(Other national February scholarships HERE)
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.
Contact Name: Bonnie Struble
Email: strublebonnie78@gmail.com
Phone Number: 605-770-5010
Chapter Name: James River Gobblers
February 1, 2026
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, 2026
BHSU Scholarship of Distinction
Based on GPA and ACT scores
Must be applied and accepted to BHSU
Up to $16,000 over 8 semesters
February 1, 2026
$1000 - $4000 given to students whose parents or grandparents are current Elk members
February 2, 2026
Make an Impact Modern Woodman Scholarship
Have held a Modern Woodmen life insurance certificate since Jan. 1, 2025. (The certificate must be on a premium-paying basis or must be paid-up according to the terms of the certificate, other than through use of the nonforfeiture option.)
Be high school seniors who will graduate between January 1 and August 31, 2026.
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
Have a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer experience in the previous two years.
Authorize release of application information to Modern Woodmen.
For Track 1 awards: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
For Track 2 awards: Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
February 2, 2026
$2,500 (1 award)
Must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities
Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
February 4, 2026
Northern Electric Cooperative Scholarship
If your parents are consumer members of Northern Electric Cooperative, you are eligible to apply for a $1500 and $500 education scholarship offered by the cooperative.
February 9, 2026
Coaches Against Cancer Scholarship
Applicants must be or have been a high school student-athlete of an accredited South Dakota high school who has had some medical issues or a family member has had some type of medical issues that may have affected them during their high school career.
The scholarship winner must attend an accredited institution of higher education
February 10, 2026
$1000 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SD Senior Student Athletes
February 10, 2026
South Dakota High School Coaches Association Student Trainer/Manager Scholarship
Open to South Dakota high school seniors who have been a student trainer/manager for one of the school's athletic teams.
Student must plan to go a post-secondary institution in the fall.
February 10, 2026
Davidson Fellows Scholarship for Gifted Students
Open to high school students
Students must have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories:
*Science
*Technology
*Engineering
*Mathematics
*Literature
*Music
*Philosophy
*Outside The Box
February 11, 2026
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.
Majors applicable for these scholarships are Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related degrees or minors.
February 13, 2026
600+ scholarships - up to $25,000
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
February 15, 2026
National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) Scholarship
The child (biological, step, adopted, or under legal guardianship) of a full-time employee at a National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) member company, a state association member company, or the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The parent’s work must be directly involved in the production, transportation, marketing, or distribution of propane; supplying goods or services to NPGA member companies; or supplying propane appliances to propane consumers. Grandchildren or other relatives are not eligible. Employees themselves are not eligible.
A high school senior with a 2026 graduation date or a current undergraduate student with a grade point average of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
A full-time student in the upcoming school year in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university or enrolled in a certificate or one- or two-year degree program at an accredited vocational, technical or trade school. Applicants may be pursuing any course of study; students pursuing a propane-related field (Commercial Truck Driver; Electrician; Gas Fitter; HVAC Technician; Pipe Fitter; Plumber) are especially encouraged to apply.
February 15, 2026
South Dakota American Legion Educational Scholarship
High school senior who exhibits financial need
Must be a child or grandchild of a wartime veteran
February 15, 2026
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, 2026
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship
Open to seniors who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer at some point in their life
Feburary 15, 2026
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, 2026
Gordon Horgen Scholarship (SD Education Association)
$750 scholarship
Native American students interested in pursuing education
February 15, 2026
McDonald's Hacer Scholarship Program
Open to seniors
Must have a 2.8 or higher GPA
Must have one parent of Hispanic heritage
February 17, 2026
Farm Kids for College Scholarships
$1,000-$2,500
Must be a high school senior in the U.S and must be majoring in an agricultural field in the fall of 2024
February 17, 2026
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 19, 2026
Yankton College Scholarship Opportunities
Intended for students with a connection to Yankton College
February 20, 2026
CHS Foundation Scholarship of South Dakota
200 scholarships are given annually.
Must be entering an agriculture related field.
Scholarship money given through the 24 partner colleges (some SD schools).
February 26, 2026
(10) $1,000 scholarships awarded
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
Must plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college in South Dakota or North Dakota
Must plan to pursue an agriculture degree/program
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, 2026
Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains Scholarships
3.0 GPA
Planning to attend college, vocational school, or technical program
Scholarships are awarded based on an independent review by a panel of volunteer judges.
Each selected student will receive a $2,000 scholarship, which will be sent directly to the accredited college or trade school of their choice.
Immediate family members or household members of BBB staff or board members are ineligible for this scholarship.
Preference is given to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, are first-generation college students and who plan to attend schools within the service area of BBB Midwest Plains (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska or South Dakota).
February 28, 2026
"Serving Others" Scholarship (Independent Insurance Agents)
$10,000 — First Place
$5,000 — Second Place
$2,500 — Third Place
$2,500 — Fourth Place
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
Agents in Woonsocket, Howard, Mitchell, and Huron
February 28, 2026
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Student must have 3.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; must rank in 90th percentile in both Math and Critical Reading on SAT 1 or ACT composite scores; must pursue a degree in Engineering or related Science through an ABET accredited program
February 28, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
This is a one time scholarship for participation in any Junior Achievement elementary, middle school or high school program. Applications are available online or in the counselors' office.
February 28, 2026
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
February 28, 2026
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship
Each selected student will receive a $2,000 scholarship, which will be sent directly to the accredited college or trade school of their choice.
Immediate family members or household members of BBB staff or board members are ineligible for this scholarship.
Preference is given to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and are first-generation college students.
February 28, 2026
$500 scholarship (one male and one female in SD) and a plaque
Applicant must be a Senior
Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (A) minimum of B+ average; (B) Ranked in the top 25% of class; (C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math, Reading and Writing)
Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport
Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports
Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application
Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director
School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association
The principal or athletic director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate
All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to: Bill Clements, 1150 Northshore Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
February 28, 2026
NOT UPDATED YET
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
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
(10) $1,000 scholarships awarded
An individual pursuing a career in agriculture
February 15, 2025
Stratford Community Theater Scholarship
Seniors who have shown outstanding school and community involvement
February 21, 2025
Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships
Female high school senior planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.
Must have a 3.3 or higher GPA
February 28, 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
February 26, 2024