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 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:
This scholarship was established in honor of 10 Teton Lakota young men who, in 1862, risked their lives to save a group of white women and children who had been taken captive during the Dakota Conflict. This scholarship was established for descendants of the Fool Soldiers by relatives of the captives they rescued. 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:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
- Applicants must be descendants of the Fool Soldiers.
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
Born on March 23, 1997, Emily Groth was a beacon of creativity, kindness, and resilience. Emily found expression in her art from an early age, whether through the unique pieces she crafted out of sticks, rocks, and leaves as a toddler, or in the paintings and pottery pieces she later sold on Etsy. Sadly, Emily’s promising life was cut short at the tender age of 21 due to fentanyl poisoning. Emily’s family channeled their sorrow into a meaningful cause: honoring Emily’s spirit, memory and passion for art. Part of their mission led to the creation of the Emily’s Hope Art Scholarship, a fund dedicated to supporting graduating seniors in South Dakota who are pursuing a degree or field of study in art, especially visual art.
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:
- Art (particularly visual art)
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligible majors/fields: art, visual art
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
This scholarship was created by the local Chapter of Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters in memory of Martin Cogley and Richard Buffington, who selflessly gave their time and energy to teach insurance and business courses to professionals in the Sioux Falls area. This scholarship benefits a graduating high school senior from the Sioux Empire who wishes to pursue an academic degree from an accredited institution and who demonstrates an interest in business.
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 from a high school in South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, or northwest Iowa
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5
- Participation in school and community activities
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions:
Any four-year college or university
Questions:
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship is a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society. The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: April 19, 2025
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Psychology, Counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing and other related fields.
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university`
Questions:
- Randy Palmer at 702-343-2538 or randy@drugrehabus.org
College scholarship for someone majoring in the Corrections and/or related field. Eligibility requirements – enrollment in a college/university/technical institution, SD resident interested in corrections or human services field, involved in school or community activities, GPA, and need for award. All schools, but must be college, university, or technical college.
Eligibility:
Scholarship selection may be based on financial need. Eligible majors/fields: Corrections or Human Services field
Applicable Institutions:
ANY technical college or university
Questions:
JoAnna Mitchell at 605-394-2595 ext. 1314 or joanna.mitchell@ujs.state.sd.us.
