Local Scholarships

This section includes scholarships that are local to our area, but not to our school. This means that some scholarships may include other schools. Not all of the scholarships will be this way, but some will. Some scholarships are available online, but for others you will need to visit Mr. Swier's office for information.

Avera St. Benedict Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for students who desire to work in the health field in one of the following roles:

Registered Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certified Laboratory Technicians
Registered Radiology Technologist
Registered Health Information Technician
Registered Health Information Administrator
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
Other health related careers

Due by: April 1st each year

Must plan to attend a South Dakota College, University, or Technical College.

Scholarship money is to be paid back if the student does not complete the school year, immediately or interest will be applied.

Apply Here

Additional Information

Reference Form

Aurora County Conservation District Scholarship (Stickney)

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Aurora County 4-H Achievement Scholarship (Stickney)

This scholarship is geared toward students who have been Aurora County 4-H members for a minimum of 3 years. There are two different achievement scholarships that available when submitting this application, the Cheryl Moore Scholarship and the Joyce Ehlers Scholarship, both worth $250. Only one application needs to be submitted.

See application for further requirements.

Application is due by: April 15th

http://www.auroracounty4h.net/

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Basin Electric Power Cooperative - Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship and District Scholarship (Aurora County)

This scholarship is directed toward students who's parents receive electric service from Central Electric Cooperative at their primary residence. There is only one $2500 scholarship available to all students in the Central Electric Cooperative service area. In our school, students who live in Aurora county are those that are eligible.

Students who do not receive this scholarship are entered for a chance to earn a $500 district level scholarship. The same application is used for each of these.

Application is due by: January 30th, 2026

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Basin Electric Power Cooperative - Douglas Electric Cooperative District Scholarship (Douglas County)

This scholarship is designed for students who's parents are members of Douglas Electric and plan to attend a college, university, or vocational/technical school full time.

This scholarship application will be sent to the school. Please reach out to Mr. Swier to get a copy.

Application is due by: unknown

Brock Bordewyk Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Corsica Stickney Music Boosters Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Corsica-Stickney Teacher Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Dittrich, Barrows, Noldner American Legion of Stickney Scholarship (Stickney)

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Kay Monson Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for students pursuing a career in the health field. Students from Parkston, Ethan, Tripp, Lake Andes, or Corsica/Stickney schools districts can apply.

Students must submit the application form and the reference form.

Application is due by: April 1st

Apply Here

Additional Information

Reference Form

Shelton (Shelly) Schuh Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Scavengers Journey Scholarship

This scholarship is directed toward applicants who are pursuing a degree in business at any South Dakota university or technical college. Applicants must be from participating towns of Scavengers Journey (Stickney is, Corsica is not).

Application is available for download on the Scavengers Journey website.

Applications sent to:
Scavenger’s Journey Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 262, White Lake, SD 57383

Application is due by: April 1st

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Additional Information

281 Meats Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Vince Ries Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be sent to the school. When this scholarship is available, please see Mr. Swier for a copy or check your e-mail as Mr. Swier will send it out.

Scott Lippincott Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors the life of Scott Lippincott who lost his life to cancer. This scholarship is for high school graduates in our area who plan to attend a two or four year program at a college or technical college.

This scholarship application will be delivered to the school. See Mr. Swier for the application or check your e-mail as he will send it out.

Application is due by: unknown as of now

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