South Dakota Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers a scholarship for South Dakota State University (SDSU) students majoring in Horticulture for 2025-2026. Selection is made by the SDSU Department of Plant Science Scholarship Committee. Selection is based on the following guidelines: Recipient shall be a junior or senior, shall major in Horticulture, shall demonstrate financial need, shall be a resident of South Dakota, and shall demonstrate promise to their profession and good academic standing.
Field of Study Requirements:
Horticulture
Eligibility Requirements:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- University junior or senior
- SDSU Horticulture major in good academic standing and ability to demonstrate promise to their profession
- South Dakota resident
Applicable Institutions:
South Dakota State University
Contact Information:
Connie Earley at 605-428-5926 or tcearley@siouxvalley.net
Dacotah Bank is excited to continue supporting students with its annual scholarship program. This year, Dacotah Bank will award one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, twenty-nine individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application.
Dacotah Bank is committed to helping young people in its communities pursue higher education. To be eligible, high school seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota, and the applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota
- Applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Contact Information:
Brittney Paulson at 605-226-5391 or brittney.paulson@dacotahbank.com
The Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club is excited to announce the availability of a scholarship for students in need of financial assistance. Now in its 13th year, this scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend any SD post-secondary institution of higher learning as freshmen.
To qualify, applicants must plan to attend an in-state post-secondary school. While top academic standing is not required, the committee seeks students who are hardworking and motivated to succeed.
Eligibility Requirements:
- South Dakota Resident
- Financial Need
- High school senior going into their first year of post-secondary education in SD
- Application must be received by March 13, 2026
- Attachments Required (*Please email Only 2 PDF documents):
- First PDF Includes: Application Form, Essay Answers, Applicant’s Photo
- Second PDF Includes: Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Overview of Required Materials List
- Scholarship Application Form
- Answers to essay questions
- Photo of applicant inserted at the bottom of this PDF
- Letter of recommendation (LOR)
- Email Application to: TheTitanFoundation.TTF@gmail.com
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Contact Information:
Trevor Fitzpatrick at 605-740-0401 or thetitanfoundation.ttf@gmail.com
This application is to be completed by graduating high school students or college/university students who are currently enrolled in construction-related education programs at a South Dakota technical college or university. This application would be for a variety of scholarships ranging from $500 – $5,500.
Field of Study Requirements:
- Civil Engineering (Buildings/Bridges/Roads)
- Construction Management, Concrete Management
- Construction Tech, Architectural Tech Building Design
- Electrical Construction, Building Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
- CAD
- Plumbing
- Welding
- HVAC
Contact Information:
Justin Rey at 605-941-4717 or justin@sdagc.org
The Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered therapist (RT).
Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $40,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.
Field of Study Requirements:
Respiratory Therapy
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions
ANY technical college or university
Contact Information:
Resources Inbox at 605-755-5510 or resources@monument.health
The Nursing Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered nurse (RN).
Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $25,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.
Field of Study Requirements:
Nursing
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Contact Information:
Resources Inbox at 6057555510 or Resources@monument.health
Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 31, 2025
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Construction Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Engineering
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Josh MacDonald at 888-417-3477 or josh@boomandbuckets.com
Empowering the next generation of leaders with integrity, the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship awards three exceptional South Dakota students with $2,000 each, thanks to support from the BBB Education Foundation.
The scholarship awards three $2,000 scholarships to be used at an accredited college or trade school of choice. Scholarships are awarded following an independent review by a panel of volunteer judges with preference given to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and those who are first-generation college students.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Josh Planos at 800-649-6814 ext. 8526 or communications@bbbinc.org
Avera offers a sponsorship to individuals planning a career in Respiratory Therapy. $15,000 paid directly to your school, $15,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and up to $10,000 of student loan forgiveness. Individual will provide a 3-year full time work commitment to Avera. To apply, contact Avera’s Career Planning Service to inquire.
https://www.avera.org/careers/career-planning-service/
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Pam Hilber at 6053228955 or pam.hilber@avera.org
Avera offers a sponsorship to individuals planning a career as a Medical Lab Technician in certain locations of Avera. $10,000 paid directly to your school, $10,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment assistance. Individuals will agree to a 3 year full-time work commitment to Avera upon graduation. Contact Avera’s Career Planning Service to inquire.
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Pam Hilber at 605-322-8955 or pam.hilber@avera.org
