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Individual websites to use for scholarship searches:
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
https://studentscholarships.org/#sthash.OmWOveEd.dpbs
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.unigo.com/
www.collegescholarships.com
TOP 10 ADMISSIONS TIPS
1. Take a rigorous academic course load.
2. Research financial aid options.
3. Prepare for the SAT or ACT exams.
4. Develop your ideal college profile.
5. Review application essay questions.
6. Do Community service and volunteer work.
7. Attend college fairs.
8. Keep your grades strong.
9. Maintain relationships with teachers who can write your letters of recommendation.
10. Explore your interests through your classes.
10 COLLEGE ESSAY TIPS
1. Don't recycle essays.
2. Captivate your audience
3. Be yourself.
4. Accentuate the positive.
5. Write in the active voice.
6. Don't overextend.
7. Ask people for input.
8. Leave time for rewriting.
9. Revise, reword.
10. Pursue perfection.
Alert Scholarship
If you plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota, and have met curriculum requirements in high school (with a grade of a C or better), plus have an overall GPA of 3.0 and score at least a 24 on your ACT, you most likely qualify.
Build South Dakota Scholarship (FULL RIDE!)
Eligibility Requirements
South Dakota Scholarships
SD Opportunity Scholarship, Dakota Corps, or endowed scholarships. Click on the link above to find out more!
September Deadlines
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship
October Deadlines
AES Scholarship:
-Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
$500
Deadline 10-08
Wendy’s Heisman Award
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Coca Cola Scholarship
November Deadlines
James Cox Foundation
-$2,500, 5 awards
- essay, photo submission, and other requirements
Deadline November 15th
Anne Ford & Alegra Ford Scholarship
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program
$1,000, 6 awards
Essay about how you can promote peace.
Deadline 11-15
December Deadlines
Hagan Scholarship
National Space Club Scholarship
-$10,000
-Students must intend to pursue a career in the STEM fields and attend an accredited University
Deadline December 3rd
Burger King Scholars
High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2019-2020 school year!
High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
Don’t miss your chance to become a BURGER KING Scholar. Apply today!
.Deadline is December 15th
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program
-No essay, no minimum GPA, just register for a chance to win $$
Deadline December 31st
10 THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOU
-$1,500
-Short answer, top 10 list of reasons why you should receive the scholarship.
-Deadline: December 31st
January Deadlines
Eastern Chapter South Dakota Engineering Society
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
February Deadlines
Dakota Corps Scholarship
-Need at least a 27 on your ACT
-Only certain fields are chosen each year, so check if yours qualifies.
Deadline February 1st
POET
Scholarship for graduating South Dakota high school seniors to pursue a career in elementary education at a South Dakota public university. University must be one of the following: BHSU, BSU, NSU or USD. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 after three years of high school. One-time award. Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated motivational ability, a disability, or who are self-supporting.
March Deadlines
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
This is a $2000 renewable scholarship. Eligibility is limited to residents of Aurora County who are graduates of an Aurora county high school and the recipients must attend a SD state supported university. Applications are available in the scholarship box and online at www.usd.edu - go to future students – Cost and Financial Aid – Freshman Scholarships – Local Scholarships highlighted in the left banner area.
Deadline March 1
Pete Havard Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Midstate Communications Scholarship
The SDACDE is offering Three (3) - $500 scholarships. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage those students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field. The scholarship is available to those attending a four-year college or a vocational college and pursuing an Ag related career.
Deadline March 31
Janice M Scott Foundation
Platte Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Weskota Foundation
April Deadlines
Eastern Star Scholarship
The Scavengers Journey Scholarship
Donald H Quimby Memorial
May Deadlines
Ron's Market Effort Scholarship
White Lake High School Alumni Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
https://studentscholarships.org/#sthash.OmWOveEd.dpbs
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.unigo.com/
www.collegescholarships.com
TOP 10 ADMISSIONS TIPS
1. Take a rigorous academic course load.
2. Research financial aid options.
3. Prepare for the SAT or ACT exams.
4. Develop your ideal college profile.
5. Review application essay questions.
6. Do Community service and volunteer work.
7. Attend college fairs.
8. Keep your grades strong.
9. Maintain relationships with teachers who can write your letters of recommendation.
10. Explore your interests through your classes.
10 COLLEGE ESSAY TIPS
1. Don't recycle essays.
2. Captivate your audience
3. Be yourself.
4. Accentuate the positive.
5. Write in the active voice.
6. Don't overextend.
7. Ask people for input.
8. Leave time for rewriting.
9. Revise, reword.
10. Pursue perfection.
Alert Scholarship
- Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region
- Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA who are planning to enroll in college after graduation
- No deadline
If you plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota, and have met curriculum requirements in high school (with a grade of a C or better), plus have an overall GPA of 3.0 and score at least a 24 on your ACT, you most likely qualify.
Build South Dakota Scholarship (FULL RIDE!)
Eligibility Requirements
- Interest in the high-need workforce areas
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Financial need
- Demonstrated aptitude through one or more of the following:
- Technical, dual or concurrent credit courses taken in the career interest area.
- Career & Technical Education coursework completed in the career interest area.
- Work-based learning experiences, internships or work experience in the career interest area.
- Enrolling as a first-time student
- GPA & ACT score are not emphasized compared to other scholarships
South Dakota Scholarships
SD Opportunity Scholarship, Dakota Corps, or endowed scholarships. Click on the link above to find out more!
September Deadlines
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship
- Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application. Must be attending a qualifying institution or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship. Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year.
- September 1st
October Deadlines
AES Scholarship:
-Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
$500
Deadline 10-08
Wendy’s Heisman Award
- Open to student athletes
- October 19th
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
- Provides financial assistance to students in South Dakota who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- US Bank Scholarship Program
- Enter for the chance to win up to $20,000 in U.S. Bank Scholarship prizes
- October 30th
- Applicants must attend a college, university or technical school in South Dakota
- October 22nd
Coca Cola Scholarship
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Oct 31
- Open to students in grades 9th-12th
- The 2021-22 theme is: America: Where Do We Go From Here?
- Oct 31st
November Deadlines
James Cox Foundation
-$2,500, 5 awards
- essay, photo submission, and other requirements
Deadline November 15th
Anne Ford & Alegra Ford Scholarship
- For students with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing post-secondary education
- No Date Yet
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program
- Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Nov 15th
- Attend a post-secondary technical or vocational school
- Four $1000 awards
- Must send hard copy of scholarship
- Applications MUST be received by the due date not postmarked!
- Nov 15th
$1,000, 6 awards
Essay about how you can promote peace.
Deadline 11-15
December Deadlines
Hagan Scholarship
- December 1st
National Space Club Scholarship
-$10,000
-Students must intend to pursue a career in the STEM fields and attend an accredited University
Deadline December 3rd
Burger King Scholars
High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2019-2020 school year!
High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
Don’t miss your chance to become a BURGER KING Scholar. Apply today!
.Deadline is December 15th
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program
- Must attend a 4 year college/university; 3.0 or higher GPA; participate in high school athletics, $20,000
- Deadline is December 24
- South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
- Intended for those students who wish to have a career in the PHC industry
- Dec 31
-No essay, no minimum GPA, just register for a chance to win $$
Deadline December 31st
10 THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOU
-$1,500
-Short answer, top 10 list of reasons why you should receive the scholarship.
-Deadline: December 31st
January Deadlines
Eastern Chapter South Dakota Engineering Society
- TBD
- Interested Seniors who are planning on going into an ag-related field of study.
- $1500.00 Scholarship Opportunity
- You will need to obtain two farmer endorsements also.
- Application is due January 1st
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
- Deadline TBD
February Deadlines
Dakota Corps Scholarship
-Need at least a 27 on your ACT
-Only certain fields are chosen each year, so check if yours qualifies.
Deadline February 1st
POET
- Seven scholarships of up to $5,000 to full-time undergraduate students who will be attending any South Dakota two-year or four-year college, university or technical school
- no specific degree program requirements and no minimum GPA. We are searching for students who, like POET, are never satisfied with good enough
- Deadline TBD
- $1000 - $4000 given to students whose parents or grandparents are Elk members
- Feb 7th
- must be a child of a Central Electric Cooperative member
- pursuing a bachelor’s of science degree in an agricultural related field
- primary residence must receive electric service from Central Electric cooperative and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
- Deadline: February 1
Scholarship for graduating South Dakota high school seniors to pursue a career in elementary education at a South Dakota public university. University must be one of the following: BHSU, BSU, NSU or USD. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 after three years of high school. One-time award. Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated motivational ability, a disability, or who are self-supporting.
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Must currently be in high school
- For residents of the following states: South Dakota
- Application form required
- Transcript required
- Test scores required
- Essay required
- Recommendations or references required
- Deadline February 1
March Deadlines
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Three scholarships of varying eligibility and award
- March 1st
- Must be a South Dakota resident and graduate from a South Dakota high school
- Show financial need and apply for Federal Student Aid through the FAFSA
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be accepted for admission to Black Hills State University
- Attend the Spearfish main campus of BHSU full time (minimum 12 credit hours)
- Deadline March 1
This is a $2000 renewable scholarship. Eligibility is limited to residents of Aurora County who are graduates of an Aurora county high school and the recipients must attend a SD state supported university. Applications are available in the scholarship box and online at www.usd.edu - go to future students – Cost and Financial Aid – Freshman Scholarships – Local Scholarships highlighted in the left banner area.
Deadline March 1
Pete Havard Sr. Memorial Scholarship
- High School Senior pursing a education in diesel and/or related equipment service
- From Wessington Springs, Plankinton, White Lake, Woonsocket, or Sanborn Central
- Get scholarship application from Mrs. Fink
- March 10
- High School senior attend post secondary education
- Three $2000 Scholarships
- TBD
- SD Senior planning to attend higher education school. Preference given to applicants pursing history, political science, or water resources
- March 10
- Senior with GPA of 3.2 who participates in Extra-Curricular Activities
- March 15
- Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
- Deadline March 15
- South Dakota high school seniors who will be pursuing no less than a bachelor’s degree in early, elementary, or secondary education.
- Eligible students must have obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Cumulative GPA will be verified with the student's high school guidance counselor.
- One $500 scholarship will be awarded per year.
- Completed application, essays, and letter of recommendation are due 11:59 pm March 15. Submit all as email attachments to Sara Hopkins at [email protected]. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. (Questions concerning the scholarship may also be directed to the above person.)
- Decision of the judges is final. Scholarship recipient will be notified no later than April 15.
- Two $250 payments will be made to the student’s college during the student’s sophomore year
- Recipient will be contacted prior to the start of the fall semester. At that time, failure to provide college contact information and be in good academic standing will disqualify student for the scholarship and the award will go to the applicant who receives second place consideration.
- Deadline March 15
Midstate Communications Scholarship
- High School Seniors that will graduate in 2022, whose parents/guardians receive telephone service from Midstate.
- Typed/Double Spaced Essay: If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
- Application is located online/Paper Copies from Mrs. Fink
- Deadline TBD
The SDACDE is offering Three (3) - $500 scholarships. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage those students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field. The scholarship is available to those attending a four-year college or a vocational college and pursuing an Ag related career.
Deadline March 31
Janice M Scott Foundation
- US citizen or permanent resident of US
- GPA of 3.0 (out of a 4.0 scale)/equivalent or higher
- High school senior who will matriculate full-time at a fully accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or the District of Columbia
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra-curricular activities
- Combined adjusted income of the parent (s) can’t exceed $50,000
- Deadline March 31
Platte Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship
- For Students who are entering a Medical Field Professional
- TBD
- Must be Mailed or Hand Delivered to Platte Medical Clinic (See Mrs. Fink)
- Full ride scholarship for students attending a SD Technical School in a listed high needs area.
- March 31st
Weskota Foundation
- For individuals entering the health care field
- Three $600 Scholarships
- TBD
April Deadlines
Eastern Star Scholarship
- completed a four year High School education or its equivalent
- Preference will be given to member of the Order of the Eastern Star, those who have Eastern Star or Masonic Relationships, the child or dependent of a US War Veteran, Citizens of South Dakota and to those attending schools within the State of South Dakota.
- Deadline April 1
- The Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund was established by Harley Taylor in memory of his sister, Inez Walter who was from the Ipswich area. The scholarship is for high school students in South Dakota. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student planning on attending a South Dakota or North Dakota college or university in the field of nursing.
- See Mrs. Fink for a scholarship application
- Deadline April 1
The Scavengers Journey Scholarship
- offering one (1)- $250.00 Scholarship
- High School Senior attending a post-secondary South Dakota College Full-Time for a TBD Degree
- For a copy of the application, please see Mrs. Fink or click on the title link
- Deadline: April 1
Donald H Quimby Memorial
- This scholarship provides a one-time $350 award to a worthy South Dakota high school graduate attending a post-secondary institution.
- See Mrs. Fink for a scholarship application
- Deadline April 1
- Agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical teaching need occupation for five years after graduating from a participating postsecondary institution;
- Agree, through a promissory note, that failure to abide by employment requirement above will result in the scholarship being converted into an interest-bearing loan;
- Attend a participating South Dakota postsecondary institution as and undergraduate enrolled in your final two years of postsecondary education and be fully admitted in an elementary or secondary education program at the institution that is preparing you to work in a
critical need teaching area; - Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; and
- Have a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and an average of 2.8 GPA for all major coursework.
- Deadline April 15
- $150 scholarship that will be given at graduation
- Senior in band or choir
- Must plan to attend college or technical school
- Minimum 250 word essay with the topic: "What purpose does music have in my life and how will it be a part of my future?"
- Deadline April 15
May Deadlines
Ron's Market Effort Scholarship
- Must be a senior graduating from White Lake High School
- Plan to continue some form of higher education
- Must have a GPA or 2.0 or Above
- Student who puts forth lots of effort in many areas of life
- Must have work experience outside of school
- Requires a letter with future plans and goals
- See Mrs. Fink for an application
- Deadline May 1
White Lake High School Alumni Scholarship
- Must be a White Lake High School Senior
- Must be attending a post-secondary education
- Scholarship will be awarded at the annual Alumni Banquet
- Student must be present at the banquet to be eligible to win
- 200 word essay on "How will graduating from a small school like WLHS help you in the future"
- See Mrs. Fink for application
- Deadline May 1
- Demonstrate perseverance and success despite obstacles
- Show leadership, integrity, academics, extracurricular participation and community service
- $300 scholarship to be issued to school of choice
- Personal Application Sheet as well as a 150 word or less essay describing how the students has overcome an obstacle in life
- See Mrs. Fink for application
- Deadline May 1
- Available to members of the United Methodist Church
- Must be planning to attend a post-secondary education
- Must write a summary of what you plan to take while attending the college of your choice and your future plans
- Deadline May 1
- Must plan on attending post-secondary education
- See Mrs. Fink for application
- Deadline May 2
- Wrestled all 4 years of high school
- Been accepted to a post-secondary school
- One page essay on "What wrestling has taught you"
- See Mrs. Fink for application
- Deadline May 2
- Experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed you to perform well academically
- Evaluated based on essay and letters of recommendation
- Deadline May 2 (for calendar purposes)
South Dakota School Scholarship Site Links
University of South Dakota
- Priority: November 15th
- Final: Dec 1st
- Priority: January 15th
- Dickson Scholarship
- March 1
- March 1st
- February 1
Dakota Wesleyan University
Augustana University
Mount Marty
Mitchell Technical University
Southeast Technical University
- March 31
Lake Area Technical University
- March 31
Western Dakota University
SD School of Mines
Out of State Scholarship Links
University of Nebraska Lincoln