South Dakota Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

South Dakota Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers a scholarship for South Dakota State University (SDSU) students majoring in Horticulture for 2025-2026. Selection is made by the SDSU Department of Plant Science Scholarship Committee. Selection is based on the following guidelines: Recipient shall be a junior or senior, shall major in Horticulture, shall demonstrate financial need, shall be a resident of South Dakota, and shall demonstrate promise to their profession and good academic standing.

 

Field of Study Requirements:

Horticulture

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Scholarship may be awarded on Financial Need
  • University junior or senior
  • SDSU Horticulture major in good academic standing and ability to demonstrate promise to their profession
  • South Dakota resident

 

Applicable Institutions:

South Dakota State University

 

Contact Information:

Connie Earley at 605-428-5926 or tcearley@siouxvalley.net

Dacotah Bank Scholarship

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

Bellator Titans MC Scholarship

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

AGC of South Dakota

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

Monument Health Respiratory Therapy

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

Monument Health Nursing Scholarship

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’s Student Scholarship Program

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

Blanche Irene Doolittle Scholarship Trust

Applicants must be Sioux Falls high school seniors, recipients will be chosen by GPA, financial need, extracurricular activities, abilities and character.

 

TENTATIVE DEADLINE: March 15, 2025

 

Eligibility:

  • Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

  • ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

  • Amy Molenda at 605-978-1124 or amy.molenda@bankeasy.com

Black Women in STEM

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

Arthur O. Moe Scholarship

Arthur Orville Moe was born December 23, 1913 on the family farm near Renner, SD. Hew grew up in the Renner area and attended Thompson Country School. Art entered the United States Army in 1942 and served during World War II. After his discharge in 1943, he returned to the farm. He retired from John Morrell and Company after 32 years. Art established the Arthur O. Moe Scholarship to benefit graduating seniors of Baltic High School in Baltic, SD.

 

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.

 

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to Baltic High School graduating seniors
  • Scholarship selection may be based on financial need

 

Applicable Institutions:

  • ANY technical college or university

 

Questions:

  • Jamie Weyh at 605-305-3516 or jweyh@sfacf.org