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
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:
This scholarship was established to celebrate the life and legacy of Norman Walter Ranschau. Norman had a passion for farming. He valued the importance of continually learning and expanding his knowledge in all aspects of farm management. This scholarship offers support for students planning to pursue a degree in agriculture-related fields.
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to award more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.
Field of Study Requirements:
Agriculture
Eligibility:
- Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
- Lyon County, Iowa, Sioux County, Iowa, Rock County, Minnesota or South Dakota high school graduating seniors
- Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.
