Scholarship Focus: Agriculture

CHS Scholarship

The CHS Scholarship at Mitchell Technical College provides financial assistance to both incoming and current students (1st and 2nd year students) pursuing agricultural-related degrees.

 

Eligibility:

  • Must complete the Mitchell Tech scholarship application
  • Must be enrolled in either the Precision Ag Technology, Animal Science, Ag Business, or Agronomy programs

 

Applicable Institutions:

MTC

 

Questions:

Robin Jacobsen

605.995.7144

robin.jacobsen@mitchelltech.edu

Spaans Legacy Scholarship

The Spaans Legacy Scholarship at Mitchell Technical College is awarded to students within the Animal Science, Ag Business, and Agronomy programs.

 

Eligibility:

  • Must be an Incoming Student
  • Must be enrolled full time in Animal Science, Ag Business or Agronomy
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Must complete the online MTC scholarship application

 

Applicable Institutions:

MTC

 

Questions:

Robin Jacobsen

605.995.7144

robin.jacobsen@mitchelltech.edu

Klingbeil Scholarship

The Klingbeil Scholarship is a competitive award for outstanding high school seniors planning to major in agriculture-related fields at South Dakota State University (SDSU).

 

Eligibility:

  • Awarded to outstanding high school seniors based on academic and extracurricular activities.
  • Students must major in agricultural systems technology, agronomy or precision agriculture.
  • Students are chosen through a competitive selection process that could include an interview.
  • At a minimum, students selected for consideration must have a 22 or higher ACT composite or superscore (or SAT equivalent) or have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have extensive leadership and extracurricular involvement.

 

Applicable Institutions:

SDSU

 

Questions:

Lisa Schramm

605-688-4121

lisa.schramm@sdstate.edu

Agricultural Graduate School Scholarship

The Agricultural Graduate School Scholarship, sponsored by Travelers Motor Club, is designed to help retain talent in South Dakota to support South Dakota’s agriculture industry.

 

Eligibility:

  • It is open to students from South Dakota, pursuing a graduate degree in research, animal science, agriculture business or agriculture education at an accredited South Dakota school.
  • Eligible graduate students include on-campus and distance education students who are pursuing any master’s or doctoral program, agriculture teacher certification program (CERT/FCSC) or graduate certificate program (GCERT).

 

Applicable Institutions:

Accredited South Dakota Schools

 

Questions:

Samantha Bowman

6055543022

SBowman@sdfu.org

SD Farmers Union “Farming For The Future”

The SD Farmers Union “Farming For The Future” media challenge offers a scholarship program for college and high school seniors interested in agriculture, aiming to bridge the gap between farm and fork. Participants will develop communication skills and advocate for South Dakota agriculture by sharing personal experiences or exploring agricultural topics through social media. Over seven weeks, students will network with industry professionals and engage in weekly challenges focused on specific agricultural products or issues, earning mini-scholarships and accumulating points towards larger scholarships. The top five participants will also have the opportunity to attend the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention.

 

Eligibility:

Must be current college student or high school seniors who is interested in agriculture.

 

Applicable Institutions:

All Schools

 

Questions:

Samantha Bowman

605.554.3022

SBowman@sdfu.org

South Dakota CattleWomen Scholarship

 

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.

This scholarship can be used at any accredited university, 2 year or 4-year college or technical school.

 

POSTMARK DEADLINE is JULY 1, 2025. Please go to the linked URL for more detailed information on requirements.

 

Contact Information:

Brenda Dreyer at 605-290-8223 or bdreyer@midco.net

South Dakota Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

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

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:

Vince Beck Five Point Scholarship

The family of Vince Beck established this scholarship to honor the memory and values of a kind and gentle soul whose life was cut short unexpectedly in the spring of 2005. Vince’s family hopes that the values he lived by will be instilled in the recipients of this scholarship to create a legacy of caring, kindness and understanding.

 

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors of Canton High School in Canton, SD
  • Participation in school and community activities
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Norman W. Ranschau Memorial Scholarship

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.

The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.

Field of Study Requirements:

  • Agriculture

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors who are residents of:
    • Lyon or Sioux Counties in Iowa
    • Rock County in Minnesota
    • State of South Dakota
  • Participation in ag-related activities
  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions: