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2014-2015 Scholarship Information Updated Oct. 2014

2014-2015

Scholarship Listings Brief scholarship descriptions are listed with deadlines below.* For more

information, visit scholarship web sites and/or points of contact.

*Scholarship deadlines may be approximate.

Click on the links below to see the scholarships with deadlines in the correlating month.

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Scholarships without Deadlines Listed

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Higher Education Program – Visit website for current

scholarship information. http://www.bia.gov.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society, AISES – Several scholarships

available, including A.T. Anderson Scholarship, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Scholarship and

Native American Scholarships. Check website for scholarship information.

http://www.aises.org.

St. Joseph’s Indian School Scholarship Program – Offers scholarships to graduates and

alumni. Check website for current information. http://www.stjo.org.

Northern State University – Diversity scholarships are available for Native American and

other minority students. Award amounts and eligibility criteria may vary. Check website for

details and request scholarship application from NSU. http://www.northern.edu.

Native American Basketball.com – Website developed by a Native American to assist

Native students and athletes in getting exposure and opportunities for college athletics. Site

www.sdcacg.org

http://www.bia.gov/

http://www.aises.org/

http://www.stjo.org/

http://www.northern.edu/


is for all sports, not just basketball. You can submit a couple of paragraphs, photos or video

clips. http://www.nativeamericanbasketball.com.

South Dakota Need Based Grant Program – $500-$2,000 awards to needy students

enrolled at participating institutions within South Dakota. No specific form is required to

receive funds. To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no deadline for this scholarship program.

http://www.sbor.edu/students/NeedBased.htm.

South Dakota Technical Institutions Critical Needs Workforce Scholarship – Up to

$5,000 for a qualifying 2-year program and up to $2,500 for a 1-year program for students

who agree to work in the high-demand field in South Dakota for 3 years following graduation.

Scholarships are available from Lake Area Tech, Mitchell Tech, Southeast Tech, and Western

Dakota Technical Institute in school years 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017. Visit the web

for qualifying programs at each technical institute.

http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/workforce.aspx.

Sioux Falls Community Foundation Scholarships – A wide variety of scholarships are

listed on the website and contain varied deadlines. http://www.sfacf.org.

September 2014 Deadlines

Jump Start Scholarship – For students who graduate in 3 years or less, area a resident of

South Dakota, have attended a public high school in South Dakota on a full-time

basis for at least two semester before graduating, and who are enrolled in a

participating college, university, or technical school. Deadline: September 1.

http://sdbor.edu

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Board of Regents - $5,000 over 4 years.

Students must have a minimum 24 ACT, at least a 3.0 GPA (nothing below a “C”),

take required high school courses: including 4 years of math (algebra I and above), 4

years of science, and 2 units of either or a combination of world language and an

approved career and technical education course. Deadline: September 1. http://sdbor.edu.

American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarship Program – Funded through the

National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, this scholarship is open

to juniors, seniors or graduates who are enrolled as full-time students in higher ed

institutions who are majoring in business. Applications must have official

documentation of tribal enrollment and must be able to attend Indian Progress in

Business Event (INPRO) in October. Deadline: September 5, 2014.

http://scholarships.ncaied.org.

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http://www.nativeamericanbasketball.com/

http://www.sbor.edu/students/NeedBased.htm

http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/workforce.aspx

http://www.sfacf.org/

http://sdbor.edu/

http://sdbor.edu/

http://scholarships.ncaied.org/


Catching the Dream – Funds range from $500 to $5,000 per academic year are available for

high-achieving Native American Indian students in the fields of math, engineering,

science, business, education and computers. Eligibility requirements: must be ¼ or

more degree American Indian, and be enrolled member of a U.S. tribe; attend an

accredited college or university on a full-time basis; have a high GPA; have a high ACT or SAT

score; and must also apply to all other sources of funding which they are eligible. Deadlines:

September 15 for spring semester or quarter, March 15th for summer school, and April 15th for

fall semester or quarter.

U.S. Senate Youth Program Scholarship – The U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program is a

nationwide youth program that brings high school students to Washington, D.C., for

a brief on-site introduction to the functions of the federal government and, in

particular, the U.S. Senate. The program will be held March 7-14, 2015. Each high

school principal may submit 2 nominations on forms by the Department of Education. Open to

juniors or seniors who have not previously been a delegate to the program. A $5,000

scholarship award will be made to each delegate. Nomination Form Deadline: September 15,

2014. Visit online for more details: http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/senateyouth.aspx.

October 2014 Deadlines

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship – For seniors who have a minimum 3.0 CGPA,

have participated in an eligible school sponsored sport, and are a leader in their

school and community. Deadline: October 3, 2014.

http://wendyshighschoolheisman.com.

Horatio Alger Scholarship – Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior

and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation, exhibit a

strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited

institution (may start at a two-year institution and transfer), demonstrate critical

financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), be involved in co-

curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming

adversity, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be a U.S. citizen.

Deadline: October 25, 2013. https://horatioalger.org.

Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation – $10,000 to $20,000 to 250 deserving students. Must

be a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: October 31.

http://www.coca-colascholars.org.

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http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/senateyouth.aspx

http://wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

https://horatioalger.org/

http://www.coca-colascholars.org/


November 2014 Deadlines

Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest – May win a

$30,000 scholarship. Open to students in grades 9-12. Must write and record a 3-5

minute original essay. Deadline: November 1. http://www.vfw.org.

Lakota Nation Invitational Scholarship – One scholarship is awarded to a senior student

in each school participating in LNI. Deadline: November 1.

http://www.lakotanationinvitational.com.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award – May win a cash prize or a trip to

Washington, D.C. For students in grades 5-12 who have engaged in volunteer

activities in the previous year.

Deadline: November 5. http://spirit.prudential.com.

American Indian Services – Amount varies. Requires enrollment in a university, college,

junior college or technical school; ¼ Northern-Native American Indian blood,

undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter

credits; has a full-time or part-time status as a student; and has a minimum 2.25

GPA. Deadlines: February 15 for classes starting in April or May, May 15 for classes starting in

June, August 15 for classes starting in August or September, and November 15 for classes

starting in January. http://www.americanindianservices.org.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program National Security Agency (NSA) – Funds up

to $30,000 per year and winners will work during the summers at NSA for 12 weeks in

areas related to course of study, receiving an experience and a salary year round.

Open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or

computer/electrical engineering. Other eligibility requirements are to be a U.S. citizen,

eligible to be granted a security clearance, a high school senior at the time of application, a

minimum 25 ACT score or 1600 SAT score, a 3.0 GPA is preferred, and have demonstrated

leadership abilities. Deadline: November 15. http://www.nsa.gov.

December 2014 Deadlines

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition – Five

hundred four-year scholarships will be awarded. Open to high school seniors who are

not related to a member of the Elks. Deadline: December 5, 2014. http://elks.org.

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http://www.vfw.org/

http://www.lakotanationinvitational.com/

http://spirit.prudential.com/

http://www.americanindianservices.org/

http://www.nsa.gov/

http://elks.org/


University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Scholarships – Variety of scholarships. Admissions

application must be submitted before December 15.

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/costsaid/schol_campus.html.

Society of American Archaeology Native American Scholarships – Awards up to $4,000

for those who can provide proof of enrollment or lineage in a U.S. or Canadian tribe

or Native Hawaiian who plan to major in an archaeological field. Deadline: December

15. https://ecommerce.saa.org/saa/staticcontent/staticpages/admindir/a-

acpnsfs.cfm.

South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors

Educational Foundation Scholarship – $500 to $1,000. Open to high school seniors or

college freshmen who wish to have a career in the PHC industry. Application must

be typed and you must be sponsored by a member of the organization. Deadline:

December 31. http://www.sdphcc.org.

January 2015 Deadlines

American Indian Graduate Center Undergraduate Scholarships – Scholarships, such as

Wells Fargo American Indian and Accenture American Indian, are available to Native American

students. Check back in January for application and deadline information. http://aigcs.org.

The University of South Dakota – Ullyot Lakota Scholarship – valued at $20,000 over

four years ($5,000 per year). The Ullyot Lakota Scholarship is awarded to Native

American students who are members of federally recognized tribes and is based on

academic merit. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Partial, one-time

scholarships are also available to American Indian students who demonstrate a commitment

to academic learning. Deadline: January 13. http://www.usd.edu.

The University of South Dakota – Apply online for the following scholarships for incoming

freshmen: Mickelson Scholarship, Presidential Alumni Scholarship, Al Neuharth

Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism, Rawlins Scholarship, Sanford School of

Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program, Ullyot Lakota Scholarship, USD School of

Law Honor Scholar Program and Native American Scholarships. Deadline: January 13.

http://www.usd.edu.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program – Award significant amounts of money to 1,000

talented students each year. Must have a 3.3 GPA, meet the Pell Grant eligibility

criteria and demonstrate leadership abilities. Deadline: January 14, 2015.

http://gmsp.org.

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http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/costsaid/schol_campus.html

https://ecommerce.saa.org/saa/staticcontent/staticpages/admindir/a-acpnsfs.cfm

https://ecommerce.saa.org/saa/staticcontent/staticpages/admindir/a-acpnsfs.cfm

http://www.sdphcc.org/

http://aigcs.org/

http://www.usd.edu/

http://www.usd.edu/

http://gmsp.org/


Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship – Up to $1,000 per semester; for Native American

sophomores, juniors or seniors with Lakota, Dakota or Nakota heritage, who are

attending a college, university or vacation school. Must maintain a 2.0+ GPA to

remain eligible. January 15 and August 1 deadlines.

www.dakotaindianfoundation.org.

South Dakota State University – Variety of scholarships up to $5,000. Jackrabbit

Guarantee for students with ACT of 24 or higher. Deadline: January 15.

www.sdstate.edu.

Intertribal Timber Council – Truman D. Picard Scholarship - $1,500 for high school

seniors and $2,000 for college students. Open to Native Americans pursuing higher education

in Natural Resources. Deadline: mid-January. http://itcnet.org.

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship – May award up to $6,000 throughout college years. Open

to Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students

pursuing a degree that may lead to an actuarial career. Application opens in January.

http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml.

SD Division of Securities Essay Contest – $1,000-$6,000. Open to high school seniors.

Must write a five-page essay on one of 5 selected topics. May do research to complete the

essay. Papers are graded as “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” and then a random drawing is held in

each category with two winners at each level. Entries must be postmarked no later than mid-

January. http://dlr.sd.gov/securities/essay_contest.aspx.

Northern State University Hatterscheidt $15,000 Scholarship – Must be a South

Dakota resident, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, show financial need, and accepted to NSU.

Applications available in late January. http://norther.edu.

February 2015 Deadlines

South Dakota School of Mines – In order to be considered for incoming freshman

scholarships at the School of Mines, prospective students must have been accepted

for admission no later than the first business day in February prior to the year they

plan to attend. Tiospaye in Engineering Scholarship – Application for this scholarship

is completed when applying to South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Four year

renewable scholarship based on academic achievement and financial need. Scholarships can

range up to $8,000 annually, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Applicants must transfer from a tribal college or graduate from a tribal high school or be an

enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Must be admitted to the School of Mines as a

freshman or a transfer student and declare a major in one of the participating engineering

majors. To apply, complete the School of Mines application and the supplemental application

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http://www.dakotaindianfoundation.org/

http://www.sdstate.edu/

http://itcnet.org/

http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

http://dlr.sd.gov/securities/essay_contest.aspx

http://norther.edu/


for Admission and Scholarships as well as the FAFSA. For more information, contact Dr. Carter

Kerk at 605-394-6067 or [email protected]. Other scholarships are also available and are

applied for when applying to attend SDSMT. Deadline: February 1.

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt.

South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarships – Each chapter within SDES provides

scholarships for high school graduates pursuing a career in engineering. Check web

site for regional scholarship details. Deadlines begin at February 1.

http://www.sdes.org/page-1279270.

Dakota Corps Scholarship Program – Full undergraduate tuition and fees at a public

South Dakota institution, a public technical school or a tribal school. Students

attending a private South Dakota college will receive the amount for a public

institution and the private school will provide scholarship money for the remaining

cost. Must have a 2.8 GPA and a 24 or greater on the ACT. Must agree to work in South Dakota

in a critical needs area for as many years as you receive the scholarship, plus one year. 2013

current critical needs areas are: teaching k-12 special education, high school math, science or

career and technical education; accountant/auditor; engineer (includes all fields EXCEPT

mining); information technology; and registered nurse. Deadline: February 1.

http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/welcome.htm.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology – Women in Engineering and

Science (WISE) – This organization is designed to encourage and support young Native

American women who pursue careers in science and engineering. Must complete your

FAFSA and SDSMT admissions application by February 1.

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt.

Sports Quest Playing with Purpose Scholarship (formerly: High School Christian

Althete All-American Program) – $500 scholarship to college of choice. Selection as an

All-American Athlete can also increase the opportunity for other scholarships.

Schools can nominate sophomore, junior or senior students who meet criteria as a

Christian athlete.

Deadline: February 1. http://www.allamericanaward.org/atp.html.

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship – The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism

Conference is open to high school juniors who plan to pursue a career in

journalism, will graduate the following year, are able to demonstrate qualifies of a

“free spirit” and will be able to attend the conference in Washington, D.C. in mid-

July. The scholarship pays all conference expenses for travel, lodging, ground

transportation and meals. Deadline: February 1st. http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit.

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mailto:[email protected]

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt

http://www.sdes.org/Default.aspx?pageId-1279270

http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/welcome.htm

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt

http://www.allamericanaward.org/atp.html

http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit


South Dakota School of Mines and Technology – Tiospaye in Science & Engineering

Program – This is a support program to increase the number of American Indians graduating

with BS degrees in mathematics, science and engineering. The five program support

components are financial, academic, professional, cultural and social. Four-year

renewable scholarships (up to $80,000 annually) based on academic talent and

financial need are available, thanks to two grants from the National Science Foundation.

Applicants must first be a graduate of a tribal high school, or a transfer from a tribal college,

or be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Get your FAFSA in as early as

possible. For more information go to http://tiospaye.sdsmt.edu or email to

[email protected].

Deadline: February 3.

Dakota Wesleyan University Scholarship Days – Randall Scholarship Day is held February

7th to seniors who display a strong talent for leadership and service, consisting of a minimum

3.5 GPA and 24 ACT. Presidential Scholarship Day is held February 22nd to seniors who have a

minimum 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT. Scholarships are also offered for students interested in

athletics, theatre and music and those who belong to the United Methodist Church. The

respective coach or director can give guidance to scholarship offers. The FAFSA priority

deadline is April 1st. Visit online for more details. http://dwu.edu.

Yankton College Scholarships – Several $1,000 scholarships open to graduating seniors who

have a relative that attended or worked at Yankton College, or a family friend,

teacher or pastor with a connection to Yankton College may sponsor the applicant.

Must have an ACT of 21 or higher, at least a 3.5 GPA, a transcript and two letters of

recommendation.

Deadline: February 14. http://www.yanktoncollege.org.

Daughters of American Revolution Scholarships – American Indian scholarships and

others are available. Award amounts and academic achievement eligibility criteria

vary.

Deadline: February 15. http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm.








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http://tiospaye.sdsmt.edu/


http://dwu.edu/

http://www.yanktoncollege.org/

http://www.dar.org/



South Dakota Board of Regents Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native

American Students – For freshmen Native American students pursuing studies in

agribusiness, agriculture production, agricultural studies, or a natural resources

degree at any postsecondary institution. Deadline: February 27, 2015.

http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships.htm.

South Dakota Board of Regents Haines Memorial Scholarship – Awarded each year to

a student majoring in education at BHSU, DSU, SDSU, or USD. The scholarship is

limited to public SD university students who are classified as sophomores, juniors or

seniors and are majoring in a program that prepares teachers. Deadline: February

27, 2015. http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships.htm.

South Dakota Board of Regents Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship – Awarded to

first-time freshmen at BHSU, DSU, SDSU, or USD and who will select elementary

education as their major field. Special consideration is given to students with

demonstrated motivational ability, a disability, or who are self-supporting.

Deadline: February 27, 2015. http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships.htm.

Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship Program – Check the web site in

February for scholarship information. Deadline: not listed. http://www.indian-affairs.org.

March 2015 Deadlines

Mitchell Technical Institute Scholarships – Several scholarships are available online in

March. http://www.mitchelltech.edu.

Northern State University Scholarships – Various scholarships. Four-year scholarship

requirements include: ACT of 28 or above - $2,500 per year; ACT of 24-27 - $1,500 per year

for 4 years; and ACT of 21-23 - $1,000 per year for 4 years. All require you to maintain a 3.0

GPA in college. Deadlines vary. http://northern.edu.

South Dakota State University – Hach Scientific Foundation Undergraduate Chemistry

High School Teacher Training Scholarship. American Cancer Society awards renewable

scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry

or chemistry-related fields. Renewable awards up to $6,000 are given to qualified American

Indian and other minority students are high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores,

or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. If a

student decides to become a teacher and would like their education coursework after

graduation, they may also apply for this scholarship. Application requires a letter explaining

why you are committed to becoming a chemistry teacher and two letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Beginning of March. http://www.sdstate.edu.

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http://www.indian-affairs.org/

http://www.mitchelltech.edu/

http://northern.edu/

http://www.sdstate.edu/


Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship Program – Applicants must be

enrolled in their tribe (Continental U.S. or Alaska only), enrolled in an accredited school full

time both fall and spring semester, and be seeking an associate’s degree or higher. Check

web site on March 1, 2015, for scholarship information. Deadline: not listed.

http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/aaia_scholarships.htm.

Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in

Engineering – Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority who has been

accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year university.

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and South Dakota State University are

both ABET-accredited engineering institutions. Scholarship awards two disbursements

of $2,500 during the freshman year of college.

Deadline: March 1. http://nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html.

South Dakota Amateur Softball Scholarship – Open to graduating seniors, age 19 or

younger, who have been participants in the South Dakota Amateur Baseball

Association and/or have participated in the SDASA program for at least 3 years as a

player, coach, umpire, SDASA official or league official. Requires two

recommendations and a 100-word or less personal statement. Deadline: March 1.

http://sdassoftball.com.

National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity – Consists of a $2,000 one-

year scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $2,500 per year.

The first scholarship includes an additional $500 book stipend to be called the Ellen

Masin Persina Scholarship, making the total first-year scholarship award totaling

$2,500. The scholarship is open to high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who are preparing to

enter college with intentions of becoming a journalist, and who will bring diversity to U.S.

journalism. Deadline: March 1. http://www.pressclub.org/about/scholarships/diversity.

American Chemistry Society Scholars Award – Open to African American, Native

American and Hispanic students planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-

related field.

Deadline: March 1. Check the web site for more details: http://www.acs.org.

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http://nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html

http://nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html

http://sdassoftball.com/

http://www.pressclub.org/about/scholarships/diversity

http://www.acs.org/


South Dakota Agri-Business Association Scholarship – $1,000. Applicant may be a high

school senior or registered freshman, sophomore, or junior at a SD university or

technical school who will or is majoring in agriculture. Applicant must also be a

customer, employee or family member of an employee of a member of the South

Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA).

Application information on web site. Deadline: March 1. http://www.sdaba.org.

American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship Program – Open to Native

Americans enrolling full-time in a 2 or 4-year college or university or vocational

technical school. These people also support their students with care packages, phone

calls, birthday cards and more. Extra point if application is submitted by March 1.

Deadline: April 4. http://www.collegefund.org.

Joe Foss…An American Hero Scholarship – To be eligible for this award, applicants must

plan to attend an accredited college or university or vocational or technical school;

have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 21; and

demonstrate characteristics of an American patriot. Available to seniors graduating

from South Dakota high schools. Award: $1,000.

Deadline: March 15. http://www.sfacf.org.

Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship – Applicants who plan to attend a four-year

college or university in South Dakota, have a minimum GPA of 3.9 after seven

semesters, and have a minimum ACT score of 28 are eligible for this award. It is

available to seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools. Award: $2,500.


Fool Soldier Scholarship – This award is open to descendants of the Fool Soldiers, a group

of Teton Lakota men who ransomed the freedom of two white women and six

children held captive by a band of Dakota Indians in 1862. Eligible applicants must

be able to prove their descendancy; have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; be planning to

attend an accredited college, university, or technical school; and have financial need. Award:

$400. Deadline: March 15. http://www.sfacf.org.

Kimberly Rose Means Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship – This

scholarship benefits graduating high school seniors who are enrolled members of a

South Dakota Native American tribe or South Dakota tribal members who are

returning to school after an absence. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited

college, university, or vocational school; have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; have

participated in school and community activities (only applies to high school seniors); and have

the desire and ability to accomplish his or her goals. Award: $500.


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http://www.sdaba.org/

http://www.collegefund.org/






Osmann Family Native American Scholarship – This scholarship benefits graduating

South Dakota high school seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American

tribe. Applicants must plan to attend a college in the South Dakota university

system or a vocational or technical school in Sioux Falls, Watertown, Mitchell, or

Rapid City and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher after seven semesters of high school. Applicants

must also have the desire and ability to succeed in further academic study and have

participated in extra-curricular activities or community activities. Award: $1,000.


Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund – To be

eligible for this award, applicants must be graduating seniors from high schools

throughout South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota, and Northwest Iowa who plan to

attend an accredited, four-year college or university. Applicants must also

demonstrate financial need; have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; participate in extra-curricular

activities and community activities, and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the

role of business in American society. Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 15.

http://www.sfacf.org.







March 15th for summer school, April 15th for fall semester or quarter, and September 15 for

spring semester or quarter.

Central Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship – One $700

engineering scholarship to a local student attending SDSU or South Dakota School of

Mines and Technology and majoring in engineering. Deadline: March 15.

http://www.sdes.org.

Casey Family Programs and Orphan Foundation of American Foster Care

Scholarships – Awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 per academic year and are renewable up

to five years if a student remains eligible. Must have been in foster care for one

consecutive year before 18th birthday, OR taken into legal guardianship out of

foster care after age 16, OR have been orphaned for at least one year at time of

18th birthday. Must also be under age 25.

Application process is open form January 1 until March 31. http://www.orphan.org.

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http://www.orphan.org/


April 2015 Deadlines

Black Hills Beauty College Scholarship – $1,000. Must have a high school diploma, start in

the June class immediately following your high school graduation and have at least a

“B” grade point average. Applicants must have completed an admissions application,

scholarship application (very simple), high school transcript, write a short essay of

“Why I Want To Go To Beauty College” with a line or two regarding why you need this

scholarship and have two letters of recommendation. Deadline: April 1.

http://www.bhbeautycollege.com.

Lake Area Technical Institute – View long list of scholarships and apply online.

Deadline: April 1. http://www.lakeareatech.edu.

Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarship – $1,000 award,

open to Native Americans who can show proof of ancestry. Awards based on financial

need and academic achievement. Deadline: April 1. http://www.dar.org.

David L. Profilet Scholarship – Winners of this award must be graduates of a South Dakota

high school who plan to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Additionally,

successful candidates will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need;

and show character traits such as courage, determination, and an ability to

overcome adversity. Award: $500.

Deadline: April 1. http://www.sfacf.org.

South Dakota Association Career Technical Education (SDACTE) Scholarship – Open

to graduating seniors who are applying to or accepted by a program at any South

Dakota technical institute or applying to or accepted by a Career and Technical

Education program at a South Dakota university and will be a full-time student. Must

demonstrate scholastic achievement.

Deadline: April 1. http://www.lakeareatech.edu/sdacte/.

American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship Program – Open to Native

Americans enrolling full-time in a 2 or 4-year college or university or vocational

technical school. These people also support their students with care packages,

phone calls, birthday cards and more. Extra point if application is submitted by

March 1. Deadline: April 4. http://www.collegefund.org.

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April 15th for fall semester or quarter, September 15 for spring semester or quarter, and

March 15th for summer school.

South Dakota Board of Regents Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship – For South

Dakota high school graduates who agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and work

in a critical need occupation for 5 years after graduating from a participating

postsecondary institution. Critical need occupations are: K-12 special education,

teaching high school math or science, and high school career and technical education. Visit

web site for more details. Tentative deadline: April 18, 2015.

http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships/htm.

South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarships – Applicants must be enrolled full-time

for the fall semester in a retail-related course of study at a college, university or vocational

school, or other postsecondary trade school. Recipients must be either a graduate of a South

Dakota high school or GED program, or be enrolled in a South Dakota postsecondary school.

High school seniors are eligible to apply. A broad range of business programs are eligible for

this scholarship, including business administration, auto mechanics, computer science,

culinary arts, heating/ventilation, pharmacy, photography, agribusiness, landscape design,

printing industries, refrigeration, and more. Deadline: Middle of April. http://www.sdra.org.

Accenture American Indian Scholarship – Up to $10,000 to students pursuing a four-year

degree in fields of study including engineering, computer science, operations management,

finance, marketing and other business oriented fields. Must be an enrolled member of a

federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribe, have a minimum CGPA 3.25, and

able to demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment to the American Indian

Community locally and/or nationally. Applications become available in mid-December.

Deadline: End of April. http://www.accenture.com.

Indian Health Service – Northern Plains Native American Research Centers for

Health (NARCH) Scholarship Program – The purpose of this scholarship is to help support

American Indian students pursuing an education in the health field or those currently

working in tribal health who wish to pursue general education. Funds will be

provided directly to students for tuition, books and living expenses. Applicants must

be members of a federally recognized tribe. Priority given to tribes in the area surrounding

South Dakota. Deadline: April 28. http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship.

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May 2015 Deadlines

Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Inc. – Open to beginning of first year

students who are enrolled in construction-related education program at a college/university

or technical institute. Applicants must have a desire to pursue a highway-heavy construction

career and be sponsored by a Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter member. Deadline: Beginning

of May. http://www.sdagc.org.

Native Vision Scholarship – Scholarships for outstanding American Indian young people with

a commitment to education, athletics, and leadership. Complete application with 2 letters of

reference, tribal documentation, high school transcript, 200-word essay explaining future

goals and how your goals relate to continued involvement in American Indian communities

and how this scholarship will help you achieve your dreams. Deadline: First week of May.

http://nativevision.org.

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship – Tylenol is awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarships

to 40 students pursuing degrees in healthcare. Dates may vary slightly each year, but the

application opens in the beginning of May and closes at the end of June.

http://tylenol.com/news/scholarship.

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship – May award up to $6,000 throughout college years. Open

to Black/African American, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander students pursuing a

degree that may lead to an actuarial career. Application opens in January and the deadline is

in the beginning of May. http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-

diversity/shtml.

South Dakota State University American Indian/Alaska Native Scholarships – For

full-time degree seeking, American Indian/Alaska Native students who attend the main

campus in Brookings. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis with amounts that vary

year to year. Priority deadline: beginning of May. http://www.sdstate.edu/aiecc/american-

indian-scholarships/index.cfm.

Sertoma Club Scholarship – $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies.

Student must have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss, be a U.S. citizen, entering

college on a full-time basis to pursue a bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum 3.2

GPA. Deadline: May 1. http://www.sertoma.org.

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KWYR Radio Scholarship – Scholarship to a high school senior who is interested in pursuing

a career in communications (radio, newspaper, television, journalism, etc.). A 2.0

GPA or above is required. Must submit a 300-word or less essay, attach a resume,

and complete a very simple application. See school counselor for more information.

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American Indian College Fund – Applications for scholarships in Special Scholarship

Program are available on the website January of each year. Scholarships of

significant amounts open to Native Americans attending tribal colleges or other

colleges.

Deadline: May 31. http://www.collegefund.org.

June 2015 Deadlines

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship – Tylenol is awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarships

to 40 students pursuing degrees in healthcare. Dates may vary slightly each year, but the

application opens in the beginning of May and closes at the end of June.

http://tylenol.com/news/scholarship.

Graduate Fellowships for American Indians – For enrolled members of any tribe studying

health, law, education, business, natural resources or engineering. Awards vary. Deadline:

Beginning of June. http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/graduate-fellowships.

Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Scholarships – Awards range from

$500 to $3,000 to Native American students pursuing degrees at a higher learning institution.

To apply, students must be current NAJA members in good standing. Annual memberships

costs $10 for high school students and $20 for college students. Application deadline: mid-

June. http://naja.com/students/naja-scholarships.

Native American Health Education Fund Scholarship – Provides financial aid to Native

Americans who are pursuing health careers and show a desire to return to their

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communities to provide improvements in health care. Deadline: June 15.

http://www.trianglecf.org/.

South Dakota Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship – Six

$1,500 scholarships. Must have lived in South Dakota for the past two years and will

attend a four-year college or accredited post high school institution during the

upcoming fall semester. Winners will be determined past performance at their golf

club, diligence, cooperation, willingness to work, high school academics, leadership qualities,

etc. Deadline: June 30. http://sdga.org.

Continental Society of the Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarship – For enrolled tribal

members of any tribe who major in education or social services majors. Awards of $1,000 are

available. Deadline is in June. Email [email protected] or call (918) 542-5772 for more

information. http://www.aiccnc.org/scholarship.asp

July 2015 Deadlines

Southeast Technical Institute Foundation Scholarships – $500,000 in scholarship funds

are available through one single application. Must be enrolled in 12 credits per semester and

maintain satisfactory progress requirements to qualify for scholarship awards. Deadline:

beginning of July. http://southeasttech.edu.

August 2015 Deadlines

Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship – Up to $1,000 per semester; for Native American

sophomores, junior or seniors with Lakota, Dakota or Nakota heritage, who are

attending a college, university or vocational school. Must maintain a 2.0+ GPA to

remain eligible. August 1 and January 15 deadlines.

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