South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship - The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides approximately $6,500 over four years to scholarship recipients. Due for the spring semester, and for the fall semester.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.