Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1 until commencement of the fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation.
Parents’ Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
Must complete the FAFSA and provide the EFC. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
December 1, 2026
Luigi Wewege Foundation Scholarship
American High school students graduating this calendar year, and have been accepted into a college, or university within the USA.
Students currently enrolled in a college or university within the USA, and not having reached their senior year.
Dr. Luigi Wewege wants to hear your answer to this question: “How will retail banking change over the next decade?” This should be a short essay (under 500 words).
December 1, 2026
Dirk Derrick Car and Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
$1,000
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
An award for any current or soon to be undergraduate student who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own inquiry, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.
Submit an essay; maximum 600 words.
December 15, 2026
Senior Planning Social Work and Eldercare Scholarship
$900
High school senior
December 15, 2026
South Dakota resident with at least 2.8 GPA & 27 or higher ACT
Covers tuition at a SD college/university for critical need professions
Must agree to work in SD for the time receiving the scholarship + 1 year.
Must be going to work in a critical need occupation
December 15, 2026
SD Critical Needs Teaching Scholarship
Established under Senate Bill 233 in 2013, the Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship opens doors for students preparing to work in a critical need teaching area. Students who will be juniors or seniors in the upcoming academic year and who are accepted into an elementary or secondary education program at a participating South Dakota post-secondary institution are eligible to apply.
December 15, 2026
The foundation is dedicated to supporting our agricultural youth in higher education and organizations, programs, and projects that enhance services and education to the rural community.
6 categories that pay out $60,000 total.
December 18, 2026
Be diagnosed with autism
Write a brief explanation (around 100 words) stating the way in which the continuation of your education will further your anticipated career goals
$1,000 = 1 award
December 19, 2026
Be under the age of 22
Be interested in designing and building things
$100,000 = 30 awards
December 31, 2026
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
Be a high school senior that plans on attending college or university in the fall of 2027
Be at Eagle Scout who is registered in an active unit and has not reached their 19th birthday
$10,000 = 15 awards
December 31, 2026
Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
Be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Have been accepted to a nursing school at an accredited institution in the US
$1,000 = 10 awards
December 31, 2026
Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship Program
$2,500
High school senior
Plan to enroll in a two year school for construction related field
December 31, 2026
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
(1) $1,000 & (1) $5,000
For high school seniors or college freshman, must be sponsored by a SDAPHCC member, and must be interested in pursuing a career in the P-H-C industry.
December 31, 2026
ELKS - Emergency Education Grants
provide undergraduate college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000.
Must have an Elk member parent or step-parent who is in good standing
December 31, 2025
Application - not updated 9/2/2026
$7,000 one-time scholarship a current, eligible high school senior
Planning to pursue a degree in agriculture at an accredited college or university.
The senior must be a child or grandchild of an ASA member
December 31, 2026