White Lake Commercial Club Scholarship
2 $1,000 scholarships for White Lake seniors
Return the application to Toni Haines
April 1, 2025
Huron Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau Ag Committee Scholarship
Senior planning on going to technical school or university in SD
Preference will be given to a student with a degree in the agriculture field.
Applications need to be returned to the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau
Mail to: Ag Scholarship Committee, Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 1725 Dakota Ave. South, Huron, SD 57350
April 1, 2024 - not updated 2/21/25
Platte Avera Auxiliary Scholarship
1 $1,000 scholarship for a student entering the medical field
Return to Mrs. Foxley or Tiffany Thiry
April 1, 2025
Eastern Star Scholarship Application - Lacotah Chapter No. 30
Two $150.00 Scholarships
Senior from Mt. Vernon, White Lake, or Plankinton
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
April 1, 2025
Must be entering an agriculture related field.
Must also have two letters of recommendation.
April 4, 2025
Youth with at least five years of active membership in SD 4-H
Scholarship is:
40% scholastic achievement;
10% character;
40% 4-H project involvement including Citizenship/ Community Service and Leadership; and
10% financial need.
Can email completed scholarship application to: sdsu.4h@sdstate.edu
April 7, 2025
SDATAT Scholarship Program - Townships
One $1,000 Scholarship and one $500 Scholarship
April 1, 2025
South Dakota HS graduate living in the communities of the Scavenger's Journey
For college or technical school
April 1, 2025
Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 and $500 given to SD high school seniors pursuing a career or degree in agriculture.
April 1, 2024 - not updated 1/27/2025
To apply, the student must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate a desire to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education at a four-year South Dakota college or university following high school.
April 1, 2025
National Farmers Union - 3 opportunities
High school seniors, college students or nontraditional students seeking funding to attend a two or four-year accredited college or university or technical school for any area of study. Must be a Farmers Union member.
Typed essay on the topic: How do you plan to advocate for farmers and their communities in your future endeavors?
April 1, 2025
Book grants will be awarded on the basis of desire to attend college and financial need. Post-secondary schools include trade and vocational schools. If a student is deferring their college admission for a mission trip, service program (e.g. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps), or military service, then their book grant is eligible to be claimed by them for a period of two (2) years following high school graduation.
April 1, 2025
M-O Federal Credit Union Scholarship
There will be $2,000 in academic scholarships awarded; $500 per recipient.
NO ELECTRONIC COPIES ACCEPTED
Applicant must have been a member of M-O Federal Credit Union for at least one (1) year with an account in good standing before the closing date of the application.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, have previously completed high school, or be currently attending a college, university or technical institute, and must be planning to enroll in classes for the Fall 2024 semester.
April 1, 2024 - not updated 4/1/2025
The applicant must attend a South Dakota Post-Secondary educational facility and have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher (please provide a copy of transcript).
The form must be completely filled out and a 250 to 500 word essay on what rural water has meant to the applicant or his/her community must be attached.
A current photo is also required to be used for publicity purposes. Mid-Dakota reserves the right to print any and all essays that have been submitted.
April 1, 2025
All first-time freshman students who apply for fall admission to USD are automatically considered for up to $4,000 per year. Coyote Beginnings is available to recipients for up to four years as a full-time student and is based on GPA, standardized test scores and committee review.
The Coyote Beginnings may include a combination of funding from other scholarships or additional sources awarded to you. Although there is no deadline or separate application for this award, you should apply to South Dakota prior to April 1 for full consideration.
*The Coyote Beginnings Scholarship is currently not offered at the USD – Sioux Falls location.
April 1, 2025?
Must have participated in USA Softball of South Dakota for at least 3 years as a player, coach, umpire, USA Softball of South Dakota official, or in a official capacity of a USA Softball of South Dakota sanctioned team or league.
Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger. You must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school during the year of application. This scholarship may also be granted to a family member of USA Softball of South Dakota member who is physically challenged as determined by the American Disabilities Act passed on July 25, 1990.
April 1, 2025
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund
Student attending post-secondary for nursing in SD or ND
April 1, 2025
Graduating high school senior attending a university, college, or tech school
Parent or student must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank
2 - $500 scholarships
April 1, 2025
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship
Graduate from a South Dakota high school
Attending any post-secondary education
Mail to:
Donald H Quimby Memorial Scholarship
c/o Kevin Quimby
3409 S Florence Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
April 1, 2025
SDACTE High School Scholarship
High school senior applying to or accepted by a program at any SD technical institute or university in one of the following fields: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, or Family Consumer Science Education.
Demonstrated academic achievement.
April 1, 2024
Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship
$1,000
To apply, you must be an immediate family member of a current or former SD National Guard soldier and must have a desire to further your education.
Must mail application, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation to the following address:
Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship
214 N Wicker St.
Canton, SD 57013
April 1, 2026
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota
$1,000 (several awards)
Must be planning to attend a South Dakota technical school
Email scholarship application materials to sd.yorkrite@gmail.com
Enter "K.T. Scholarship" in the subject line when emailing
April 5, 2025
First District Development Company
Be a U.S. citizen
Be a high school senior attending a South Dakota High School
Be accepted into a business/finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in South Dakota
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater, calculated on a 4.0 grading scale
April 5, 2024 - not updated 2/20/25
CHS Farmers Alliance Scholarship
2 - $1,000 scholarships
Senior with desire to work in the ag field & planning on going to college.
April 4, 2025
Youth with at least five years of active membership in SD 4-H
Scholarship is:
40% scholastic achievement;
10% character;
40% 4-H project involvement including Citizenship/ Community Service and Leadership; and
10% financial need.
Can email completed scholarship application to: sdsu.4h@sdstate.edu
April 7, 2025
Curtis Marvin Hohn Legacy Scholarship
Student attending a public, private university or tech school in SD
Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies in history, political science, or water resources (i.e., water conservation; water quality; hydraulics; water systems management and operation; or environment)
April 10, 2025
For Track and Field student athletes of accomplishment who have chosen to continue participation in the sport at the collegiate level in our state.
April 9, 2025
Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Scholarship
For students with documented learning disabilities (LD) and/or ADHD who are pursuing post-secondary education
April 13, 2024 - not updated 2/20/25
Dr. Dale A. Gibson Oral Health Scholarship
Students pursuing a dental assisting degree at Lake Area Tech who exhibit a financial need
April 15, 2025
Ringneck Festival and Bird Dog Challenge Volunteer Scholarship
An applicant must either be a volunteer or be a direct family member of a volunteer or landowner involved in the 2023 Ringneck Festival and Bird Dog Challenge. (Direct family member is defined as a spouse, sibling, parent or grandparent)
An applicant must be currently in good standing (“C” average or better) at a high school or an accredited college or qualified technical institute.
April 15, 2025
Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship
A student in the final year in college who is pursuing a degree in environmental science (biology or chemistry), environmental geography, environmental sociology, natural resource management, or environmental law
April 15, 2025
American Bank and Trust Scholarship
HS Senior attending any college in SD or MN
24 - $1,000 scholarships
April 18, 2025
The scholarship supports students whose family was impacted by a serious or fatal work injury
May 6, 2025
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota
$1,000 (several awards)
Must be planning to attend a South Dakota technical school
Email scholarship application materials to sd.yorkrite@gmail.com
Enter "K.T. Scholarship" in the subject line when emailing
April 5, 2025
$2,000
South Dakota college sophomore/junior/senior/graduate student with an expressed interest in banking/financial services; or
Second year South Dakota technical student with an expressed interest in banking/financial services
April 15, 2025
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Pursuing a career in law enforcement
Submit a short essay describing:
Their interest in law enforcement
What type of law enforcement career they intend to pursue
Any family history in law enforcement
April 15, 2025
Scott Lippincott Memorial Scholarship
Student must be enrolled in a two or four year program at a college or technical school.
Send Application & Essay to:
Kim Lippincott
PO Box 383
Springfield, SD 57062
5 - $1,000 scholarships
April 15, 2025
Todd Kieffer Music Scholarship
$150 scholarship received at graduation
White Lake Senior in Band or Choir
Must plan to attend college or technical school
April 15, 2025
St. Mary Knights of Columbus Scholarship
$500 scholarship
This scholarship honors the life of Vince Ries.
April 15, 2025
Mike Rowe Works Foundation Scholarship
Enroll in an approved program (technical school or trade school only)
Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Make a video.
Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
Verify your school costs.
Provide high school or college transcript.
Send your most recent 1040 tax form.
April 17, 2025
SD AGC Highway Heavy Utilities
For students pursuing a career in a construction-related education program at a college/university or technical institute.
Multiple scholarships available!
April 19, 2024 - not updated 2/21/25
Ron's Market Effort Scholarship
White Lake Senior with plans for post-secondary education
GPA has to be 2.0 or higher
The student must demonstrate putting forth effort in many areas of life.
April 21, 2025
Cover Letter (need this completed as well)
White Lake seniors
Winner(s) MUST be present at the banquet to receive scholarship
$500 (or more) scholarship
April 25, 2025 by 5:00 pm
Graduating senior from Hutchinson, Charles Mix, Douglas or Aurora counties.
$500 Scholarship
April 25, 2025
South Dakota Corrections Association Scholarship
Be enrolled in an institution of higher learning (College/University/Technical Institute).
Be a South Dakota resident and interested in South Dakota Corrections or Human Services field.
Be involved in your school or community activities.
April 30, 2025