Verne and Ardith Forbes Scholarship

Applicants must be graduating seniors of any high school program in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, or a graduating senior from a public high school program in Huron, South Dakota. Applicants must also plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical school and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is renewable.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating seniors of any high school program in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, or a public high school program in Huron, South Dakota. Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.50 to qualify.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Siouxland Chapter CFMA Scholarship

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is a national organization that is dedicated to bringing together construction finance professionals and those partners serving their unique needs. The Siouxland Chapter created this scholarship to promote and award graduating high school seniors who wish to pursue an academic or technical degree in construction. Applicants must plan to attend an institution of higher learning within a 100-mile radius of Sioux Falls. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

Eligibility:

Eligible majors/fields: Construction

 

Applicable Institutions:

MTC, STC

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Osmann Family Native American Scholarship

This scholarship benefits graduating South Dakota high school seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe. Applicants must plan to attend a college in the South Dakota university system or a vocational or technical school in Sioux Falls, Watertown, Mitchell, or Rapid City and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher after seven semesters of high school. Applicants must also have the desire and ability to succeed in further academic study and have participated in extra-curricular or community activities. Scholarships awarded through this fund are renewable.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating South Dakota high school seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe. Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.50 to qualify.

 

Applicable Institutions:

BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU, USD, LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Norman W. Ranschau Memorial Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be students who plan to pursue a degree in an agricultural-related field and who attend school or reside in Lyon County, Iowa; Sioux County, Iowa; Rock County, Minnesota; or the state of South Dakota. Applicants must be first-time students with financial need who have participated in agricultural extra-curricular activities.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Kimberly Rose Means – Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship

This scholarship benefits graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American tribe or South Dakota tribal members who are returning to school after an absence. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school; have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; have participated in school and community activities (only applies to high school seniors); and have the desire and ability to accomplish his or her goals.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American tribe. Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 2.00 to qualify.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Justin Lake College Scholarship – Huron / James Valley

Awarded to graduating high school seniors from Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school and must demonstrate financial need. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Justin Lake College Scholarship

Awarded to graduating high school seniors from any South Dakota high school. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school and must demonstrate financial need. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Julius A. and Dorothy L. Jacobsen Scholarship

Scholarship is possible through a grant by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation to help students in their academic path to a living wage. Scholarships are for students enrolled in degree programs at Western Dakota Tech pursuing their career goals.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs at Western Dakota Tech. Scholarship requires minimum high school and/or college GPA of 2.00 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

Western Dakota Technical College

 

Questions:

Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Office at 605-718-3061 or WDTScholarship@wdt.edu.

Joe Foss “An American Hero” Scholarship

To be eligible for this award, applicants must: plan to attend an accredited college or university or vocational or technical school; have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 21; demonstrate characteristics of an American patriot; and demonstrate financial need. Available to seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools. This scholarship offers multiple awards.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 21 and minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need.

 

Applicable Institutions:

ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.

Fred and Marie Christopherson Scholarship

Applicants who plan to attend a four-year college or university in South Dakota, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9 after seven semesters, and have a minimum ACT score of 28 are eligible for this award. It is available to seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools. This scholarship offers multiple awards and is renewable.

 

Eligibility:

Scholarship requires minimum ACT score of 28 and minimum high school GPA of 3.90 to qualify.

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university

 

Questions:

Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org.