(Other national April scholarships HERE)
Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of South Dakota Scholarship
The Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of South Dakota will award several scholarships of $2,000 each year to South Dakota residents who plan to attend a public or private college, university or technical school.
Preference will be given to students attending a school in South Dakota.
Successful candidates will demonstrate financial need, scholastic capability, and have a family connection, either by blood or marriage, to a member of the Masonic fraternity, either living or deceased.
April 1, 2026
The Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Program has been established to award scholarships to immediate family (parent, step-parent, grand parent, sibling) of a current soldier or Veteran of the Armed Forces including SD National Guard & desire to further their education.
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.
April 1, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 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.
April 1, 2026
SDATAT Scholarship Program - Townships
One $1,000 Scholarship and one $500 Scholarship
April 1, 2026
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
(2) $2,000
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.
Application must be received by the SDAPHCC office via in person, mail, or email.
April 1, 2026
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, 2026
Central Cattlemen's Scholarship
$500 (2 awards)
Any senior graduating from the Beadle, Jerauld or Sanborn county area who intends on attending a public or private college, university, or technical school
Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies related to the cattle industry or wish to have a future career in the cattle industry
April 1, 2026 (submit via email to slepikasfarm@gmail.com or mail)
*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, 2026
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund
Student attending post-secondary for nursing in SD or ND
April 1, 2026
*Woonsocket Community Club Scholarship*
A Woonsocket student who has been involved with volunteer work
Return to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 2, 2026
CHS Farmers Alliance Scholarship
2 - $1,000 scholarships
Senior with desire to work in the ag field & planning on going to college.
April 3, 2026
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota
$1,000 (several awards)
Must be planning to attend a South Dakota technical school
If you have questions or need more information, contact George E. Bauder: 605-430-2725 or trainmangeb@gmail.com
Email scholarship application materials to trainmangeb@gmail.com
Enter "K.T. Scholarship" in the subject line when emailing
April 5, 2026
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 6, 2026
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 8, 2026
*Sanborn County Pheasants Forever Scholarship*
$1,000 scholarship to one student from Woonsocket and one from Sanborn Central
Students should be graduating seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average.
Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College or University).
Students pursuing a Wildlife or Conservation centered degree will receive application points but all majors are strongly encouraged to apply as most points will come from essay.
Students must actively participate in hunting, fishing, or support conservation and the preservation of our natural resources.
Students must be involved in school extracurricular activities (i.e. FFA, Oral Interp, Student Council, etc.).
Students must demonstrate leadership among his or her peers.
Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. 4-H, civic group or club, scouting, volunteer work).
Students must submit all documents to Sanborn County Pheasants Forever Chapter 24241 400th Ave. Letcher, SD or emailed to jenfield@pheasantsforever.org by April 15th, 2025. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mail in, hand delivered, or emailed applications are acceptable.
April 10, 2026
*Woonsocket Booster Club Scholarship*
Woonsocket senior
2.0 GPA
Return to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 10, 2026
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 10, 2026
*Woonsocket American Legion Scholarship*
Applicant must be a high school senior at Woonsocket High School at time of application.
Must plan to attend an accredited South Dakota post-secondary institution on a fulltime basis. Accredited schools include colleges, universities, vocational
Must agree to have name and photo released to the media.
Must provide completed application and supplementary documentation.
$500
April 15, 2026
South Dakota Retailers Scholarship
Applicant must desire a career in a retail or retail-related field, including hospitality and trade businesses.
Applicant must enroll in a retail-related course of study at a qualifying, accredited technical school, college, university, or certified professional training institute in the fall of 2025. Enrollment in an online degree program from a qualifying school is acceptable.
Examples of fields of study considered to be retail-related include (but are not limited to): Accounting, Agribusiness, Apparel Merchandising, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Collision Repair, Computer Science, Commercial Baking, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Maintenance, Entrepreneurial Studies, Gemology, HVAC, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Photography, Printing Industries, Refrigeration, Sales/Marketing Management, and Tourism Industry Management. (NOTE: this list is not all-inclusive.)
Applicant must meet one of these four requirements:
have completed at least 24 credits from a qualifying college or university by September 2025
have completed 12 credits from a qualifying tech school or certified professional training institute by September of 2025
have successfully completed ProStart Levels 1 and 2 (high school culinary arts program)
non-traditional student who has full-time work experience after high school
April 15, 2026
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 2025 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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
$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, 2026
Margaret "Maggie" Nelson/Bertha & Francis Moran Memorial Scholarship
Current graduating senior of Woonsocket High School
Priority will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in nursing or the medical field
Second priority to applicants pursuing an education degree
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Attending any college, university, or technical college
April 15, 2026
*Woonsocket Teachers' Scholarship*
Student must be a senior at Woonsocket High School.
Student must plan to attend a post-secondary school.
2 - $250 scholarships
Give to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 17, 2026
*Woonsocket Chess Club Scholarship*
A Woonsocket student who has been a member of the chess club for at least one academic year
2 scholarships
Give to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 17, 2026
Richard Miller Memorial Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Applicant must be Roman Catholic
Must have a relative as a member of the Knights of Columbus
April 21, 2026
Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program.
This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months
April 22, 2026
*Kaye Olinger Memorial Scholarship*
Any Woonsocket HS Senior with GPA of 2.5 attending post secondary institution in SD
Give to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 23, 2026
Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Scholarship
For students with documented learning disabilities (LD) and/or ADHD who are pursuing post-secondary education
April 26, 2026
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarships
Enroll in an approved program.
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.
2-year schools only
Approved Programs:
Automotive Technology
Aviation Technology
Construction
Commercial Driving
Computer Information Technology
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Diesel Technology
Electrical Technology
Energy Technology
Farming and Agriculture
Heavy Equipment Operation
HVAC
Machining
Manufacturing
Marine Technology
Nursing
Plumbing
Protective Services (EMT, Police, etc.)
Welding
Veterinary Technology
April 30, 2026
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
6 - $1,500
Legal U.S. residents.
Residents of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
Planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates.
There are no financial need, minimum grade point average or class rank requirements for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship.
April 30, 2026
NOT UPDATED YET
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
*Wayne Walker & Betty Maxwell Memorial Scholarship*
$250 Scholarship to any senior at SC or Woonsocket
2 awards will be for those entering the healthcare field AND 2 awards for other programs
Give to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
April 17, 2025
*Sanborn County Conservation District Dave Tollefson Scholarship*
The recipient will be a current of year graduate of Sanborn County.
Recipient must be a resident of Sanborn County.
Student will have graduated in the upper 50% of the class.
The recipient will be a student attending a South Dakota vocational/technical school or 4 year college.
You must attach a transcript with your application as well as two letters of recommendation.
Give to Mrs. Kohlmeyer by noon
$250.00
April 25, 2025
*Huron Regional Medical Center Auxiliary*
$300
Must be furthering education in the field of health care
Must live in Beadle, Spink, Kingsbury, Sanborn, Jerauld, or Hand Counties
Return to HRMC Main Information Desk OR Mail it to HRMC Auxiliary
April 30, 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
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, 2024
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
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, 2024
Addiction Resource Scholarship
Be a student pursuing a college or university degree (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) or a trade certification in a technical college
Be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution
Be 18 years or older at the time of entry
April 12, 2024