The South Dakota Education Association/NEA is calling for applications for the new Gordon Horgen Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to Native American students who plan on entering the teaching profession. The Association may annually award up to four $750 scholarships for each academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Eligibility:
- Be an college freshman or sophomore in Fall 2026.
- Have a GPA of 3 .0 on a 4.0 scale or be in the top quarter of his/her class as of January of their graduation year.
- Be a student in a South Dakota education institution.
- Be accepted and/or enrolled in a South Dakota college or university.
- Be enrolled in a Tribe or descendent of a Tribal enrollee. (refer to Indian Health Service/BIA requirements)
Required Field of Study:
Education
Applicable Institutions:
Any South Dakota College or University
Questions:
Sandra Waltman at 605-224-9263 or sandra.waltman@sdea.org