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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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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023

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.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Multiple awards worth $2,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023

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.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
1 award worth $15,000
Deadline Jun 29, 2023

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.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Foster Care to Success Continuing Education and Job Training Program
Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Varies

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!

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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

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PFund Foundation Scholarship Program
Multiple awards worth $1,000 - $12,000
Expected deadline Jun 1, 2024

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.

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Grade Level: College & Graduate Students

Other Category: LGBTQ+

State: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

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Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2
1 award worth $2,250
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024

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.

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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

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Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship
Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Expected deadline Jan 31, 2024

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…

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 Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

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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

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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:
  1. Have an ACT of 24 or higher OR SAT verbal + mathematics score of 1180. Have a high school GPA of 3.0. 
  2. 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.