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Top 13 South Dakota Scholarships in June 2023
South Dakota is known as the “Mount Rushmore” State. No doubt you’ll want to “rush” to apply for these South Dakota scholarships when you see them! Students in South Dakota have access to a variety of opportunities to fund their education in different fields of study. Continue reading to learn the top South Dakota scholarships!
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Top 7 South Dakota Scholarships in June 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Next steps
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$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Next steps
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Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Next steps
Check your eligibility through the Scholarships360 app.
Foster Care to Success Continuing Education and Job Training Program
Are you in foster care or have received guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs? If so, consider applying for the Continuing Education and…
Are you in foster care or have received guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs? If so, consider applying for the Continuing Education and…
Are you in foster care or have received guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs? If so, consider applying for the Continuing Education and Job Training Program! This program is offered annually to students who meet the above description and who are starting or currently attending a technical school or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s, bachelor's, or postgraduate degree. The scholarship is funded by Casey Family Programs, a national operating foundation focused on foster care and child welfare. If you’re in foster care or have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College & Graduate Students
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
State: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming
Next steps
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PFund Foundation Scholarship Program
The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range…
The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range…
The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $12,000 and are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients can use the funds to pursue academic programs or leadership development opportunities. Join us in empowering bold leaders and creating a brighter future for all.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College & Graduate Students
Other Category: LGBTQ+
State: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Next steps
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Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2
The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their…
The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their…
The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their undergraduate or graduate studies while attending universities or colleges within the legacy Region H boundaries. The Region H boundaries include: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College Students
Citizenship: US Citizens
Academic Interest: Paper and Pulp Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Materials Science
Other Category: Women
State: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Next steps
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Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship
Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity…
Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity…
Eligibility information
Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Freshmen
Citizenship: DACA
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Other Category: Low Income, Immigrants
State: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Next steps
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Additional South Dakota scholarships
South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Eligibility: Applicants apply for an agriculture-focus or community-focus scholarship, depending on their major and/or experience with agriculture. Applicant, applicant’s parents, or guardians must be a current member of South Dakota Farm Bureau, and must have been a member for 2 years. Must be 17 years of age or older, a high school graduate or a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: March 15, 2022
South Dakota Bankers Association Scholarship
- Eligibility: College students in their junior year who are pursuing a career in banking or finance
- Amount: $1,500 – $4,000
- Deadline: March 31, 2022
South Dakota Engineering Society Central Chapter Scholarship
- Eligibility: South Dakota graduating seniors in the Central Chapter area planning to attend either South Dakota State University or South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for engineering
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: April 8, 2022
South Dakota Retailers Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: South Dakota high school graduates/GED earners planning to enroll in retail-related courses of study at qualifying, accredited South Dakota technical schools, colleges, universities, or certified professional training institutes. Applicants must have completed at least 24 college credits or 12 credits from a tech school or certified professional training institute. Full-time post-secondary work experience in lieu of the post-secondary education requirement is considered
- Amount: $2,000 – $2,700
- Deadline: April 19, 2022
Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship
- Eligibility: Undergraduates with a minimum 2.8 GPA who are enrolled in their final two years of study at a South Dakota postsecondary institution. Applicants must be fully admitted to an elementary OR secondary education program at the institution that is preparing them to work in a critical-need teaching area. Award winners must agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical-need teaching occupation for 5 years after graduating
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: April 15, 2022
South Dakota Golf Association Scholarships
- Eligibility: South Dakota residents (for a minimum of two years prior to applying) attending a four-year South Dakota college, university, or accredited post high school institution
- Amount: $1,500
- Deadline: June 30, 2022
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
- Eligibility: Residents of South Dakota at the time of high school graduation who attend an accredited school in the state. There are two options regarding test scores and GPA:
- Have an ACT of 24 or higher OR SAT verbal + mathematics score of 1180. Have a high school GPA of 3.0.
- Have an ACT of 28 or higher and meet the ACT college readiness benchmarks scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 22 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 23 for Science OR SAT score the sum of the verbal and mathematics scores on the SAT AT verbal + mathematics score of 1310.
- Amount: $6,500 over 4 years
- Deadline: September 1, 2022
Upcoming scholarships
South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association (SDWMA) Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: High school seniors planning on a trade that supports the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry and/or related fields. Preference given to South Dakota residents enrolling/enrolled in South Dakota institutions
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: January 15 of each year
Gordon Horgen Scholarship
- Eligibility: Native American high school seniors or college sophomores planning on going into the teaching profession
- Amount: $750
- Deadline: February 15 of each year
Dakota Corps Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Graduates of South Dakota high schools with at least a 2.8 GPA and an ACT score of 27 or greater (or the SAT equivalent). Upon college graduation, scholarship earners must agree, in writing, to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation
- Amount: Full cost
- Deadline: February 1 of each year
Additional South Dakota scholarship resources
School-specific scholarships
Be sure to check out your school’s website for institution-specific scholarships, such as South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, and South Dakota Mines.
Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Full-cost scholarships for South Dakota students attending a South Dakota technical college. There are different programs for each school.
