FEBRUARY DEADLINES

• Dakota Corps Scholarship Program - Applicants must have a 2.8 GPA, a score of 27 or higher on the ACT or equivalent SAT score. The scholarship provides full undergraduate tuition and fees at public South Dakota institutions.  
• Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship - The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference program awards $1,000 college scholarships to rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Application must include the completed application, journalistic work, two essays, letters of reference, high school transcript, and color headshot photo. Up to $1,000 awarded. Due February 1.
• American Indian Services Scholarship - Amount awarded varies.  Due February 1 for April or May term start.
• Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarship - 3.5 GPA or higher. The scholarship award is $4,000. 
• Daughters of the American Revolution Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship - Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a 2- or 4-year college or university and have a 3.25 GPA or higher. Amount awarded varies. Amount awarded varies. 
• Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship - The Truman D. Picard Scholarship is geared toward students pursuing degrees in natural resources. Up to $2,500. Due February 7.
• Yankton College Scholarship - Applicants must have an ACT of 21 or higher, a 3.0 GPA, a college transcript, and two letters of recommendation. The amount awarded is $1,000. 
• Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to students studying agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or natural resources. The scholarship amount is $500. 
• KFC Foundation - The KFC Foundation offers both scholarships or tuition coverage for their employees. For a $5,000 or $2,500 scholarship, students must have a GPA of 2.5, and a 3.5 GPA for the $20,000 scholarship.

MARCH DEADLINES

• South Dakota Agri-Business Association Scholarship - Applicant who will/is majoring in agriculture. $1,000 scholarship.
• South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship - Applicants must have an interest in banking, finance, or business. Up to $,4000
• Morris K. Udall Scholarship - Applicants must provide an 11 question application, an 800-word essay. Up to $7,000.
• Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship  - The Truman D. Picard Scholarship is geared toward students pursuing degrees in natural resources. Up to $2,500.
• Catching the Dream - Due March 15 for the summer semester.
• Joe Foss, An American Hero Scholarship - GPA of 3.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 21. $1,000 scholarship.
• Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship - Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.9 after seven semesters, and have a minimum ACT score of 28. $3,000 Scholarship.
• Fool Soldiers Scholarship - GPA of 2.0 or higher, plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school. $1,250 scholarship.
• Osmann Family Native American Scholarship - Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher after seven semesters of high school. $1,000 scholarship.
• Cogley-Buffington CPCU Scholarship - Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA, participate in extracurricular activities and demonstrate an understanding of the role of business in American Society. $1,000 Scholarship.
• Casey Family Programs Continuing Education and Job Training Program - Renewable for up to six years for undergraduate students with the amount of the award based upon need. Starting at a technical school, college, or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. $2,500-$5,000 award.

APRIL DEADLINES

• International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons North American Indian Scholarship - Applicants must take at least 9 credit hours each semester to be eligible. $500-$700 scholarship. 
• South Dakota Association Career Technical Education Scholarship - Open to graduating seniors who are applying to or accepted by a program at a South Dakota technical institute or applying to or accepted by a Career and Technical Education program at a South Dakota university and will be a full-time student. Must demonstrate scholastic achievement. Amount awarded varies. 
• American Indian Services Scholarship - Amount awarded varies. Due April 1 for June or July term start.
• American Indian Education Foundation - Applicants must attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college/university, be enrolled full-time, and have a GPA of at least 2.0. Up to $2,000. 
• Indian Health Service Scholarship - Applicants must have completed 24 credit hours and send official transcripts from every institution attended for the past 7 years. Amount awarded varies.
• South Dakota Retailers Association - Applicants must be enrolled full-time. $500-$1,600 scholarship.
• Catching the Dream - Amount awarded varies. Due April 30 for Fall semester applicants.

MAY DEADLINES

• American Indian Services Scholarship - Requires 2.25 GPA. Amount awarded varies. Due May 1 for the fall semester.
• Association General Contractors of South Dakota, Inc. Scholarships - Several scholarships are available for students pursuing degrees related to construction. Up to $5,000. 
• Native Vision Scholarship - Amount awarded varies. 
• Sertoma Club Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship - Minimum 3.2 GPA. $1,000 scholarship. 
• American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship - Students must be enrolled full-time and have a 2.0 GPA. Amount awarded varies. 
• The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) - Check the website for requirements and details of individual scholarships. Amounts awarded vary. Deadlines vary by scholarship and are due May-June.

JUNE DEADLINES

• Accenture American Indian Scholarship - Open to students who have a 3.25 GPA, are incoming freshmen, and are interesting in engineering, computer science, operations management, management, finance, marketing, or other business-related fields. Amount awarded varies.
• American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) - Check their website for requirements and details for individual scholarship opportunities. Amounts awarded vary, with scholarship deadlines primarily May through June.
• American Indian Services Scholarship - Requires 2.25 GPA. Amount awarded varies. Due June 1 for August, September, October, or November term start.
• Presbyterian Study Grant (Native American Education Grant) - Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Up to $3,000. 
• Guide to Online Medical Assistant Programs with Financial Aid - This page is designed to walk readers through the full education funding process for medical assistant students – what’s available, where to find it, and how to get it.

JULY DEADLINES

• Association on American Indian Affairs - Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, have a 2.5 GPA, submit a current course list and transcript, and attend an accredited university in pursuit of an associate's degree or higher. Amount varies.

AUGUST DEADLINES

• American Indian Services - Requires 2.25 GPA. Amount varies. Due August 1 for the fall semester. 
• Edison Home Health Care Scholarship - Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay on what they would do to improve healthcare. One $1,000 scholarship is selected annually. 

SEPTEMBER DEADLINES

• Catching the Dream - Amount awarded varies. Due September 15 for the spring semester.
• South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship - The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides approximately $6,500 over four years to scholarship recipients. Applicants must have an ACT score of 24 or higher (1090 SAT), complete high school requirements with a 2.0 overall GPA. Up to $6,500. Due September 1 for the fall Semester. 

OCTOBER DEADLINES

• Horatio Alger Scholarship - Must pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (may start at a two-year institution and transfer). Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0) Up to $25,000. 
• Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation - $10,000 to $20,000 to 250 deserving students. Must be a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA. Up to $25,000. 
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest - $2.5 million in annual awards and scholarships are awarded across the nation. High School students in grades 9-12 are eligible and must write a 3-5 minute original essay and then record it on an audio cassette. Amount awarded varies. 
• American Indian Services Scholarship - Requires 2.25 GPA. Amount awarded varies. Due October 1 for December, January, February, or March term start. 

NOVEMBER DEADLINES

• American Indian Services Scholarship - Requires 2.25 GPA. Amount varies. Due November 1 for the spring semester. 
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award - Open to students in grades 5-12 who have engaged in volunteer activities in the previous year. Amount varies. 
• Stokes Educational Scholarship Program -  Requires an ACT score of 25 or 1200 SAT score, completion of an application. And a resume following their directions. Amount varies. 
• Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition - Four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year.

DECEMBER DEADLINES

No scholarships with December deadlines are available at this time.