South Dakota Community Foundation Scholarships

South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) manages a wide variety of scholarships, connecting students to opportunities made possible through the generosity of our donors.

 

To apply, students should visit SDCommunityFoundation.org/Scholarships.

 

On the SDCF Scholarships tab, they should create a username and password on the For Students link. They will then complete a common application, which identifies the scholarships available for their high school. The system automatically matches students to potential scholarships, and students can review these matches to confirm their eligibility before applying.

 

Eligibility:

Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria.

 

Applicable Institutions:

Each scholarship may be applied to various institutions, including colleges, universities, or technical colleges.

 

Questions:

Kelly Nelson at 605-224-1025 or

knelson@sdcommunityfoundation.org

Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship

The Richard Hagen Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship supports enrolled members of American Indian tribes pursuing higher education in South Dakota. Scholarship recipients may receive up to $6,000 over four years, with funding continuing annually based on eligibility requirements. The Hagen Harvey Scholarship Board determines the number of scholarships awarded each year.

 

Eligibility:

  • Graduate from an accredited South Dakota high school
  • Apply within five years of high school graduation or within one year of release from active military duty (if released within five years of high school graduation)
  • Be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe
  • Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 throughout the scholarship period
  • Attend a public or non-public accredited university, college, or technical institute located in South Dakota

 

Field of Study Requirements:

Open to all fields of study

 

Applicable Institutions:

Public or non-public accredited universities, colleges, and technical institutes located in South Dakota

 

Questions:

Melissa Bothun at 605-295-0433 or

Melissa.Bothun@state.sd.us