Top 29 South Dakota Scholarships in September 2024

The BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship is open to FFA members who are graduating seniors or college students from California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Texas. Members pursuing a certificate or degree in an area of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathways are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a North Dakota resident who has graduated from a high school in ND or a bordering state? Further, are you a first-time undergraduate student currently pursuing your studies in a post-secondary program in North Dakota? If so, consider applying for the North Dakota State Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,375 per semester or $917 per quarter to many eligible ND students, depending on applicants' enrollment status. Grant recipients may receive the grant for up to eight semesters or twelve quarters of full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment, or the attainment of a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. To apply, interested students must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a North Dakota resident pursuing an in-state post-secondary program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior who has lived in South Dakota for at least the past two years and who has a passion for golf? If so, you may be eligible for the SDGA Junior Golf Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award $1,500 to six South Dakotan high school seniors who have previous golf experience and who will be enrolling in a post-secondary institution in the Fall semester following their high school graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship awards ten $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who will attend an eligible U.S. college in the Fall following their high school graduation. To be eligible, applicants must be legal United States residents and be set to attend college in the U.S., physically or virtually, following their high school graduation. There are no income, grade point average, or class rank requirements. If you're a college-bound high school senior residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students from states served by the BNSF Railway. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other indigenous peoples of North America and are seeking a bachelor's degree in designated fields of business or science, are welcome to apply.Show Less

Looking to pursue a career in retail or hospitality? The South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program is here to help! The program offers financial assistance to students studying in fields related to retail, including business administration, the culinary arts, Auto Mechanics, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Photography, and more. As long as you're enrolled in a qualifying program at an accredited school and have graduated from a South Dakota high school, you're eligible to apply. Plus, if you've completed at least 24 credits from a college or university or 12 credits from a tech school or professional training institute, you're good to go. Don't have that much education under your belt? No worries - full-time work experience in lieu of the education requirement is also acceptable. Apply and take the first step towards your dream career!Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a resident or full-time graduate student in the MAC region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who is pursuing a degree in archival administration? If so, the MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one individual in the MAC region who is pursuing graduate studies in archival administration. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent academic year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college junior pursuing a banking or finance-related degree at an institution of higher education in South Dakota? If so, consider applying for the South Dakota Bankers Association Scholarships! There are five types of scholarships offered: the Alan M. Graff Scholarship ($4,000), the David S. Birkeland Scholarship ($3,000), the Herman Lerdal Scholarship ($3,000), the Joyce Hazeltine Scholarship ($3,000), and the Deb Gates Scholarship ($1,500). To be eligible, applicants must have expressed an interest in pursuing a banking or finance-related career, and must be majoring in business, finance, IT, cybersecurity, HR, marketing, or a related field. If you have a passion for banking or finance and are attending a South Dakota college or university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John Deere Scholarship was established to encourage Midwestern welding students to pursue their passions without worrying about the costs. Thus, each year, two scholarships will be awarded to Midwestern welding students. While the first ($2,500) will be available to a student from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Missouri, the second ($2,500) will be available to a female or minority student, with preference to students from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota or South Dakota. All applicants must be enrolled in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester of academic study in their welding program and submit two letters of recommendation along with their application. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!Show Less

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of South Dakota Scholarship for Colleges/Universities/Technical is open to applicants who are children or grandchildren of veterans or members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Eligible applicants must be between 16 and 22 years old, residents of South Dakota, and financially unable to attend a university or technical institute after high school graduation. To apply, submit an original article of not more than 500 words on “Why I want to attend a College/University” or “Why I want to attend a Technical Institute,” in addition to three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education!Show Less