James River Gobblers, Wild Turkey Federation
$750 scholarship
Graduating senior pursing a higher education degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher who support preservation of hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports
Must write an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation and preserving our hunting heritage
February 1, 2026
Graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA
Write an essay (400-600 words) exhibiting dedication to conservation and preserving our hunting heritage.
$750 scholarship
February 1, 2025
Demonstrate financial need through the completion of your FAFSA
Pursue a bachelor’s degree
Maintain a 2.0 college GPA
Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in five years or less
Commit in writing to living and working in South Dakota for at least three years after graduation
Acknowledge that any failure to meet these requirements will result in the scholarship being converted to a 4% fixed-interest loan
February 1, 2025
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
$10,000 (200 awards)
Must be a high school senior pursuing a degree in manufacturing or engineering
Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
February 1, 2025
BHSU Scholarship of Distinction
Based on GPA and ACT scores
Up to $16,000 over 8 semesters
February 1, 2025
DOD Cyber Security Scholarship
Students must be accepted into an appropriate program at DSU at the time of their application
Undergraduates must have completed at least 60 credits at the time in which they would receive the award
Must meet minimum GPA standards of: 3.2 (undergrad) or 3.5 (graduate).
Students should be enrolled in one of the following programs: Network & Security Administration, Cyber Operations, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Worth approximately $45,000 per year
February 1, 2025
$1000 - $4000 given to students whose parents or grandparents are current Elk members
February 3, 2025
Descriptions of MULTIPLE scholarships
Submit one application through this link for MOST Of the SD FFA Scholarships
Separate links/applications for AG Ed and WLC scholarships
AG ED Scholarship
WLC Scholarship
February 3, 2025
Fifteen 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. They are looking for students who, like POET, are never satisfied with good enough.
February 12, 2025
Ramia Boersma Scholarship (SD Education Association)
$750 scholarship & can be renewed for four years
Applicants must be the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of an SDEA or SDEA Retired member
February 15, 2025
Applicant of Reliabank scholarships must be a senior in high school.
Minimum requirements needed: GPA 3.0 and/or ACT 21
Applicant’s family must be a customer of Reliabank
February 15, 2025
Gordon Horgen Scholarship (SD Education Association)
$750 scholarship
Native American students interested in pursuing education
February 15, 2025
South Dakota American Legion Educational Scholarship
High school senior who exhibits financial need
Must be a child or grandchild of a wartime veteran
Refer to the checklist to see if you are eligible.
February 15, 2025
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship
Graduation high school seniors
Childhood cancer survivors
February 15, 2025
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$50,000 (9 awards)
Be a graduating senior who plans to pursue a 4 year bachelor's degree
Minimum GPA 3.5
Rank in the top 20% of their class
February 20, 2025 11:59 pm CT
Yankton College Scholarship Opportunities
Intended for students with a connection to Yankton College
February 21, 2025
Play Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
$1,500 (3 awards given)
Be a graduating high school senior
Submit a story describing the impact you made in the life of a rescue animal or other animal welfare case
No applications are accepted for class of 2025.
Richard Hagen - Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship
Must be a high school senior graduating in the spring
Must be enrolled in an American Indian tribe
Must attend a college or technical school in South Dakota
Applications will be available January 2025.
Agtegra Agricultural Scholarship
3.0 minimum GPA required
Must plan to or attend a 2- or 4-year post-secondary institution in South Dakota or North Dakota
Available to both current high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolled in abovementioned post-secondary institution during the 2026-2027 academic year
Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree/program or career field after graduation
Must be a U.S. citizen
February 27, 2026
Evie Kahnke Memorial Scholarship
For a SD senior who is very well rounded and active in sports and the agriculture industry
February 28, 2025
Dale Mohnen Scholarship
Three $500 scholarships
Type an essay regarding cancer - at least 500 words but less than 1000 words.
Due to Mrs Foxley
Scholarship will be awarded the 2nd semester of their schooling
February 28, 2025
Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
Degree in Elementary Education at Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University, or University of South Dakota.
$1000 scholarship
February 28, 2025
The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship
Freshman Native American students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences or a natural resources degree at any postsecondary institution.
While a student studying Agriculture is preferred, other students will be considered.
$500 scholarship
February 28, 2025
"Serving Others" Scholarship (Independent Insurance Agents)
(1) $1,000 award and (4) $2,500 awards
Must be a resident of SD, attend a SD university in the fall 2024, and must drop off application at Independent Insurance Agent (in SD) member office
You can drop your application off at Krohmer Agency Inc. in White Lake.
February 28, 2025
BBB Student of Integrity Awards
Three $2,000 scholarships.
Recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity.
February 28, 2025
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Scholarship (National Scholarship)
U.S. resident, incoming freshman, minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average, pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program
Must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment
Applicant must detail their participation in a community service project during their junior or senior year that is not related to a high school project. Please outline the role played and contributions made
February 28, 2025
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