To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay describing your educational career and life goals and explaining your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Essay and application submissions must be sent by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: June 10, 2025
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Grant Parker at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
The South Dakota Bankers Foundation annually offers five named scholarships awarded directly to students attending a South Dakota college who are pursuing a career in banking or finance. Applicants must be in their junior year, entering their senior year of college during the 2024-2025 school year. Please refer to your academic handbook if you need clarification for junior/senior credit qualifications.
$4,000 Alan M. Graff Scholarship
$3,000 David S. Birkeland Scholarship
$3,000 Herman Lerdal Scholarship
$3,000 Joyce Hazeltine Scholarship
$1,500 Deb Gates Scholarship
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29, 2024. Notification of award status will be made by Friday, May 3, 2024, and if chosen, the scholarship award will be paid directly to the student’s university.
Eligibility:
Scholarship selection may be based on financial need
Eligible majors/fields: Business, Finance, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Marketing
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Halley Lee at 605.224.1653 or hlee@sdba.com.
Established to support graduating high school seniors who wish to pursue an academic or technical degree in construction, this scholarship was established by the Siouxland Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). This scholarship offers multiple awards.
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:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of high schools in South Dakota
Applicable Institutions:
DSU, SDSU, USD, MTC, STC, Private SD School within 100 miles of Sioux Falls, SD
Questions:
Established by Allan and Adeline Osmann in 1998, this scholarship is designed to help high school graduates of Native American descent pursue higher education. The Osmann’s had many community interests, but they were most enthusiastic about supporting children and education. This scholarship is one way they can do both.
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 South Dakota high schools who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe
- Minimum high school GPA: 2.5
Applicable Institutions:
BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU, USD, LATC, MTC, STC, WDTC
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.
The scholarship application window is December 15 – March 15.
Field of Study Requirements:
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:
This scholarship was established in 1997 to honor the memory of 11-year-old Kimberly Rose Means, who died in a tragic car accident in June 1981 on her way to participate in the annual Freedom Run at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Among the Sioux people, Kimberly symbolizes all that is good and honorable. She knew that the price of a dream worth having is the cost of seeing that dream realized.
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 high school seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American Tribe
- Minimum high school GPA: 0
- Participates in school and community activities
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Friends and family established the Justin Lake College Scholarship Fund to benefit graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education. Awarded to a graduating senior of Tea Area High School in Tea, SD, and Huron High School or James Valley Christian High School in Huron, SD. Additional awards are available to graduating seniors who attend any South Dakota high school.
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:
- Awarded to graduating seniors of South Dakota high schools
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was established to honor Joe Foss and perpetuate his legacy by providing financial assistance to students graduating from South Dakota accredited high schools. This scholarship offers multiple awards.
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 from South Dakota high schools
- Minimum high school GPA: 5
- Minimum ACT score: 21
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Established by the family of Joe and Norma Rahm, this scholarship is designed to honor their lives and assist highly motivated young people to pursue their educational goals. This scholarship offers multiple awards.
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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of Doland High School in Doland, SD or Redfield High School in Redfield, SD
- Minimum high school GPA: 0
- Participation in school and community activities
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Questions:
Established to honor the memory of Fred and Marie Christopherson and their love for South Dakota, this scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from across the state. This scholarship offers multiple awards.
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:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors of South Dakota high schools
- Minimum 28 ACT score
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.9
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA four-year college or university
Questions:
