High school graduating senior who will be attending certain SD schools/technical schools
3 letters of recommendation
Must have financial need
Must look at the institution you are attending for due date
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
March 1, 2026
Three scholarships.
Encouraging students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field
March 1, 2026
Midstate Communications Scholarship
Parents/guardians must be a telephone or internet customer of Midstate Communications in good standing.
High School senior
The scholarship funds will be made payable to the school and student the beginning of their 2nd semester.
March 1, 2026
South Dakota National Guard Scholarships
Amount depends on which scholarship is received.
Must be a current/retired member or a dependent of a current/retired member of the South Dakota National Guard Officer or Enlisted Associations.
Must be a graduating high school senior and/or an individual enrolled or having intent to enroll in a post-secondary institution (undergraduate study only) on a full-time basis.
March 1, 2026
John and Grace Dickson Scholarship
$10,000 ($2500/year)
Applicants need to attach a resume or statement highlighting accomplishments
Attending any SD public college
March 1, 2026
Junior Achievement Scholarship Application
High School Senior, graduating before June 30th of the current school year
Participation in any JA Program during applicant’s K-12 education
March 1, 2026
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Eligibility Options:
Thelma Foster Junior - $300 - Must be current junior member and have been a member for 3 years
Thelma Foster Senior - $300 - Must be a Senior member and have been a Junior member for 3 years
Senior Member Scholarship - $400 - Must be a current senior member and have been a junior or senior member in SD for at least three years.
Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship - Ten $2,500 scholarships for junior members
Spirit of Youth - $5,000 - Must be Junior member and have been a member for 3 years
Children of Warriors - $5000 - Must have a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent who served in war during specified dates
Non-Traditional Student - $2,000 scholarship and must be a member and a non-traditional student returning to the classroom.
March 1, 2026
South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship
Scholarships for youth who plan to return to rural communities to work.
Student or family must have been a member of Farm Bureau for two years.
March 1, 2026
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 2 times throughout the year.
March 2, 2026
First Dakota Bank First Choice Scholarship
Total of $25,000 in scholarships!
Applications must be post-marked by March 4, 2025.
March 3, 2026
First Dakota Bank First Choice Scholarship
Total of $25,000 in scholarships!
Applications must be post-marked by March 4, 2025.
March 3, 2026
ONE $10,000 Scholarship and TWENTY-NINE $2,000 Scholarships
Family member or student must have an account with Dakotah Bank
Must be going to a school in North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota
March 3, 2026
Venture Communications Scholarship
Three different scholarship options
March 6, 2026
Offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines.
March 8, 2026
Curtis Marvin Hohn Legacy Scholarship
The competitive $1,000 scholarships are awarded to seniors graduating from a South Dakota High School attending a public or private college, university, or technical school in South Dakota.
(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)
March 10, 2026
Pete Havard Sr. Memorial Scholarship
HS graduate pursuing a degree in mechanics, power-sports and/or related equipment service.
GPA must be 2.0 or higher
Must submit an attendance record and an essay about yourself
March 10, 2026
Parent or student must have a deposit account (checking or savings) with First PREMIER Bank
Student must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited South Dakota college, university, technical school, junior college or community college
Must be planning to attend the fall semester of the current school year.
March 13, 2026
American Bank and Trust Scholarship
HS Senior attending any college in SD or MN
24 - $1,000 scholarships
March 13, 2026
Senior with GPA of 3.2 who participates in Extra-Curricular Activities
The scholarship gives preference to students from Burke, Bon Homme or Wagner.
March 15, 2026
Up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters
Must attend a public high school that is governed by a school district
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA
Must enroll in a college or university the first semester (fall) following graduation
Must maintain a 4 or less graduation schedule
Must work 240 hours prior to commencement of the fall semester in college
Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
March 15, 2026
Sioux Falls Community Foundation Scholarship
70 competitive scholarships
One application to match your qualifications
March 15, 2026
Son or Daughter of a member of the fire department in South Dakota or active junior member of fire department
Two $1000 scholarships
March 15, 2026
Weskota Foundation Scholarship
Planning a career in a health care field
Three $750 scholarships
Need: One letter of reference from one of your teachers; current high school transcript; list of honors, awards, and extracurricular activities; and an essay describing why you have chosen the health care field you plan to pursue.
Mail or drop off application to Weskota Foundation, 604 1st St NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
March 20, 2026
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
150 Scholarships awarded each year
You can do a scholarship search to see which ones you are eligible for!
March 15, 2026
Perry & Doreen Evans Scholarship
3.0 GPA
First preference will be given to students residing in Clark County, with secondary preference given to students residing Codington County
4 - $5,000 renewable scholarships (four year school) & 2 - $2,500 renewable scholarships (2 year school)
March 15, 2026
SD Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship
SD student accepted to a post secondary institution who demonstrate interest in the beef industry
March 15, 2026
South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Scholarship
HS Senior entering the Educational Technology or Informational Technology field
2.5 or higher GPA
Have a current member of SDSTE in their district or have a parent who is a current member of SDSTE
March 21, 2025 - not updated 2/4/2026
Terry Severson Memorial Scholarship
$500 scholarship
Have to be a wrestler all four years of high school.
Been accepted to a post-secondary school.
Money will be received at the beginning of the 2nd semester after enrollment verification. The check goes right to the college or technical school.
Judges would like to hear about financial assistance as well as community service or wrestling camp attendance.
One page essay on what wrestling has taught you.
Mail scholarship to:
Luke Warejcka 22146 Nachtigal Rd. Harrold, SD 57536
Shelby Rankin 27535 414th Ave Parkston, SD 57366
March 20, 2026
SD Senior going into first year of post-secondary education in South Dakota
Financial Need
March 13, 2026
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Up to $20,000
Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001
March 25, 2026
Service First Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Must be an active Service First Federal Credit Union member in good standing
Must be a high school senior, 19 years of age or younger
The scholarship is designated for the 2024-25 school year and must be used to attend an accredited vocational school, technical school, college, or university
Employees of Service First FCU, Service First FCU volunteers, and their families are not eligible
March 31, 2026
HS Senior with a 3.0 who will be attending Southeast Technical College
March 31, 2026
Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship
HS Senior with a 3.0 or high planning to attend a 4 year college or university who demonstrates leadership
March 31, 2026
ILT Tom Martin Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a 2024 high school graduate.
Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 25 OR a minimum SAT score of 1150.
Applicant must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25.
Applicant must be enrolled full-time in the coming academic year at an accredited college, university, vocational school or junior college.
Applicant must clearly demonstrate leadership and community involvement.
March 31, 2026
The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
Do NOT need to be a member of this bank to apply for it
5 - $1,000 scholarships
March 31, 2026
Dr. Ken Gifford Memorial Scholarship
Attending Western Dakota Technical College for Architecture & Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Trades, HVAC/R, and/or Welding
March 31, 2026
VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Any US Student 9-12
$15,000 scholarship
March 31, 2026
SD Noxious Weed Fighter Scholarship
One scholarship to HS senior and one to college freshmen
A post-secondary student with an agriculture production, precision farming, agronomy, entomology or Natural Resources as fields of student in a South Dakota College, University or Technical School
March 31, 2024 - not updated 2/4/26
HS senior attending a technical institute.
Only certain programs are eligible.
March 31, 2026
SD Association of Conservation District Employees (SDACDE)
The recipient will be a current year graduate of a South Dakota High School.
The recipient shall have graduated in the upper 50% of the class.
Students must be attending a school in an Agricultural/Conservation-related field in a South Dakota College or Vocational School
March 31, 2025 - not updated 2/4/2026
HS graduate
Preference will be given to member of the Order of Eastern Star, those with relationships, the child or dependent of US War Veteran, or SD Children
More information can be found at www.sdoes.org
March 31, 2026
Various scholarships/sponsorships for students entering the medical field
March 31, 2026
5 $1,000 scholarships
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
GPA of 3.5 or greater
March 31, 2026
Aurora County Conservation District Scholarship
Two (2) $300 scholarships offered.
Essays (questions 11 and 12) 35%
Personal (employment, extra-curricular, honors, community service) 30%
Brief description of education and career goals 20%
Letters of recommendation (2) 15%
March 31, 2026
No minimum GPA.
Must create an account and write an essay about your story.
March 31, 2026
White Lake Commercial Club Scholarship
2 - $750 scholarships for White Lake seniors
Return the application to Toni Haines
March 31, 2026