• The Black Hills State University Foundation was established in 1975 to promote the welfare and future development of Black Hills State University's educational goals. In addition to scholarships, the foundation raises funds for capital needs on campus as well as academic programs.
• Since the foundation's inception, it has given scholarships to some of the most outstanding students in the school's history. Each student that receives a scholarship from the Black Hills State University Foundation has earned the award through their hard work and dedication to academic excellence.
• Often after graduation, the students that received the scholarships give back to the foundation providing financial support to the next generation of students who will walk the halls at Black Hills State.

• Donations
• Donor Recognition
• Endowments
• News & Notes
• Scholarships

The mission of the Black Hills State University Foundation is to provide private gift support for BHSU. The foundation's purpose is to communicate this to alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations to obtain awareness, understanding, acceptance and support. The foundation also addresses both the short-term operating and long-term capital and endowment needs of BHSU.