Post Secondary Planning

150 scholarships are available through the Sioux Falls Community Foundation. 

• Use their scholarship matching tool and see what may apply to you!
• Applications and additional information, click here. 
• Deadline: March 15, 2023

• Three high school seniors from South Dakota will each be granted $2,000 college scholarships as part of the 2023 BBB Student of Integrity Awards program.
• These scholarships are not based on ethnicity, need or grade point average, but recognize students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity, and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community — values of the BBB.
• For additional information and application, click here.
• Deadline: March 24, 2023.

• First District Development Company is offering five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a business/finance related field. 
• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: March 31, 2023.

• 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.
• For applications and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: March 31, 2023.

Hundreds of available scholarships to be awarded for the 2023-24 academic year to students studying engineering, accounting, business, IT/cybersecurity or other courses of study for a career in the automotive field, as well as those training to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians.

• Each completed application is considered for all scholarships where the student meets the qualifications.   
• For applications and additional information, click here. 
• Deadline: March 31, 2023

• The Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club is awarded to an South Dakota resident who is of financial need. Applicants do not need to be top of their class, but the committee is searching for students who are hardworking and motivated to succeed. 

•  $1,500 scholarship awarded.
• Application and additional information, click here.
• The deadline has been extended until March 31, 2023.

• Avera currently has nine scholarships listed on their website aimed to assist students and employees with their pursuit of knowledge.

• Each scholarship is unique in its eligibility requirements and award amount. Click here to find more information on their website.

• Deadline: March 31, 2023 or April 1, 2023 depending on the scholarship.

• Sanford has multiple scholarships listed on their website aimed to assist students and employees with their pursuit of knowledge.

• Each scholarship is unique in its eligibility requirements and award amount. Click here to find more information on their website.

  • The Sanford Health Network Scholarship offers a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care-related field.

• Deadline: March 31, 2023

• This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have been involved in the South Dakota ASA program or who has a parent/guardian has participated in the program within the last three years. 
• $500 scholarships will be awarded to 17 applicants.
• For additional information and application, click here. 
• Deadline: April 1, 2023

• This award is available to SD high school seniors who plan to attend a postsecondary institution. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given
  to a student planning on attending a South Dakota or North Dakota college or university in the field of nursing.

• Essay required.

• Application and additional information, click here.
• Questions can be directed to: Kelly Nelson, Scholarship Coordinator with SD Community Foundation at knelson@sdcommunityfoundaiton.org
• Deadline: April 1, 2023.

 The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship is awarded to 16 randomly selected first-year students from various geographic regions who attend one of our 115 member institutions in fall 2023. The scholarship was established to celebrate and promote Catholic higher education, and the National CCAA Board of Directors is pleased to help support students' transition to college.  

• The scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 award. 
• Awardees are randomly selected via application. 
• This year's application is available here
• Deadline: April 1, 2023.

The Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Program has been established to award scholarships to immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier and desire to further their education.

• $1,000 scholarship must be used in one of the following types of accredited post-high school institutions: College, University or Vocational Technical School.
• A personal statement and letters of recommendations are required
• For application, click here. 
• Deadline: April 1, 2023. 

• This scholarship provides a one-time $350 award to a worthy South Dakota high school graduate attending a post-secondary institution. 

• Essay required.
• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: April 1, 2023.

Qualified applicants must be pursuing an education in a field related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health) - this may include health professions, science and research, social services, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, etc.

• Four $1,000 scholarships awarded
• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: Applications will be open from January 1 through April 30. Decisions will be made in May and the scholarship will be awarded in June. 

• The Richard Hagen Minerva Harvey Memorial state scholarship program is for enrolled members of American Indian tribes. 

• Annual scholarship award amounts include a minimum of $1,000 for each of the first two years of attendance, a minimum of $1,500 for the third year of attendance, and a minimum of $2,500 for the fourth year of attendance.
• Application and additional information, click here. 
• Deadline: April 14, 2023.

• The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota will award several scholarships of $1,000 each year to South Dakota residents who plan to attend a state Technical College in South Dakota.
• Successful candidates are US citizens who will demonstrate financial need
  and the capability to complete the vocational training program selected.
• For application and addition information, click here. 
• Deadline: April 15, 2023.

• Applicants must be a 2023 graduating high school senior who will attend an accredited South Dakota, North Dakota, or Minnesota college, university, vocational school, or community college on a full time basis.
• 25 - $1,000 scholarships awarded
• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: April 15, 2023

• Scholarship for students residing in Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha or Turner county who will be pursuing a degree within the home building industry or related fields at a college or technical institution.
• Multiple $1,000 scholarships awarded.
• The application can be found here.
• Deadline: April 2, 2023.

•  The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is awarding up to $5000 in scholarships per school term/year to students pursuing a degree or other animal care certification. 
• Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted by an accredited, post-secondary school offering a certified veterinarian program degree or an accredited animal health certification and have previously or currently volunteered with the SFAHS (20+ hours preferred) OR have a strong understanding of the mission of the SFAHS through community or service projects.
• For additional information and application, click here.
• Deadline: April 30, 2023

• Two scholarships are available: Jean Bowar Recreational Scholarship and Jan Vadenbox Competitive Scholarship. Each scholarship awards $1,000 each to one senior boy and one senior girl.

• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: May 1, 2023.

• This scholarships is open to all students. A 500-1,000 word essay based on the topic stated on their website.
•  $1,000 scholarship awarded
• Application and additional information, click here.
• Deadline: June 10, 2023.

• This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

• You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

• Essay required.
•  $500 scholarship awarded
• Application and additional information, click here. 
• Deadline: October 8, 2023.