Creative Arts

This scholarship is for students pursuing a full-time post-secondary education within a creative arts discipline. Open to all graduating and mature students pursuing a full-time post secondary education. Applications are open to those living in the regions where we operate.

 

Eligibility:

Must be from the Southwest Region of South Dakota: Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish, Meade Counties

 

Field of Study Requirements:

Creative Arts or equivalent

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Amanda Dorscht at (250) 841-9301 or admin@hy-techdrilling.com

Left Lateral Leap

This scholarship is for students pursuing an educational path which emphasizes innovative thinking. Open to all graduating and mature students pursuing a full-time post secondary education. Applications are open to those living in the regions where we operate.

 

Eligibility:

Must be from the Southwest Region of South Dakota: Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish, Meade Counties

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Amanda Dorscht at (250) 841-9301 or admin@hy-techdrilling.com

Hy-Tech Drilling Indigenous Scholarship

Open to graduating and mature Indigenous students who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities.

Applications are open to those living in the regions where Hy-Tech Drilling operates.

 

Eligibility:

  • Students from the Southwest Region of South Dakota: Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish, Meade Counties
  • Must be American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

 

Questions:

Amanda Dorscht at (250) 841-9301 or admin@hy-techdrilling.com

Area Federal Credit Union Scholarships

Area Federal Credit Union (Area FCU) understands the importance of higher education. In order to encourage its pursuit, we will offer five (5) $1,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic school year to Area FCU members attending a two- or four-year post-secondary accredited college or university or a technical/vocational school.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Students must be in good standing with the school in which they are enrolled or have recently graduated from and have a GPA greater than 2.5.
  • Applicants must be a member of Area Federal Credit Union (Prior to 2025).
  • Be the primary member on your account which is in good standing.
  • Students must be planning to attend:
    • An accredited college or university or technical/vocational school in the fall upon high school graduation.
    • Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or technical/vocational school.
    • An accredited college or university or technical/vocational school

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any technical college or four-year university

 

Questions:

Allison Maunu at 605-225-2488 or leadership@areafcu.org

AGC of South Dakota

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

Monument Health Respiratory Therapy

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

Monument Health Nursing Scholarship

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

Black Women in STEM

On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the most competitive fields. This year, we’ll be giving away five $6,000 scholarships to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman, and who are pursuing a STEM-related field.

 

TENTATIVE DEADLINE: July 15, 2025

 

Eligibility:

  • This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman
  • Eligible majors/fields: Biotech, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Cybersecurity, Biology, Computer Science, Etc.

 

Applicable Institutions:

  • ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

  • Eden Glass at 980-439-0102 or eglass@redventures.com

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship

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 Respiratory Care Sponsorship

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