The National Garden Club (NGC) is proud of its college scholarship program which offers financial aid to students majoring in fields of study related to horticulture and the environment.
Field of Study Requirements:
- Agronomy
- Agriculture Education
- Floriculture
- Horticulture
- Landscape Design
- Botany
- Biology
- Forestry
- Wildlife Science
- Plant Pathology/Science
- City (Rural &Urban) Planning
- Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology
- Environmental Concerts (Management: Environmental, Horticulture Resource/Environmental Behavior)
- Environmental Conservation (i.e., Engineering, Law, etc.)
- Land Management
- Other related or allied subjects
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Minimum college GPA: 3.3
Contact Information:
Connie Earley at 605-428-5926 or tcearley@siouxvalley.net
Dacotah Bank is excited to continue supporting students with its annual scholarship program. This year, Dacotah Bank will award one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, twenty-nine individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application.
Dacotah Bank is committed to helping young people in its communities pursue higher education. To be eligible, high school seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota, and the applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota
- Applicant or an immediate family member must hold an account with Dacotah Bank
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Contact Information:
Brittney Paulson at 605-226-5391 or brittney.paulson@dacotahbank.com
The Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club is excited to announce the availability of a scholarship for students in need of financial assistance. Now in its eleventh year, this scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend any post-secondary institution of higher learning as freshmen.
To qualify, applicants must plan to attend an in-state post-secondary school. While top academic standing is not required, the committee seeks students who are hardworking and motivated to succeed.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
- South Dakota Resident
- High school senior going into their first year of post-secondary education in SD
Applicable Institutions:
Any SOUTH DAKOTA technical college or university
Contact Information:
Trevor Fitzpatrick at 605-366-9434 or thetitanfoundation.ttf@gmail.com
This application is to be completed by graduating high school students or college/university students who are currently enrolled in construction-related education programs at a South Dakota technical college or university. This application would be for a variety of scholarships ranging from $500 – $5,500.
Field of Study Requirements:
- Civil Engineering (Buildings/Bridges/Roads)
- Construction Management, Concrete Management
- Construction Tech, Architectural Tech Building Design
- Electrical Construction, Building Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
- CAD
- Plumbing
- Welding
- HVAC
Contact Information:
Justin Rey at 605-941-4717 or justin@sdagc.org
The Respiratory Therapist Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered therapist (RT).
Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $40,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.
Field of Study Requirements:
Respiratory Therapy
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Applicable Institutions
ANY technical college or university
Contact Information:
Resources Inbox at 605-755-5510 or resources@monument.health
The Nursing Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered nurse (RN).
Through this program, tuition of current semester and future semesters (up to $25,000) will be paid directly to the lender or learning institution.
Field of Study Requirements:
Nursing
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
Contact Information:
Resources Inbox at 6057555510 or Resources@monument.health
Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 31, 2025
Eligibility:
- Eligible majors/fields: Construction Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Engineering
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Josh MacDonald at 888-417-3477 or josh@boomandbuckets.com
On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the most competitive fields. This year, we’ll be giving away five $6,000 scholarships to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman, and who are pursuing a STEM-related field.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: July 15, 2025
Eligibility:
- This scholarship is for individuals who identify as a cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman
- Eligible majors/fields: Biotech, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Cybersecurity, Biology, Computer Science, Etc.
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Eden Glass at 980-439-0102 or eglass@redventures.com
BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program awards merit scholarships of $1,000 up to $4,000 per year to qualifying new undergraduate students, while funds are available. Awards are based on Unweighted high school GPA and ACT/SAT Composite Scores or a Test Optional pathway. First-time undergraduate students only (no prior attendance at any college or university, after high school graduation), and must be seeking a degree from BHSU. February 1st deadline, for the following Fall semester.
TENTATIVE DEADLINE: February 1, 2025
Eligibility:
- Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.50 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
- Black Hills State University
Questions:
- Joe Rainboth at 605-642-6343 or Admissions@BHSU.edu
Empowering the next generation of leaders with integrity, the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship awards three exceptional South Dakota students with $2,000 each, thanks to support from the BBB Education Foundation.
The scholarship awards three $2,000 scholarships to be used at an accredited college or trade school of choice. Scholarships are awarded following an independent review by a panel of volunteer judges with preference given to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and those who are first-generation college students.
Eligibility:
- Scholarship requires minimum high school GPA of 3.00 to qualify
Applicable Institutions:
- ANY technical college or university
Questions:
- Josh Planos at 800-649-6814 ext. 8526 or communications@bbbinc.org
