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Students must be a graduating senior of public or private high school in the Sioux Falls area, that is Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and McCook counties and communities within a 25-mile radius of Sioux Falls. Students must plan to attend an accredited four-year college and university. Students must be involved in school, community, and work activities as well as achieved high academic standards. 

All-American Christian Student Athlete

Various Scholarships

Schools nominate 3 male/3 female sophomore, junior, or senior students that fulfill the following criteria:  Believes in Jesus Christ, one of the top Christian athletes in their school, achieves an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, an active Christian influence in his/her school or community. 

www.allamericanaward.org

Altrusa Scholarship

$500

Student must graduate from accredited HS in Lincoln or Minnehaha county.  Plan to attend vocational or technical school.  Demonstrate financial need, have a GPA 3.0 or higher, participation in school and community.

American Cancer Society Scholarship

Students must have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and be under the age of 25 at the time of application. Students must be a legal resident of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin for at least 1 year and be accepted to attend an accredited two to four year university or vocational/technical school.

American Legion Auxiliary- Lois Hallberg Nurses' Scholarship- Past Presidents Parley 

(2) $500

Senior must be a veteran's or auxiliary member's child or grandchild whose sole interest is a career in nursing. Selection is based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and basis of need. 

American Legion Auxiliary-  Thelma Foster Scholarship For Junior Members

$300

Students must be Junior members of the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and hold a Junior membership card for the current year, or have turned 18 of age in her Senior year of school. Selection based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and basis of need. 

American Legion Post 65 Scholarship

$500

Open to males and females.  1 Recipient from Dells Public and 1 recipient from St. Mary's.  Students must complete a written statement for selection committee.

Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship

$1,000

Entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD intending to major in elementary education.  Must have 3.0 or above cumulative GPA

AnyCollege.Net

(4) $1,000

Scholarships are given away randomly to college bound students regardless of GPA or test scores.

www.anycollege.com

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Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship for Native American Students

$500

Must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in SD or ND.  Must plan to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources.

Associated General Contractors of SD Scholarship

For beginning or first-year students who are enrolled in a construction-related education program at a technical institute.  Eligible students must have a desire to pursue a highway-heavy construction career and be sponsored by a Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter member.

www.sdagc.org

Best Buy

(2)  $1500 scholarships will be awarded to two students living within 50 miles of each Best Buy store

Solid academic performance & community service.  Download application at www.bestbuy.com

Bishop Hoch Deanery Scholarship Program

For returning or new students attending Mt. Marty, Yankton & Presentation College, Aberdeen.  Applicant 's family must be active registered members of Catholic parish in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

Burger King Scholars

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, work  part-time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, be actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, of vocational/technical school.

www.bk.com/scholars

February 2, 2009

Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Scholarship

(20) $5,000

Students must be an insured member for at least two years. Finalists are chosen according to combined verbal & math scores of SAT 1 or ACT test as well as class rank.

www.CatholicForester.com 

October 31, 2008 

Students must be insured members in good standing for at least two years prior to applying.  40 names are randomly drawn.

November 30, 2008

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

(50) $20,000   (200) $10,000

Based upon demonstrated leadership in school, academic performance, part-time employment, and commitment to the community. www.coca-colascholars.org

Cogley-Buffington CPCU Scholarship

$1,000

Graduating senior from schools in SD, Southwest MN, and Northwest IA.  Students must plan to attend an accredited, four year college or university and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society.  Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, participate in extra-curricular activities, community activities and demonstrate financial need.

Dakota Corps Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship that pays tuition and fees to colleges or tech schools in SD.  Must agree to stay in SD to work in critical need occupation such as K-12 music, special education,  foreign language, or as a high school math or science teacher in a public, private, or parochial school.    

Other critical need occupations include a Licensed Practical  Nurse, Registered Nurse, or other positions within an allied health field. 

Students must have a cumulative GPA 2.8 or greater and composite ACT score of 24 or greater.

Dale Lokke Law Enforcement Scholarship

$400

Graduating senior must attend a Minnehaha County public or private high school, plan to attend a SD college/university, participate in extra-curricular and community activities and demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed in his/her chosen field.

Davenport Scholarship

(4) $2,500  (5) $1,000

Scholarships will be awarded to nine HS seniors to be used for costs of attending a SD institution of higher learning.  Students attending high school in Brookings, Lake, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody or Turner counties are eligible. Students must have high academic achievement as demonstrated by cumulative GPA, class rank, and ACT score. Students must be involved in school and community activities and demonstrate a desire to pursue and meet educational goals.

Dell Rapids Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

(2) $300

St. Mary and DRPS student intending to major in a human medical related field.

Dell Rapids Lions Club

$500

One senior student from St. Marys, Dell Rapids Public, and Baltic.  Students should demonstrate active interest in the civic, cultural, social or moral welfare of their community without expectation of personal financial reward.  

One female senior student at St. Mary and one male student at St. Mary. 

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program

(9) $25, 000   (9) $2,500

This scholarship is for juniors with a minimum 2.75 GPA for both 9th and 10th grade who are multi-talented, take the lead, have experienced a significant obstacle and who are giving back to their communities. 

www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm

Discover Colleges

$2,500

Free college information service.  Each student who completes the request is automatically entered in a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. 

www.discovercolleges.com

 Random Drawing

www.eac-easci.org/500.html 

Elks Legacy Award

(250) $4,000

Senior student (child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild) of a living Elk who has been a member since April, 2006.  Applicants will be based on the values of knowledge, charity, community, and integrity.

www.elks.org/enf/scholars 

January 9, 2009

Senior student (child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild) of an active Elk member.  Student must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary technical or vocational program. 

www.elks.org/enf/scholars 

January 9, 2009

Elks National Foundation 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship

(500) Four-Year Awards

Based on scholarship, leadership,  and financial need.

www.elks.org/locallodges.cfm

    January 9, 2009

ESA Foundation

Senior who ranks in upper 25% or class or 3.0 minimum GPA or minimum score ACT 20. Criteria for selection include character, leadership, service, financial need, scholastic ability, special criteria.

First National Bank in Sioux Falls & SD Bankers Foundation Scholarship 

$1,000

Students must be seniors who plan on attending an accredited South Dakota institution of higher learning (public or private) full time.  Applications are evaluated on academics, activities, and character. 

Fred & Marie Christopherson

(1) $2,500

Must attend a SD 4 year college or university.  Students must have a minimum 3.9 GPA and minimum ACT test score of 28.

Golden West Scholarship Program

(45) $1,000

Each high school located within Golden West area will be eligible for one award.  Student's parents must reside within a Golden West Telecommunications service area.  Selection will be based on SAT/ACT scores, transcript of high school credits, and Scholarship Award Application.  This is a merit based scholarship program based upon leadership in school, civic and other extra-curricular activities, academic achievement, and the motivation to serve and succeed. 

www.goldenwest.com 

Haines Memorial Scholarship

$2,150

Must be enrolled in a SD public university as a sophomore, junior, or senior as of January 1, 2004.  Must have declared a major in a teacher education program and maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA.

Students must attend an accredited college,  university or technical school and major in  a construction related field.  Students must reside within Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, or Turner county.  

Hutchinson Technology Scholarship Program

(1-4) $6,000  (1-4) $1,500

Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as math, physics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering.  Students pursuing a two-year degree in areas such as design & drafting, tool & die, computer science or other technology programs are also eligible.  Recipients are selected based on their leadership abilities, academic performance, career interest and work experience. 

www.htch.com

Jay Geraets "Promise" Scholarship

$500

Student must be a senior from Dell Rapids Public or Dell Rapids St. Marys and attend an accredited post-high institution specializing in Agriculture, Coaching, or playing collegiate level sports. GPA must be 2.0 or better.

JCI (Junior Chamber International) Scholarship

(2) $200

Awards can be used to continue education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Application addresses financial need, membership and leadership positions, honors/awards, employment history, and personal statement.

Jeremy Baum "Hope" Scholarship

$500

Student must be an area graduating senior or be a student who graduated in prior years.  Applicants must be a GPA of 3.0 or less and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have developed a motivation to succeed late in life or after leaving high school, making the applicant ineligible for most scholarships. 

Joe Foss Scholarship

$1,000

Graduating senior  must plan to attend an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, minimum ACT test score of 21, and demonstrate characteristics of an American Patriot.

Karst Memorial Scholarship

(2) $300

Student must graduate from a SD high school and rank in the upper 50% of the class.  Student must attend a 4-year college or a vocational college majoring in an agricultural related field.

Marion T. Wood Scholarship

$500

Student must be pursuing further education in an educational office-related business program. Applicant must have completed four semesters of high school and/or college courses from the following:  computer classes, keyboarding/typing, shorthand/speed writing, marketing, business communications, office practices and procedures,, accounting, and/or bookkeeping.

Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship

$1,000

Students who have completed at least three semesters at a SD public university and maintained a 3.5 GPA.  Interested student complete an application and each SD public university may nominate one students.

Mike Entringer Scholarship

Must be graduating senior who has participated in high school sports for two or more years and exhibited good sportsmanship (participation includes athlete, manager, stats, cheerleader)

Monsato and National Association of Farm Broadcasters 2005 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarships

(100) $1500

Student's immediate family must actively engage in production agriculture.  Students must have a minimum composite ACT score of 18.  Students must attend a two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school with plans to pursue any field related to agriculture. 

www.monsanto.com 

Monsignor Louis J. Delahoyde Scholarship

$250

Students must be a member of the senior class at St. Marys.  Preference will be given to students on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and activity in parish life and organizations.

National Association of Women in Construction

(3) $1,000

Open to male and female students. Must go into or currently be majoring in a construction related field of study such as carpentry, plumbing, drafting, construction management, engineering, architecture.

National Honor Society

(200) $1,000

Two senior NHS members per school nominated.

Northern Plains Eye Foundation Health Scholarship Program

(2) $1,500  (4) $1,000

One time award for high school seniors enrolling in a full-time health-care related course of study post-high school (college, university, trade school).  Preference will be given to students interested in pursuing eye-related studies; however all health-related study areas will be considered.  Awards are based on GPA, academic merit, extracurricular activities, health-care related activities, leadership, and two letters of recommendation.

www.npef.org/scholarships 

One-Time Catholic Order of Foresters Educational Award

(40) $600

Students must be an insured member in good standing for at least two years prior to applying.  Random Drawing. 

www.CatholicForester.com 

Optimist Club Scholarship

(4) $300

Student must be enrolled in Dell Rapids School District. Two students will be selected from Dells Public and two students will be selected from St. Marys.  Student must have 2.0 GPA or better and attend an accredited post-high school institution.  Emphasis will be placed on how the applican  t has demonstrated optimism and service as a regular part of their life.

Outstanding Students of America Scholarships

$1,000

Graduating senior, 3.0 GPA or higher, active in community service and school activities.  Scholarship payable to student's college of choice.

P.E.O     Scholarships

$350

One senior girl from Dell Rapids High School and one senior girl from Dell Rapids St. Mary's.

Richard-Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship

Available to students who are enrolled members of a tribe whose reservation is located in whole or part of South Dakota.  Students must attend a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in S.D. 

www.state.sd.us/deca/Secretary/Hagen/

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

(15) $1,500

Student must be a SD resident and a senior at an accredited public or private secondary school. Student must have applied or been accepted as a full-time student at an eligible in-state or out-of-state institution of higher learning.  Student must have GPA of at least 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or the equivalent on a weight scale and have an ACT score of 30 or above. 

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html 

Russell Schultz Memorial Scholarship

$250

Students must be pursuing a career in a medical-related field. Preference will be given to students going into Respiratory Therapy. Selection will be based on academic merit, involvement in extra-curricular activities, leadership positions, work experience, and faith formation. 

Sally Bertina Meyer Scholarship

$800

Students must be residents of Minnehaha county and attend a Minnehaha County high school. Students must plan to attend 4 year college/university, have cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher, show an interest in the out-of-doors and have the desire to succeed in further academic study.

SD Amateur Softball Association

(5) $500

Graduating senior who has been involved in the South Dakota ASA program, or who has a parent/guardian who has participated in this program for at least 3 years.

SDAPHCC Scholarships

Students who wish to have a career in the PHC (plumbing, heating, and/or air conditioning/refrigeration trade. www.sdaphcc.com

Sioux Empire Cornhuskers

(6) $1,000

Scholarships available to students from the southeastern area of South Dakota.  Considered criteria include class ranking, ACT/SAT test scores, school activities, and community activities.

Sioux Valley Energy Scholarship

Multiple scholarships available for students attending a college/university or technical school. Must be a member or direct dependent (child or spouse) of a Sioux Valley Energy electricity customer, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and an ACT score of 21 or greater.

www.siouxvalleyenergy.com

South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

(2) $500 Academic Scholarships                                         (2) $500 Vocational Scholarships

Students must be a child or grandchild of a World War I, World War II, Korean, or Vietnam veteran or that of an Auxiliary member. Applicant must be financially unable to attend college or a school for special training after graduation from high school. Selection will be based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and basis of need. 

Students must be pursuing a career in the PHC industry.  Recipients selected based upon answers to essay questions.

December  31, 2008

South Dakota Elks Vocational Grant

$1,000

Students enrolled in a vocational/technical school

South Dakota Farmers Union

(3) $500

Parents must be members of South Dakota Farmers Union.  Applicants need not attend or plan to attend an in-state post-secondary school in order to apply for scholarship.

December 1, 2008

South Dakota Golf Association Junior Foundation

(4) $1,000

Students must have lived in SD for a minimum of the past two years, students must plan to attend a SD four-year college, university or accredited post-high school institution, students must provide a history of his/her golf participation and accomplishments, and indicate future plans in golf. 

South Dakota Manufactured Housing Association

(6) $500    (1)  $ 500    (1) $1,000

Juniors/Seniors.  Students must answer 3 questions related to manufactured homes. Questions are outlined in application.

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

$5,000 over four years

Scholarship can be used at any university, college, or technical school in SD that is accredited by the North Central Association. Eligibility requirements include the completion of Regents Scholar Curriculum with no grade below a C and a cumulative GPA of 3.0

ACT composite score of 24 or higher

http://www.hpcnet.org/sdcollegeprep.opportunity_scholarship#

Southeastern Chapter of the SD Engineering Society

$2,000 Scholarship

Students who plan to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines & Technology may apply for the scholarship. 

www.SDES.org

Tom Steel Memorial Scholarship

$500

Students must plan to enroll as a full time student at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.   One award will be granted to a St. Mary graduate as long as qualified applications are received.  Selection based on academic, leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.

www.slfc.com under "News Headlines"

Toyota Community Scholars Program

100 renewable scholarships, valued at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years, to senior attending four-year college or university.  

One student from each school is nominated. Candidate must have outstanding academic record, effective leader, and has a well-documented record of service both within and outside of the school setting. 

Trent Area Scholarship

Student must live in Trent area, be of good moral character, and plan to attend an accredited, post-secondary educational institution .

US Bank Scholarship

(30) $1,000 Scholarships

Random drawing for seniors planning on attending a two or four year college full-time.   

www.usbank.com/studentbanking

October, 2008 - February, 2009

Wells Fargo College STEP Scholarship

(20) $1,000

Register for free college planning program & automatically entered in random drawings. 

www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships

Wells Fargo Community Scholarship Fund

$1,000

Seniors planning to attend an institute of higher learning in South Dakota.  Based on academic excellence, leadership skills and participation in community or extracurricular activities.  Family must meet certain income guidelines stated in the application.  

Students also complete an essay with the incentive of earning $1,000 for their school.

Students must be graduating seniors from Dell Rapids Public or private high schools.  Students must plan to attend an accredited college, vocational, or technical school.  Students must demonstrate originality and interest in seeking personal challenges.

October 1, 2008

Each Walmart/Sam's Club may award up to 2 scholarships based upon applicants ACT/SAT scores, community service, leadership, GPA and financial need.  Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.  Applicant or their parents CANNOT be employed at Walmart.

www.walmartfoundation.org

Students must exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and aspire to pursue higher education. Students must exhibit critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family; if higher, an explanation must be provided), involvement in extra-curricular activities and community activities, and have minimum GPA of 2.0

www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

Yankton College Scholarship

Students must have a relative who attended or worked at Yankton College or student must have a significant contact with a Yankton College graduate, former staff or faculty member.  Students must have minimum GPA of 3.0, an ACT score of 21 or more, and demonstrated leadership in one or more non-academic activity while in secondary school.

KFC Colonel's Scholars

Students must plan on attending either a 2 or 4 year accredited, public (state-funded) college or university within their state of legal residence. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.

www.kfcscholars.org