Counseling and College Planning
The Counseling Department is here to serve the students. It is our hope that students and parents utilize the services available: individual counseling; college information; scholarship and career information; scheduling and course planning.
Counseling Director:
Kelly Jones
(605) 575-3320
Counselor:
Morgan Robey
(605) 575-3320
Administrative Assistant/Registrar:
Kelsey Hefner
(605) 575-3320
- College Financial Aid
- Council on College Admission in South Dakota
- Scholarships
- Transcripts
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
College Financial Aid
Council on College Admission in South Dakota
Scholarships
- GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: Deadline 01/05/2021
- Legends for Kids Scholarship: Deadline 01/13/2021
- 2021 Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program: Deadline 01/28/2021*
- Dakota Corps Scholarship: Deadline 02/01/2021
- Simon Youth Foundation: Deadline 02/17/2021
- Build Dakota Scholarship: Deadline TBD
- First Dakota National Bank Scholarship: Deadline TBD
- Junior Achievement of South Dakota Leo Crawford Scholarship: Deadline 03/01/2021
- Bellator Titans Motorcycle Scholarship: Deadline 03/13/2021
- Citi Youth Leadership Awards: Deadline 03/31/2021
- Delventhal Law Scholarship: Deadline 04/15/2021
- In The Driver’s Seat: Rotating Deadlines
- Senior Care: Aging Matters Scholarship: Deadline 05/15/2021
- B. Davis Scholarship: Deadline 05/22/2021
- Abbott & Fenner: Deadline 06/12/2021
- BigSun Scholarship: Deadline 06/19/2021
- Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship: Deadline 10/25/2021
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: Deadline 01/05/2021
- For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
- Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a citizen of the United States who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
- $10,000 renewable scholarships are available.
- Applications and additional information, click here.
- Applications due January 5, 2021.
Legends for Kids Scholarship: Deadline 01/13/2021
- For high school seniors who commit to continue their education at two- or four-year college or university in the fall directly after graduation.
- Applicants should have a GPA of at least 2.5 and have participated or contributed to high school athletic program in significant way while displaying high character and values that make them a positive role model within their respective community.
- $5,000 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due January 13, 2021.
2021 Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program: Deadline 01/28/2021*
- For high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States by Fall 2021.
- Scholarships range from $2,500 to $25,000 with a total of over $1.4 million in scholarships awarded.
- For applications and additional information, click here.
- Application deadline: January 28, 2021 or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first.
Dakota Corps Scholarship: Deadline 02/01/2021
- For students pursuing a degree at a participating South Dakota college or university that will prepare the student to work in a critical need occupation (see website for details). Recipients also agree to remain and work in South Dakota for as many years as the scholarship was received, plus one year.
- Applicants must have a composite ACT score of 27 or greater (or the SAT equivalent) as well as a GPA of 2.8 or greater.
- Full-ride scholarships awarded.
- Applications and additional information, click here.
- Application deadline: February 1, 2021.
Simon Youth Foundation: Deadline 02/17/2021
- For high school seniors living in Sioux Falls or a nearby community who plans to attend an accredited two- to four-year college, technical, or vocational school full-time in fall 2021.
- One-time scholarship of up to $1,500 awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application deadline: February 17, 2021.
Build Dakota Scholarship: Deadline TBD
- For students who intend to enroll full-time in a technical institute program determined as a high need workforce area in South Dakota (see website for details). Recipients agrees to work full-time in the field of study in South Dakota for a minimum of three years.
- 50 full-ride scholarships awarded.
- Applications open January 1, 2021. Check the website for updates and additional information.
First Dakota National Bank Scholarship: Deadline TBD
- For high school seniors who have a First Dakota National Bank checking account and plan to attend college full-time. You may open an account now before applying.
- Judging criteria is based on leadership and community service, an essay, scholastic achievement and financial responsibility.
- Up to a $5,000 scholarship is awarded to an individual.
- Applications will be available in January 2021. Check their website for updates and additional information.
Junior Achievement of South Dakota Leo Crawford Scholarship: Deadline 03/01/2021
- For high school seniors who have participated in Junior Achievement at some point in their K-12 education.
- Applicants may be pursuing a major in any field for their collegiate course of study.
- One time scholarship of $500 awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due March 1, 2021.
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Scholarship: Deadline 03/13/2021
- For high school seniors with financial need.
- Applicants must be a South Dakota resident who who will be attending a post secondary institute in South Dakota.
- Essay required.
- $1,500 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due March 13, 2021.
Citi Youth Leadership Awards: Deadline 03/31/2021
- For high school seniors who have contributed at least 100 hours of service in the past 12 months. Eligible service may include: service with community/religious organizations; service through school/community based service-learning projects, or individual efforts to help others and/or improve the community. This service cannot include fundraising, lobbying, or paid/stipend service.
- Essay required.
- Three - $1,000 scholarships awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due March 31, 2021.
Delventhal Law Scholarship: Deadline 04/15/2021
- This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who plan to attend a 4 year college/university or 2-year community college for the 2021-2022 school year and enter the law field.
- Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate both merit and need for the scholarship.
- One-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2021.
- Applications and additional information, click here.
- Application deadline April 15, 2021.
In The Driver’s Seat: Rotating Deadlines
- Scholarship opportunity awarded by the National Driving and Traffic School. Multiple rounds of the contest are available. Please see the website for other opportunities and essay examples.
- Essay required that addresses driver education and safety concerns as listed on their website.
- Applications and additional information, click here.
- Rotating submission deadlines, see website for details. The next deadline is November 30, 2020.
Senior Care: Aging Matters Scholarship: Deadline 05/15/2021
- Awarded to one student who currently cares for an aging loved one, works with the senior community or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population.
- Essay required that address why "aging matters" to the student.
- $1,500 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application deadline: May 15, 2021.
B. Davis Scholarship: Deadline 05/22/2021
- This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
- Essay is required.
- $1,000 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due May 22, 2021
Abbott & Fenner: Deadline 06/12/2021
- Open to all students. A 500-1,000 word essay based on the topic: "Describe your education career and life goals".
- $1,000 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due June 12, 2021.
BigSun Scholarship: Deadline 06/19/2021
- For high school seniors who will be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Participation in the sport may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official.
- $500 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due June 19, 2021.
Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship: Deadline 10/25/2021
- For college students majoring in any field who have been affected by addiction.
- Essay required.
- $1,000 scholarship awarded.
- Application and additional information, click here.
- Application due October 25, 2021.
'20-'21 Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Foundation Scholarships Coming Soon!
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Western Undergraduate Exchange
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) allows residents of participating states to enroll in designated public colleges and universities at a reduced tuition rate. Approximately 150% of resident tuition. The participating states are; Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Information about the Western Undergraduate Exchange is available on the WICHE World Wide Web Site; www.wiche.edu