South Dakota Scholarships

The Drone Technology College Scholarship will be awarded to current U.S. college or university undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in pushing the drone industry forward, as demonstrated in an essay of 750-1,000 words. Successful applicants will write thorough, thoughtful essays that dive deeply into the topic, and will have a strong letter of support. Two awards of $1,000 each will be given.

Tripz.com is offering up to $1,000 Scholarship for students that can best exemplify in an essay how tourism positively impacts their community and what attracts travelers to the communities local sights, sounds and experiences.

If you received foster care, guardianship, adoption or Continuing Education and Job Training (CEJT) services from Casey Family Programs in the states of: Louisiana Montana North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Wyoming and you are Currently receiving CEJT funding; or Starting or presently attending a technical school, college or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree; or Have completed your bachelor’s degree and are starting or presently pursuing a postgraduate degree You may be eligible for the Casey Family Programs Continuing Education and Job Training (CEJT) Scholarship. Application Period: Jim Casey CEJT (undergraduate) for fall funding – 1/1 – 5/8 annually for spring funding – 7/1-10/8 annually Marguerite Casey CEJT (graduate) fall/spring funding – 1/1 – 4/11 annually

92nd Annual Schubert Club Scholarship Competition The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition, held each spring, awards approximately $50,000 annually to young musicians. (An additional $10,000 is given away in other scholarship and grant programs.) Two cash prizes in each age and instrument category are awarded – $2000 and $1500 – to be used for further musical education. The Competition is named in memory of Bruce P. Carlson, executive director of The Schubert Club from 1968 to 2006. Participants can download and mail, or electronically submit an application. Please read all the information carefully. Applications must be received complete with all required information and one $45 (per contestant) application fee. Payments and applications can be mailed to The Schubert Club offices or online with payment through PayPal. Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be a resident or enrolled in a learning institution within the 5-state region (MN, WI, SD, ND or IA). Please check website for dates of competition.

Northern State University's WolfPACT Scholarship is the largest guaranteed scholarship in South Dakota. Students with an ACT of 30 or higher are guaranteed $12,000 over 4 years; ACT scores of 28 or 29 qualify for $11,000 over 4 years; scores of 24 to 27 qualify for $7,000 over 4 years; and scores of 21 to 23 receive $5,000 over 4 years. See below for required SAT scores. Deadline: To apply for WolfPACT, send a completed admission application, application fee, high school transcript and ACT or SAT score and be accepted for admission by March 1. The WolfPACT is for new freshmen only. ACT Score of 28 or 29 - $11,000​ SAT of 1250 - 1320 (Critical Reading + Math) 3.0 GPA required for renewal Year 1​ ​$2,000 ​Year 2 ​$2,500 ​Year 3 ​$3,000 ​Year 4 ​$3,500 ​​ACT Score of 24-27 - $7,000​ SAT of 1090 - 1240 (Critical Reading + Math) 3.0 GPA required for renewal​ ​Year 1 ​$1,000 ​Year 2 ​$1,500 ​Year 3 ​$2,000 ​Year 4 ​$2,500 ​​ ACT Score of 21-23 - $5,000​ SAT of 980 – 1080 (Critical Reading + Math) 3.0 GPA required for renewal​ Year 1​ ​$ 750 ​Year 2 ​$1,000 ​Year 3 ​$1,500 ​Year 4 ​$1,750

Applicant must be the child of an active or former member of law enforcement and must have no more than 2 years left to finish their degree. Preference will be given to SD residents who are majoring in criminal justice. One $5,000 scholarship.

A limited number of scholarship awards are available for new students (entering freshmen or transfer students) The application period is March 2-31. The application will be available on March 1. Please submit a portfolio that includes 10-12 examples of your original artwork. You may submit original artworks (drawings, photos, etc.) or high-quality digital reproductions of original work; web portfolios or a CD portfolio of your artwork are acceptable. All portfolios will be returned. Also submit: • ACT scores • Transcript(s) of your grades • A letter of recommendation • An application letter that discusses your art interests and career plans New student application packets must be received no later than March 31, for scholarship award consideration. Applications missing any aspect of this process will not be considered. Mail application materials and portfolios to: Northern State University Attn: Art Department 1200 S Jay Street Aberdeen, SD 57401 Requirements for Recipients Art Department scholarship winners are expected to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major courses. If this standard is not met, the award is subject to withdrawal at the discretion of the Art Department faculty.

The Hatterscheidt Scholarships offer $1,500 awards to incoming freshman applicants who: Are South Dakota residents graduating from a South Dakota high school Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and Show financial need A signed application, transcript, autobiography, three letters of recommendation, and a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required.

The Dakota Corps scholarships are four-year, full-tuition-and-fee scholarships for South Dakota high school seniors who plan to major in and then become employed in one of the following critical-need occupations: special education, math education, science education, career and technical education, accountant/auditor, nursing, engineering (except mining), and information technology. Students must have a composite ACT score of 24 or greater and have graduated from an accredited South Dakota high school with a GPA of 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale. In addition, recipients must agree to stay in South Dakota and work in their critical need occupation for as many years as the scholarship was received plus one year. Applications are available from your high school guidance counselor or at the website.

This scholarship provides $5,000 over four years to qualifying South Dakota students who attend an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Qualifying students will have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher and complete the high school course requirements commonly known as the Regents Scholar curriculum with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applications are available from your high school guidance counselor or at the website. Deadline: As early as possible, but no later than Sept. 1 for fall enrollment

Applicants must South Dakota residents, of junior or senior standing, who are interested in South Dakota Corrections or the Human Services field. One $500 scholarship.

The South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship Program provides one  or more  scholarships annually to students with directed  studies relating  to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, the environment, and other similar fields. Who is eligible for the SDAEP Scholarship? · Applicants should desire a career in a trade supportive to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, environment, and/or related fields. · Students that are  intending  to  enroll  or are  already  enrolled  at  a  South Dakota  university, technical institution, or other post­secondary trade school. Applicants must intend to enroll for the fall semester. · High school seniors are eligible to apply. · Students that possess a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or greater · Part time studies will be considered if applicant can show good cause for other than full ­time studies and  that the  course  of study is directed  toward  a  degree,  certificate  or similar identification of graduation. · Students who have received an SDAEP scholarship in the past are eligible to apply each year. · Children and spouses of Scholarship Committee members are not eligible. What is considered a course of study that wil provide protection and enhancement of our natural resources and the environment? Related  fields include  but are  not limited  to  business administration, accounting, biology, chemistry, trucking, geology, hydrology, engineering, auto mechanics, computer  science, education, heating/ventilation/refrigeration, environmental sciences, engineering  technicians, government administration, agribusiness, energy technology, and more.