June 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program
AUGUST
Wells Fargo College STEPS Sweepstakes Open to high school students. No purchase necessary. Information available at http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1
Amount: $1,000
Registration runs July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019
Guy E. Ham Beef Industry Scholarship Open to college students who have completed at least one full year of college, are pursuing a degree in agriculture or agri-business, and are current members or children of current members of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association. Applicants may join SD Stockgrowers at the time of application.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2019
OCTOBER
AES Engineers Scholarship Open to all seniors who are going on to a post-secondary school, not just engineering students. See http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php for more information.
Amount: $500
Applications due: October 6, 2018
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Open to seniors with financial need who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, and who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree. More information is available at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Amount: $5,000-$20,000
Online application due: October 25, 2018
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Open to seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. Complete information can be seen at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 31, 2018
South Dakota Telecommunications Association Brian Meyer Scholarship Open to students who will have completed at least two semesters of course work at any accredited post-secondary school in South Dakota. The student or student's family must be a subscriber of a South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) member company, which includes Alliance and Santel. See http://sdtaonline.com/resources/scholarships/ for more information.
Amount: Not specified
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
Good 360 Sustainability Scholarship Open to seniors and current college students with a 3.3 GPA. For more information, go to https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/
Amount $1,000
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
NOVEMBER
DAR Good Citizens Committee Scholarship Contest Open to a senior nominated for the Good Citizen Award by the staff. Information found at https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Amount: $250 (state winner), $500 (division winner), and $5,000 scholarship (national winner)
Essay writing time will be scheduled by Dr. Lohsandt after November 1, 2019
The Prudential 2013 Spirit of Community Awards Open to students in grades 5-12. For more information, go to https://spirit.prudential.com/
Amount: $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. (state honorees)
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
Hagan Scholarship Open to seniors from rural areas who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least a 23 on their ACTs. Students must demonstrate financial need and must have worked 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of each academic year of college. Over 300 new scholarships awarded each year.
Amount: $24,000 or more over 4 years
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
Wayne State College Open to seniors who will attend Wayne State College in the fall and major in Art & Design with a concentration in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or K-12 Art Education. Over 200 scholarships listed at https://www.wsc.edu/scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
Sanford Legends for Kids Scholarship Open to seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering his/her own progress and enriching the lives of others, especially in athletic, school, and community involvement. For more information, go to http://legendsforkids.com/scholarships/
Amount: $5,000
Nominations Due: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
DECEMBER
Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program Open to seniors who plan to become physicians and who have a minimum of 28 on the ACT and excellent grades. For information, go to https://www.usd.edu/medicine/medical-student-affairs/alumni-student-scholar-program
Amount: $1,000 per year for up to 4 years of medical school plus a $1,000 stipend after successful completion of a 6-week summer clinical preceptorship
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
AXA Achievement Scholarship Open to seniors. More information available at https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Amount: $10,000 for a student from each state
Applications accepted until December 14, or until 10,000 applications are received, whichever comes first, so apply early.
James Carmichael Memorial Scholarship Open to seniors and college students with a background in Hereford cattle. The applicant needs to be involved in agricultural youth activities such as Jr. Hereford Association, 4-H, FFA, etc. Information can be found at http://www.montanahereford.org/JAMES%20CARMICHAEL%20SCHOLARSHIP.pdf
Amount: $500
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
Burger King Scholars Program Open to senior at https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php
Amount: $1,000-$50,000
Open: October 15-December 15, 2018
CTIA Wireless Foundation Drive Smart Challenge Open to students ages 13-18. Students are asked to create a 15-30 second video on the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of not texting while driving.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship Open to students between the ages of 16 and 22 with a GPA of at least 2.5, and who have completed at least 50 hours of documented, unpaid volunteer work. For more information, see https://odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_volunteer_award.php
Amount: $500
Deadline: December 30, 2018
SD Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Scholarship Open to seniors and college freshmen who wish to have a career in this industry. Students must be sponsored by a member of this organization. The application can be seen here: https://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/ported/2016/04/SDPHCC-Scholarship-Continuing-Education.pdf
Amount: $500/$1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Best of Senior Living Scholarship Open to students enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college. Information can be found at https://www.senioradvisor.com/assisted-living
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 2019 deadline has not yet been posted
JANUARY
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Open to seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 who plan to attend school full-time next year. This scholarship focuses on leadership, citizenship, and financial need. For more information, go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
Amount: $10,000 per year
Open: October 2018-January 2019 or until 25,000 applications have been received, so apply early.
JCI Senate Foundation Open to seniors in SD. This scholarship is sponsored by the Jaycees. More information can be found at https://www.augie.edu/sites/default/files/u7/SD-scholarship-app.doc
Amount: $250
Deadline: January 5, 2019
South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship Open to seniors and current college students with a GPA of at least 2.0 who plan to pursue studies related to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, environment, and/or related fields at a South Dakota school. Related fields include, but are not limited to: business administration, accounting, biology, chemistry, trucking, geology, hydrology, engineering, auto mechanics, computer science, education, heating/ventilation/refrigeration, environmental sciences, engineering technicians, government administration, agribusiness, energy technology, and more.)
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15, 2019
South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association(SDSWMA) Scholarship Open to seniors and college students planning to pursue a career supportive to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry and/or related fields, including a broad range of industries relating to and supporting the proper disposal, reuse, hauling, or recycling of solid waste. Related fields include but are not limited to business administration, accounting, biology, chemistry, trucking, geology, hydrology, engineering, auto mechanics, computer science, heating / ventilation / refrigeration, environmental sciences, engineering technicians, government administration, agribusiness, education, biohazard, energy technology, and more. Students must attend a SD school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15, 2019
South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship Open to seniors in the Eastern Chapter area who plan to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines & Technology for engineering. There are scholarships available to students in their junior or senior year in SDSU's engineering program.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 16, 2019
Public Housing Authority Director’s Association (PHADA) Scholarship Program Open to high school seniors who reside in public or assisted housing.
Amount: $5,000-$7,000
Deadline: January 25, 2019
Davis-Bahcall Scholarship Program Open to students age 18 or older at time of travel who are high school seniors or college freshmen at time of application. You must attend a South Dakota public, private, home school, or post-secondary institution, or have graduated from a South Dakota high school . You must have a demonstrated interest in science with the intent of pursuing an advanced degree in a math, science, engineering or technology field. Program Summary: Davis-Bahcall Scholars will have the chance to spend one week of their summer digging deep into the science and engineering that exists at the Sanford Underground Laboratory, based in Lead, SD. They will spend three weeks studying modern physics at Princeton University in New Jersey under world-renowned scholars and researchers. They will also travel to research laboratories at home and possibly in Europe (funding permitting) to experience the world of modern scientific research.
Deadline: 2019 program information coming soon
Helena Acre HomeGrown Scholarship Open to high school senior pursuing a two-or four-year degree in agriculture and/or science.
Amount: $1,000 ($60,000 invested by awarding approximately 60 high school seniors across the Midwest)
Deadline: January 31, 2019
See more at: www.helenahomegrown.com
FEBRUARY
Central Electric Cooperative Scholarships The Basin Electric Power Cooperative Member Scholarship Open to seniors and college students whose parents are members/customers of the Central Electric Cooperative with their primary residence receiving electric service from the coop, and who are attending an accredited 2- or 4-year school in the fall.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1, 2019
The Jay Headley Memorial Scholarship Open to children of members/customers of the CE Cooperative. *Board members and employees children are excluded. Applicants must be seniors or college students pursuing a Bachelor's of Science degree in an agricultural related field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1, 2019
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Open to seniors and full-time college students under age 23. You do NOT have to be in FFA to apply.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 1, 2019
ESA Scholarships These include a variety of scholarships for students in different circumstances and with different majors. *There is a $5 processing fee for each application submitted.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2019
POET Never Satisfied Scholarship Open to seniors planning to attend any 2-year or 4-year post-secondary school.
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Open to minority students planning to pursue a 4-year degree at a college or university. Students must have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher, show leadership potential, demonstrate dedication to community service, and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $30,000 over four years
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Ross Wagner Scholarship Open to students majoring in civil, biomedical, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and chemical engineering. Students seeking degrees in chemistry and physics may also apply. In addition, the student must attend one of the top 30 engineering schools in the U.S. and Canada as rated by U.S. News and World Report, specifically those that include Doctorate programs. Additionally, McGill University, the University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University at Vancouver, British Columbia are eligible schools. The student must maintain a B grade-point average, work in the school’s engineering lab, and work in the field of endeavor during summer break.
Amount: Full Ride
Deadline: February 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.rosswagnerfoundation.org/
The Drake Physics Prize Open to high school students who have taken physics. Students must take an online and written test.
Amount: an unrestricted, four-year, full tuition scholarship to Drake University in Des Moines, IA.
*Students must register for the test by 1:00 on Fri., February 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.drake.edu/physics/about/scholarshipsphysicsprize/
We the Students Essay Contest Open to students in grades 9-12 or enrolled in a GED program.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: February 14, 2019
See more at: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
WinField Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Open to seniors and 1st and 2nd year college students who are pursuing 2- or 4-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 8, 2019
See more at: https://www.scholarshipdesk.com/winfield-careers-in-agriculture-scholarship/
Dave Prohl Memorial Scholarship Open to high school senior athletes.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 10, 2019
See more at: https://www.sdhsca.org/scholarships
South Dakota High School Coaches' Association Scholarship Open to high school seniors.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 10, 2019
See more at: https://www.sdhsca.org/scholarships
Coaches Against Cancer Scholarship Open to high school student athletes who have had some type of medical issue, or whose family members have had a medical issue, that have affected them during their high school career.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 10, 2019
See more at: https://www.sdhsca.org/scholarships
Daughters of American Revolution Various scholarships available.
Amount: Varies by scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2019
See more at: https://www.dar.org/general-scholarship
SDEA/NEA Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship Open to seniors and college sophomores who are children of current/retired South Dakota Education Association members and who plan to attend a SD school and enter the teaching profession. Seniors must be in the top quarter of his/her class and college sophomores must have at a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February 15, 2019
See more at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SouthDakotaEducationAssciation/RAMIABOERSMASCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION
Eide Scholarship Open to seniors planning to attend a South Dakota school. preference will be given to students going into the education field. The scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate programs as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: May vary
Deadline: February 16, 2019
See Mr. Lee or Dr. Lohsandt for more information
Yankton College Scholarship Program Open to students, undergraduate and graduate, with family members or friends with ties to Yankton College, or who have attended Yankton College in the past.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: February 23, 2019
See more at: https://www.yanktoncollege.org/SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM.aspx
Kingbrook Rural Water System Scholarship Open to seniors and college undergraduate students who are, or whose parents are, members of the Kingbrook Rural Water System--students who live within the city limits are not eligible.
Amount: $500 (four awarded)
Deadline: February 22, 2019
See more at: http://kingbrookruralwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Scholarship-Eligibility-Application.pdf
*See Dr. Lohsandt for an application. Make sure to sign the application!
NAWIC Scholarship Open to college students pursuing a degree in a construction-related field, such as carpentry, plumbing, drafting, construction management, engineering, architecture, etc.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 28, 2019
See more at: http://www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSFScholarships.asp
MARCH
SDABA Scholarship Open to seniors and college students majoring in an agriculture related field and a SD school. The applicant must be a customer, employee, or family member of a business belonging to the SD Agri-Business Association, such as Central Farmers Coop.
Amount: $1.000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
See more at: http://www.cenfarmcoop.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=100
Hatterscheidt Scholarship - Awarded to an incoming freshman who has been accepted at USD. Must have a high school g.p.a. of 3.0 on a 4.0.
Amount: $2,000 (one year award)
Deadline: March 22, 2019
See more at: https://www.usd.edu/admissions/freshmen/scholarships
"Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow" Scholarship Open to seniors who are participants in any SD High School Activities Association sanctioned activity, or whose parents are Farmers Union Insurance policyholders, SD Farmers Union Members, or Friends of the SDFU Foundation having contributed $25 or more in the past year. Students must plan to attend a South Dakota school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
See more at: www.fuiagency.com
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship Open to seniors who are children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren of veterans who served during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Students must have 50 documented hours of volunteer service and plan to attend a 4-year school.
Amount: $2,500-$3,500
Deadline: March 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/
SD Amateur Softball Association Scholarship Open to seniors ages 19 and under who have participated in the SD Amateur Softball Association for the past 3 years, or who have a parent who has participated in the program the past 3 years as a player, coach, umpire, SDASA official, or league official.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.pdffiller.com/218896295-SCHOLARSHIP-REDONEpdf-Scholarship-Forms-South-Dakota-Amateur-Softball-Association-sdasasoftball-Various-Fillable-Forms
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship Open to seniors with at least a C average who plan to live in a rural community following graduation from a college or technical school. The application must be sent to a sponsor at Alliance for a signature before submission, so apply early!
Amount: $500-$7,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
The SD Sheriff's Association Scholarship Open to seniors majoring/minoring in criminal justice and pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Amount: $500
Deadline: Second Friday in March 2019
See more at: http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/scholarship.html
East River Federal Credit Union Educational Scholarship Open to seniors and currently enrolled, full-time college, university, or vocational school students who are current members of East River Federal Credit Union, and have been for at least one year, and who have a GPA of at least 2.0.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://www.eastriverfcu.com/resources/member-resources/scholarships.aspx
South Dakota Bankers Association Scholarships Open to college freshmen and/ or juniors interested in banking, finance, business/ agribusiness, and science at various SD universities and tech schools. Numerous scholarships available.
Amounts: $1,500-$3,000
Deadline: March 2, 2019
See more at: https://www.sdba.com/college-scholarships
South Dakota Department of Agriculture Resource Conservation Speech Contest Open to students grades 9-12. Amount: $1,100 (state champion), $750 (2nd place), and $450 (3rd place)
** As of the date of this printing, the 2019 information has not been published
See more at: https://sdda.sd.gov/conservation-forestry/educational-programs/resource-conservation-speech-contest/
The Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Award Open to juniors and seniors who personify the values, leadership, and integrity exemplified by former BBB President, Scott Mecham, demonstrating ethical behavior and personal integrity, humility, courage, compassion, and respect for their peers, teachers and community. Applicants must reside in Nebraska, South Dakota or southwest Iowa
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships
Alliance Communications Scholarship Open to seniors who live in a household served by Alliance communications and who will be attending school full-time in the fall.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://www.alliancecom.net/about-us/scholarship/
*Additional $1,000 scholarships are available for students pursuing careers in the telecommunications/computer field.
Curtis Marvin Hohn Scholarship Open to seniors attending a South Dakota college, university, or tech school. Preference will be given to students pursuing studies in history, political science, or water resources, such as water conservation, quality, hydraulics, systems, management and operations, or environment.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/CurtisMarvinHohn/
South Dakota Aviation Association & DJ Fischer Foundation Scholarship Open to seniors for continued education at a college, university, technical school, or approved flight training program, for a future career that is related to or will benefit the Aerial Application Industry. Students must be sponsored by a member. Follow link for a list.
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: http://www.sdpilots.com/Becker-Hansen_Scholarship.htm
Bellator Titans MC Scholarship Open to seniors going into their first year of post-secondary education in South Dakota. Students do not need a high GPA, but must be hardworking and motivated to succeed. Student must be a SD resident who can demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $500 per year, up to four years
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://1.cdn.edl.io/pYprzNgb8pN0M99oTPKjCIlTqAueahLriv78trIHmxvxqIYN.pdfb
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Open to seniors and students younger than 30 years old who plan to complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit school. Students must demonstrate critical financial need, and be involved in community service activities.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Opens: March 2019
See more at: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
Hawkinson Scholarship Open to seniors and college students in the following states: Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Students must have demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice.
Amount: $1,000 for seniors, $4,000-$5,000 for college undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: http://hawkinsonfoundation.org/what-we-do/hawkinson-scholarship/
SD Fire Service Scholarship Open to seniors and students entering their first semester of college who are children of a member of a SD fire department- living, deceased, or retired. Also open to students who are active members of a SD junior fire department. Preference given to students pursuing a degree in fire or emergency services.
Amount: $1,000 (two awarded)
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: http://www.sdfirefighters.org/scholarships.html
Sullivan Supply's Youth Scholarship Open to seniors and college students age 21 or younger. Application includes an essay describing experience in livestock showing and/or raising.
Amount: $1,000 (20 available)
Deadline: March 15, 2019
See more at: https://www.sullivansupply.com/scholarships/
Central Farmers Cooperative Scholarship Open to seniors whose parents are producer members of the coop. Students must be going to a South Dakota post-secondary institution and be pursuing a career in agriculture. http://www.cenfarmcoop.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=100
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 16, 2019
See more at:
The First Bank & Trust Scholarship Open to seniors who have a checking or savings account with them, and who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution full time.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: https://www.bankeasy.com/about-us/giving-back/scholarships/
Santel Communications' Ray Judy Memorial Scholarship Open to seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a residential telephone customer of Santel Communications Cooperative Inc. in one of the following exchanges: Alpena, Artesian-Fedora, Ethan, Forestburg, Letcher, Mount Vernon, Parkston, Tripp, Wolsey, or Woonsocket, and who plan to attend a school in South Dakota.
Amount: $500 (10 awarded)
Deadline: March 2019
See more at: Santel Communications' Ray Judy Memorial Scholarship or see Dr. Lohsandt for the application.
Hach Scientific Foundation Undergraduate Chemistry High School Teacher-Training Scholarship Open to students enrolling as freshman chemistry or biochemistry majors at SDSU and who are committed to becoming high school chemistry teachers.
Amount: $6,000 per year (renewable)
Deadline: Contact the financial aid department at SDSU.
See more at: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/hachprograms/acs-hach-scholarships.html
iHELP Scholarship Open to seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school. Applicants will receive mailings from the Student Loan Finance Corporation, which sponsors the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000 (in addition, every applicant put into drawing for an ipad)
Deadline: March 31, 2019
See more at: http://ihelploan.com/blog/sd-scholarship-application/
SDACDE Karst Scholarship Open to seniors pursuing a degree in an agriculture or conservation-related field and who graduate in the upper half of their class.
Amount: $500 (three awarded)
Deadline: March 31, 2019
See more at: http://www.brookingsconservation.org/education_karst.htm
SD Society for Technology in Education Scholarship Open to seniors with a GPA of at least 2.5 who are pursuing a post-secondary degree in the field of Educational Technology or Informational Technology. Students must have a school staff member or parent who is a member of SDSTE. Our technology coordinator is a member.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 22, 2019
See Dr. Lohsandt for the application.
Sioux Falls Community Foundation - Check out this site for numerous scholarship opportunities for seniors planning to attend a technical institute or college/university.
Amount: Amounts vary depending on scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2019
APRIL
2016 South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Open to seniors planning to attend a SD school and who demonstrate interest in future involvement in the beef industry.
Amount: $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded to four students
Deadline: April 1, 2019
See more at: http://sdprimetimegala.com/scholarships/#1485979624393-2f8ccb4e-3459
Remembering Evie Kahnke Scholarship Open to seniors who have been active in extra-curricular activities throughout his/her high school years and plan to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. Applicants should be planning to attend a post-secondary education and a role model with outstanding character, integrity, dedication and true faith.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 28, 2019
See more at: https://eviekahnkememorial.org/
SDATAT Scholarship Open to seniors who live in a town or township that is a current member of the SD Association of Towns & townships and who plan to attend a SD school.
Amount: $500-$1000
Deadline: April 1, 2019
See more at: http://sdtownships.com/7.html
Kayla Cleveland Memorial Scholarship Open to seniors whose school participated in the "Playin' With An Angel" basketball tournament. This scholarship is a third term award, so if you are awarded a scholarship, you must contact them at the beginning of your sophomore year to let them know where to send the funds. Students need to have a 2.0 GPA in college/tech school to receive the award.
Amount: depends on proceeds generated from the tournament
Deadline: April 1, 2019. *See Dr. Lohsandt for more information.
The SDACTE Scholarship Open to seniors planning to attend any South Dakota technical institute, OR applying to or accepted into one of the following fields at any South Dakota university: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, and Family Consumer Science Education. Scholarships are also available for current college students pursuing degrees in these areas.
Amount: Not indicated
Deadline: April 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/sdacte/ (follow scholarship link)
FDDC Scholarship Open to seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA who are pursuing a degree in business or finance at a SD school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2019
See more at: http://fddc.1stdistrict.org/fddc-awards-scholarships/
Sioux Empire Farm Show Exhibitor Scholarship Open to seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 who plan to study agriculture. Applicants must have exhibited at the Sioux Empire Farm Show during the year of application. Follow the link for more info on which shows qualify.
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 2019
See more at: http://siouxempirefarmshow.org/forms/SEFS-Scholarship-Application-2018.pdf (2019 information not yet posted)
Rivers Edge Bank Scholarship Open to seniors who plan to attend a South Dakota school full-time.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
Fund for the Future Scholarship Open to seniors, college students, and non-traditional students who are pursuing careers in a high need health field: LPN, LPN to Registered Nurse program, Ultrasound Tech, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, Laboratory Tech-MT and MLT, Recipients must agree to work for HRMC or in Beadle county for a specified period.
Amount: $5,000-$32,000
Deadline: April 7, 2019
Hylland Scholarship Open to seniors who plan to attend USD. If no seniors plan to attend USD, it will be offerred to Howard alumni currently attending USD.
Amount: Approximately $1,300 (varies year to year)
Deadline: 4th period, April 10, 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
Howard Farmers Co-op Scholarship Open to seniors whose parents are members of the co-op.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 12, 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
South Dakota Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship Open to students with a family member who is: an employee of the SD Trucking Association, an employee or leased operator of a regular or associate member of the SD Trucking Association, or a regular or associate member of the SD Trucking Association.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 2019 *2019 information has not yet been posted
Howard Community Club Scholarship Open to seniors who plan to attend a vo-tech, college or university of their choice.
Amount: $500 each for one young man and one young lady
Deadline: April 17, 2019
South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Open to seniors and college students who plan to attend a school in South Dakota and pursue a retail or business-oriented career. A broad range of business programs are eligible for the scholarship, including business administration, auto mechanics, computer science, culinary arts, heating/ventilation, pharmacy, photography, agribusiness, landscape design, printing industries, refrigeration, and more. Examples of fields of study which are NOT eligible: education/teaching, journalism, nursing, farming, ranching.
Amount: $500-$1,600 (Upwards of 12 awarded)
Deadline April 2019
See more at: https://www.sdra.org/educationevents/scholarshipprogram/
Lori Krempges Scholarship Open to seniors from Miner Co. Preference given to students with community service involvement.
Amount: Two $400 scholarships
Deadline: noon, April 21, 2019
The Booster Club Scholarship Open to seniors. These scholarships are not based on your GPA, but on participation in activities in and out of school.
Amount: $500 each for one boy and one girl
Deadline: April 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application
HHS Music Scholarship Open to seniors who have participated in the Howard High School music program all 4 years of high school.
Amount: TBA
Applications due: not available this year *See Ms. Winker for an application.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Open to seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, as well as college students and graduate students with at least a 2.5 GPA, with Hispanic heritage.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: April 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship Awarded to one worthy South Dakota high school graduate attending a post0-secondary institution. (Note: preference may be given to a student from Hecla, Frederick, Gettysburg, Plankinton or Parkston.)
Amount: $350
Deadline: April 2, 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for application
SD Association of County Commissioners Scholarship Open to children/grandchildren of county employees who are in their 2nd year or more in a SD college or tech school.
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 2019
See more at: http://www.sdcounties.org/services/sdaco-scholarship-program/
The Diamond Davison Scholarship Open to seniors pursing journalism, English, or mass communications.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2019 deadline not yet posted *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
The Selix Scholarship Open to seniors who are good students, have good moral character, and who do not use alcohol or illegal drugs.
Amount: $400
Applications due April 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
ShipDig.com Scholarship Open to seniors and college students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2019
See more at: https://www.tun.com/blog/shipdig-com-scholarship-2/
South Dakota Weed & Pest Conference Scholarship Open to high school graduate (funding to commence after one semester of college is complete). Must be pursuing an ag production, precision farming, agronomy or entomology degree in a South Dakota post-secondary school.
Amount: $500 or more (two awarded, one to a high school graduate and one to a college student)
Deadline: April 5, 2019
First District Development Company is offering five scholarships to students accepted into a business/finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in South Dakota. Must have cumulative gpa of 3.5 or greater.
Amount: $1,000 (five scholarships awarded)
Deadline: April 1, 2019
*See Dr. Lohsandt for hard copy application form.
MAY
South Dakota CattleWomen's Scholarship Open to seniors.
Amount: $250
Deadline: May 1, 2019
See more at: http://www.sdcattlewomen.org/scholarships.html (2019 information not yet posted)
Associated General Contractors Scholarship Open to seniors and college students who are pursuing a career directly related to the construction industry and who are committed to working in SD after graduation.
Amount: $1,000 – 2,500
Deadline: May 2019
See more at: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/51427-Agc-Education-And-Research-Foundation
(2019 information not yet posted)
B. Davis Scholarship Open to juniors, seniors, and post-secondary students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 24, 2019
See more at: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
The Sioux Falls Business and Professional Women's Organization Scholarship 25 scholarships, open to women, both traditional and non-traditional students.
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2019
See more at http://www.siouxfallsbpw.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=620359&module_id=270478
Howard American Legion Scholarship Open to Howard seniors.
Amount: $1000 per year for two years at a community college/ tech school or four years at a college/university.
Deadline: May 2019 *See Dr. Lohsandt for an application.
JUNE
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship Open to seniors that are interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2019
See more at: https://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-aspiring-business-professional-scholarship-program
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Open to juniors, seniors, and post-secondary students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 14, 2019
See more at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship Open to students with a GPA of at least 2.5 who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must submit a short story on this year's topic.
Amount: $500 |
Deadline: June 15, 2019
See more at: https://studentscholarships.org/college_scholarship_applications.php
Big Sun Athletic Scholarship Open to all student athletes, regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2019
See more at: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship Open to seniors who plan to pursue a career in nursing, including LPN/ LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 2019
See more at: https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2018-aspiring-nurse-scholarship (2019 information has not yet been posted)
BBG Communications Scholarship Open to students between the ages of 16 and 21 with at least one year left at a post-secondary institution in the fall, and who have a GPA of at least 2.5. Students must answer two essay questions.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2019
See more at: http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php
iHelp National Scholarship Drawing Open to seniors and current college students who plan to attend college in the fall.) Go to www.facebook.com/iHELP.Students.Loans to "Like" the page and click on the Scholarship Application tab to complete the electronic registration form.
Amount: 3 scholarships- 1 for $3,000, 1 for $2,000, and 1 for $1,000.
Deadline: June 30, 2019 *Facebook is blocked at school.
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/iHELP.Student.Loans/videos/live-national-scholarship-drawing/1034324416657047/
Lift Parts Express Scholarship Open to students between the ages of 16 and 21 with a GPA of at least 3.0 who will be attending school in the U.S. or Canada in the fall. Students must submit an essay on the current topic.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2019
See more at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10417/lift_parts_express_scholarship_scholarship.php
Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship Open to a student pursuing a health-related degree program. Areas of study that will be considered include, but are not limited to, counseling, social work, emergency medicine, pre-med, nursing, psychology (with a focus on addiction counseling or a substance-abuse related field). Applicants must submit an essay no more than 500 words describing why they are passionate about health care, with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. Essays can draw from personal or professional experience.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2019
See more at : https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/scholarships/
JULY
UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship Open to seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 going into the healthcare field. Priority is given to students going into the home healthcare field and those who know someone who worked in the nuclear energy industry and received benefits from the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2019
See more at: https://www.financialaidfinder.com/uew-healthcare-eeoicpa-scholarship-2018/ (2019 information has not yet been posted)
Groth & Associates Scholarship Open to seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. It requires a 500 word essay about a personal hardship you have overcome.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2019
See more at: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/groth-associates-scholarship/ (2019 information not yet posted)
AUGUST
Khan Law Firm Scholarship Open to seniors who have been accepted by, or are currently enrolled at, a university in the United States.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2019
See more at: https://khaninjurylaw.com/scholarship/ (2019 information has not yet been posted)
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship Open to seniors pursuing a degree in nursing, including LPN/ LVN, ADN, or BSN. Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31, 2019
See more at: https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2018-aspiring-nurse-scholarship (2019 information has not yet been posted)
Golden West Publications Alert Scholarship Open to current seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or better. You must plan to attend college after graduation in any state. Applicants must submit an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug/alcohol abuse and how it was handled.
Amount: $500
Deadline: None
See more at: https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/alert-scholarship/2000685/