High school sophomore, junior, or senior
Active in the community
No essay
October 1, 2025
Students must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words.
Open to ALL high school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution; not required to take engineering courses to be eligible
$500
October 8, 2025
SD Farmers Union
For students passionate about sharing positive, factual information about ag advocacy on social media.
Five scholarships given with the largest being $3,000.
October 19, 2025
Heisman High School Scholarship
Have a GPA of a B (3.0) or better.
Participate in a sport all through high school.
Be a leader in the community.
$10,000 scholarship
Not updated 9/3/2025
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to students in South Dakota who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Not updated 9/3/2025
Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship
Range in award value from $10,000 to $37,500
Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior interesting in attending one of the specific, eligible colleges/universities: Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, South Dakota School of Mines, South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, University of Sioux Falls, or University of South Dakota
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required and/or demonstrate Pell eligibility)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (check individual programs for GPA requirements); and
Be a United States citizen
Not updated 9/3/2025
Enter for the chance to win up to $14,000 in U.S. Bank Scholarship prizes.
Have to also complete financial education lessons to be entered to win.
October 30, 2025
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Anyone grades 9-12 can apply.
The 2025-26 theme is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
$35,000 = 50 awards
October 31, 2025
Women's Ministries Scholarship Program
Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help.
Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education.
$20,000 = 49 awards
October 31, 2025
Be a senior in high school
Be attending college or university no later than fall 2026
$40,000 = 24 awards
October 31, 2025