior credit qualifications.
$4,000 Alan M. Graff Scholarship
$3,000 David S. Birkeland Scholarship
$3,000 Herman Lerdal Scholarship
$3,000 Joyce Hazeltine Scholarship
$1,500 Deb Gates Scholarship
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29, 2024. Notification of award status will be made by Friday, May 3, 2024, and if chosen, the scholarship award will be paid directly to the student’s university.
Eligibility:
Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Eligible majors/fields: Business, Finance, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Marketing
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Halley Lee at 605.224.1653 or hlee@sdba.com.
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.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: April 19, 2025
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
