New Student Scholarship Application
Returning and Continuing Student Scholarship Application
Monte and Beverly Krier, who are originally from eastern South Dakota and now live in Longwood, Fla., recently established the Delger-Krier Memorial Scholarship for math and science students at Black Hills State University who are pursuing a career as a teacher.
Zachary Burke, Black Hills State University student from Belle Fourche, recently received the first Walter Panzirer Family Public Safety Scholarship.
David Diamond, a retired BHSU mass communications professor, has created a scholarship to honor outstanding students who demonstrate exemplary talents in the University’s media programs while pursuing a degree at BHSU.
Local artist Richard DuBois has created two watercolor prints for Black Hills State University to raise funds for art scholarships.
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation recently donated an additional $72,500 for the scholarship program at Black Hills State University.
Black Hills State University has an outstanding scholarship program that has been established by friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Scholarships are based on student achievements and may vary from a one semester to a four-year award. Whatever the amount, scholarships play an important role in assisting students with their educational costs.
Priority deadline is Feb. 1, 2010: Fill out the scholarship application (New/Transfer Students, or Returning and Continuing Students) today!
BUZZ BONUSApply for admission today! Awarded based on your application for admission - no separate application required. The BUZZ Bonus is guaranteed to eligible students while funds are still available.
This award is available to a high school graduate who has not previously attended a post-secondary institution. Application is made during the senior year of high school. To be eligible, a student must attain a minimum ACT composite score of 21, be in the upper 33% of his/her class rank, and must have been admitted to Black Hills State University. The amount of the award is determined by the students ACT score according to the chart below.
$500.00
This scholarship will be renewed for three years if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and takes 32 credit hours per academic year.*
These scholarships are awarded upon admission to BHSU. If your ACT score or class rank improves please contact the Admissions Office to request a reevaluation.
Recipients of Black Hills State University scholarships are advised to contact Student Financial Services if they are anticipating taking classes at one of the other South Dakota public universities. Although completing a baccalaureate degree in four years requires students to successfully complete at least 16 credit hours per semester, most scholarships stipulate that students enroll in a minimum of 12 BHSU credit hours per semester to receive the award.
Questions? Please call the Admission's Office at 642-6088 or 1-800-ALL-BHSU
or email admissions@bhsu.edu
* The four-year BUZZ Bonus awards began with the 2008-2009 academic year. Prior to that they were two-year awards.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Black Hills State University Office of Admissions 1200 University St. Unit 9502 Spearfish, SD 57799-9502 1.800.ALL.BHSU.admissions@bhsu.edu
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