November Scholarships

- $500 and a special state pin and DAR Good Citizens pin and certificate
- Need two letters of recommendation
- Mrs. Kohlmeyer has the essay topic - please come see her when you are ready to complete the essay (2 hour time limit)
- November 1, 2024 by 8:00am

$10,000
All applicants must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.
Volunteer services performed by applicant must help non-family members.
November 5, 2025

One or more $1,000 scholarships will awarded to an individual or individuals that will be selected by the South Dakota Angus Association Undergraduate Scholarship selection committee.
The applicant needs to be involved in agricultural youth activities such as Jr. Angus Association, 4-H, FFA, etc.
Applicants must be from South Dakota. Graduating high school seniors or those currently attending a college or university including technical institutes are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
November 5, 2025

One or more $1,000 heifer grants will be awarded to a South Dakota Angus Junior who is looking to expand their cow herd with a registered Angus heifer.
1. Be a current member of the SD Junior Angus Association and a resident of South Dakota.
2. Age: Must be at least 8 years old on January 1, 2025 and not older than 21 years on January 1, 2025.
3. Must agree to show the heifer in one of the following upcoming shows; SD Junior Angus Field Day in June; your local SD county fair; and/or the SD Angus Heifer Futurity Show with the co-signature of parent or guardian to aid in the exhibit of heifer in these shows.
4. Must be able to provide an amount at least equal to or greater than the amount of the grant to purchase a heifer.
5. Heifer must be purchased from a current member of the South Dakota Angus Association.
6. Recipient agrees to abide by rules of the American Angus Association, Futurity Show, and the 4-H Code of Ethics.
8. Non-compliance with the Grant Rules (by recipients) may affect future chances to receive a grant.
9. A copy of the sale receipt along with a copy of the registration paper with the current owner listed as the applicant must be provided to the SDAA Treasurer in order to receive grant money. (Heifer will be ineligible if the current owner is listed as a ranch name or other family member.)
November 5, 2025

$250,000 (300 awards)
Any student who is living in and attending their last year of secondary school in the US and its territories may apply, regardless of citizenship.
The application consists of essay questions, questions about you and your project, a maximum 20-page original scientific paper, recommendations, transcripts and optional test scores.
November 6, 2025 by 7:00pm

$1,500
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary career and technical education program which terminates with completion of that program
Applicants should have no immediate or long range plans to pursue a baccalaureate degree program (4 year program)
Complete the application and include an official transcript, answer the essay question, and include two letters of recommendation
- Mail all information to:
- Dennis Bennett
- Huron Elks #444 Scholarship Chairman
- 701 Colorado Ave. S.W.
- Huron, SD 57350
November 12, 2025 (NOT POSTMARKED)

- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- November 12, 2025

- Current member of SD Farmer's Union
- HS senior or college freshman
- Three $500 scholarships each year
- November 14, 2025 by 8:00am

Be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year
Play one of the following instruments: string, piano, or harp
$2,500 = 3 awards
November 15, 2025

For students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length
November 30, 2025

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