Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, in memory of Donald Quimby, provides a one-time $350 award to a worthy South Dakota high school graduate attending a post-secondary institution. Donald Quimby spent his professional life in service to others as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He believed that everyone should have the same opportunity at a higher education institution, regardless of GPA.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a graduate from a South Dakota high school
  • Submit a 300 to 500-word essay detailing your personal story, interests and educational goals
  • Attach your essay and a copy of your high school transcript to this application before submitting it
  • Provide a copy of the acceptance letter to the post-secondary institution.
  • Preference may be given to a student from Hecla, Frederick, Gettysburg, Plankinton and Parkston high schools.)

The completed application is due on or before April 1st and must be submitted to this mailing address: Donald H Quimby Memorial Scholarship c/o Kevin Quimby 3409 S Florence Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57103.

 

Applicable Institutions:

Any South Dakota technical college or four-year university

 

Questions:

Kevin Quimby at 605-201-3815 or Nicole.Palmquist@k12.sd.us