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Annis I.
Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
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$1,000
Entering
freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD intending to major in elementary
education. Must have 3.0 or above cumulative GPA
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AnyCollege.Net
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(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
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$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.
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Best Buy
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(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
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Bishop Hoch Deanery Scholarship Program
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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.
Preference given to entering freshman and to students with financial
need, persons active in parish life and parish organizations.
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April 16, 2010
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Burger
King Scholars
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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
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Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Scholarship
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(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
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October 31, 2009
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Catholic
Order of Foresters Educational Award
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(40) $600
Students must be insured members in good
standing for at least two years prior to applying. 40 names are
randomly drawn.
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November 30, 2009
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program
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(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
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Cogley-Buffington CPCU Scholarship
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$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.
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March 15, 2010
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Dakota Corps
Scholarship
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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.
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February 1, 2010
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Dale Lokke Law Enforcement Scholarship
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$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.
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March 15, 2010
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Davenport Scholarship
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(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.
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March 15, 2010
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Dells Forward Youth Scholarship
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(4) $300
Four scholarships (two to each school in Dell Rapids) to individuals
whose lives demonstrate the characteristics of forward thinking,
volunteerism and service to the community. The purpose of this scholarship
is to encourage youth from our community to further their education.
Students must have a cumulative high school grade point average of
2.0 or better and plan to attend an accredited post-high school institution.
Emphasis will be placed on how the applicant has demonstrated optimism and
service as a regular part of their life.
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April 9, 2010
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Dell Rapids Lions Club
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$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.
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April 23, 2010
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Dakota Valley Conference
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(2) $150
One female senior student at St. Mary and one male student at St.
Mary.
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Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
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(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
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Discover Colleges
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$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
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Education
Assistance Corporation
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$500
Random Drawing
www.eac-easci.org/500.html
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ESA Foundation
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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.
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First National Bank in Sioux Falls and South Dakota Bankers
Foundation
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$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, financial need and character.
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April 30, 2010
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(1) $2,500
Must
attend a SD 4 year college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.9 GPA
after seven semesters and
minimum ACT test score of 28.
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March 15, 2010
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Goldenwest Scholarship
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(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
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March 15, 2010
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Haines Memorial Scholarship
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$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.
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Home
Builders Association of the Sioux Empire Scholarship
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(4) $500
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.
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Hutchinson Technology Scholarship Program
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(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
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Jay Geraets "Promise" Scholarship
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$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.
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April 9, 2010
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JCI (Junior Chamber International) Scholarship
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(2)
$200
Awards
can be used to continue education at accredited post-secondary colleges,
universities, or vocational schools. Application addresses financial need,
membership and leadership positions, honors/awards, employment history,
and personal statement.
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Jeremy Baum "Hope" Scholarship
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$ 1, 000
Student must be a Dell Rapids area graduating senior
or be a student who graduated in prior years. Applicants must 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.
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March 15, 2010
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Joe Foss Scholarship
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$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.
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March 15, 2010
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Kayla Cleveland Memorial Scholarship
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Amount varies
Scholarship is available to schools who participated in the "Playin'
With An Angel" basketball tournament in Lake Preston. No minimum GPA
requirement. Students write about their attitude towards life. What lights
your fire? What excites you about life? What is your passion?
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April 1, 2010
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Marion T. Wood Scholarship
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$750
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.
http://spoolman.com/sdaeop4/studentscholarshipform.html
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February 15, 2010
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Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship
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$1,000
Students must
be of junior standing at their public university in SD at the time they
receive funding. Students must have a 3.50 GPA. Interested student complete an application and
each SD public university may nominate one student.
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Michael
Entringer Scholarship
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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)
http://entringerclassic.k12.sd.us/
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March 1, 2010
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Monsignor Louis J. Delahoyde Scholarship
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$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.
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April 9, 2010
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National Association of Women in Construction
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(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.
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February 19, 2010
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National Honor Society
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(200)
$1,000
Two
senior NHS members per school nominated.
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Health
Care Education Scholarship
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$1,000
Students pursuing a health-care related occupation. Awards are
based overall academic merit, extracurricular and health-care related
activities, leadership, letters of recommendation, and planned health-care
or eye-related occupations. All health-care related courses of study will
be considered, but preference will be given to those focusing on
eye-related fields such as Ophthalmology, Optometry, Optician or Ophthalmology/Optometry
Technician.
www.npef.org/scholarship.asp
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March 1, 2010
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Old Operahouse Players' Woody Yaroch Memorial Scholarship
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(2) $200
Students should have a drive and dedication to the high standards of
fine arts that the organization strives to embody.
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April 9, 2010
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One-Time Catholic Order of Foresters Educational Award
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(40)
$600
Students
must be an insured member in good standing for at least two years prior to
applying. Random Drawing.
www.CatholicForester.com
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October, 2009
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Outstanding Students of America Scholarships
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$1,000
Graduating
senior, 3.0 GPA or higher, active in community service and school
activities. Scholarship payable to student's college of choice.
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P.E.O Scholarships
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$350
One
senior girl from Dell Rapids High School and one senior girl from Dell
Rapids St. Mary's.
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Friday, March 26
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Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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Students in middle school and high school who have demonstrated
exemplary community service. Applications are available at www.prudential.com/spirit
and must be submitted to school official.
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Richard-Minera Harvey Memorial Scholarship
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(7) $6,000 over 4 years of study
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/
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March 12, 2010
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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
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(18)
$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
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March 19, 2010
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Sally Bertina Meyer Scholarship
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$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.
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March 15, 2010
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SD Amateur Softball Association
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(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.
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SDAPHCC Scholarships
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Students
who wish to have a career in the PHC (plumbing, heating, and/or air
conditioning/refrigeration trade. www.sdaphcc.com
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Sioux Empire Cornhuskers
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(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.
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January 27, 2010
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Sioux Valley Energy Scholarship
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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
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February 1, 2010
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South
Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
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(1) $1,000 (1) $500
Students must be pursuing a career in the
PHC industry. Recipients selected based upon answers to essay
questions.
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January 15, 2010
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South Dakota Farmers Union
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(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.
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December 1, 2009
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South
Dakota Golf Association Junior Foundation
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(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.
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South
Dakota Manufactured Housing Association
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(6)
$500 (1) $ 500 (1) $1,000
Juniors/Seniors.
Students must answer 3 questions related to manufactured homes. Questions
are outlined in application.
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South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
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$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#
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September 1, 2010
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Southeast
Chapter South
Dakota Engineering Society
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(1)
$1,500 and (1) $2,500
Scholarship
Students
who plan to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines & Technology
may apply for the scholarship. Applicants will be judged
on national standard test scores, transcripts, extra-curricular
activities, and application questions.
www.SDES.org
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February 1, 2010
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South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association Scholarship
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Three Scholarships
Students must pursue a study relating to the protection and
enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste
industry and similar fields. Related fields include business
administration, accounting, biology, chemistry, trucking, geology,
hydrology, engineering, auto mechanics, computer science, heating/ventilation/refrigeration,
environmental sciences, engineering technicians, agribusiness, education,
biohazard, energy technology and more. Preference will be given to South
Dakota residents intending to study at S.D. colleges, universities,
vocational training or apprenticeships.
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January 15, 2010
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Toyota Community Scholars Program
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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.
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Trent Area Scholarship
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Student must live in Trent area, be of good moral character, and plan
to attend an accredited, post-secondary educational institution .
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March 15, 2010
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US Bank Scholarship
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(40)
$1,000 Scholarships
Random
drawing for seniors planning on attending a two or four year college
full-time.
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
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October, 2009 - February, 2010
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Wells Fargo College STEP Scholarship
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(20)
$1,000
Register
for free college planning program & automatically entered in random
drawings.
www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
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Wells Fargo Community Scholarship Fund
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$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.
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Wyatt Ammon Memorial Scholarship
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$500
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.
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March 15, 2010
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Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship
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Students (both male and female) who exhibit excellence in the
classroom, on the field and within their communities. Students must have
at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one
officially sanctioned event.
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October 1, 2009
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Sam Walton Community Scholarship
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$1,000
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
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Cornbelt Counselor's Good Character Scholarship
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(1) $200
Students must demonstrate qualities of good
character as well as be a role model within their school and
community. Nominated students from each school will be placed in a
random drawing with other chosen nominees.
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April 1, 2010
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Horatio Alger South Dakota Scholarship
Program
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(25) $5,000
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
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October 30, 2009
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Yankton College Scholarship
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(Several) $1,000
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.
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February 12, 2010
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KFC Colonel's Scholars
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$5,000 per year
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
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South Dakota Fire Scholarship Program
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(2) $1,000
Any child or grandchild of any member (living, deceased, or retired)
of a fire department in South Dakota or an active member of a junior fire
department in South Dakota is eligible. Scholarship may be used at a South
Dakota College or Vo-Tech; however may be used in the field of fire
science outside of South Dakota.
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Citi Youth Leadership Award
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(6) $1,000
Students need to be a senior from a public or private Sioux Empire
high school that has contributed at least 100 hours of service within the
past 12 months. Service can include service with community/religious
organization, services through school/community based learning projects or
individual efforts to help others and/or improve the community.
www.helplinecenter.org
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March 29, 2010
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"Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow" Scholarship
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(25) $1,000
Student's family must be a Farmers Union Insurance Policyholder, a
South Dakota Farmers Union Member, Friends of the SDFU Foundation or a
participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association
sanctioned activity. Scholarship based upon academic records, school
& community volunteer involvement, financial need and essay response.
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April 15, 2010
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Junior League of Sioux Falls Memorial and Tribute
Scholarship
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$500
Students must be a female who resides in Minnehaha or Lincoln
County. Students must have a minimum ACT sore of 23 and plan to attend an
accredited college, university, community college, vocational, or
technical school.
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April 1, 2010
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Bill Barlow "Second Chance" Scholarship
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$1,500
Students must be a Sioux Falls area high school senior with plans to
attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
Students must have a history of at-risk behavior and a growing commitment
to lead a responsible, productive life. Students must have a cumulative
GPA no higher than a B-.
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March 15, 2010
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