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A college education can be quite expensive. Luckily, financial aid is readily available to those willing to do the research. For example, Scholarships.com can help you find information about scholarships especially created for those living in South Dakota. The scholarships below will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found at Scholarships.com. To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about South Dakota scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

ACS Youth Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded this year for students enrolled in an institution (university, college, technical or vocational school). The awards will be paid directly to the institution of choice and will supplement the fall semester tuition costs. You are eligible to apply for an American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship if you: - Were diagnosed with cancer before the age [...] More

Aileen Lee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: August 01, Annually
Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO. Three men and three women will be selected and funds [...] More

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Essay Contest Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
Available ONLY in the following states: Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. Eligibility: 1. You must be a senior either presently or in the coming fall. 2. You must have a grade point average of 2.5. 3. You plan to attend college after graduation. All you need to do is write an essay (600-1000 words) about a personal encounter you or [...] More

Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
Hawkinson Scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students who are a resident of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota or Wisconsin. The scholarship program is funded by donations from friends and members of the Foundation and by endowment earnings. Past scholarship recipients have come from many faiths, including Christianity, [...] More

The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant
Application Deadlines: Varies
In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/financialaid/futurestudent/scholarships [...] More

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. supports and promotes health care leaders' personal and professional growth toward the advancement of the profession. The program supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and plans demonstrate potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be: - Enrolled in an [...] More

The Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Awards
Application Deadlines: March 08, Annually
The annual Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Awards program is sponsored by the Foundation of the Better Business Bureau, serving Nebraska, South Dakota and southwest Iowa. Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB. Two scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in metro Omaha and southwest Iowa, two will be awarded to [...] More

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More

EMU National Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential. Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award. For more information [...] More

JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More

Korean American Scholarship Foundation -Midwestern Regional Chapter
Application Deadlines: July 10, Annually
The KASF scholarships are awarded each year to the college students of Korean heritage. A student currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is qualified to apply for the KASF scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. Each applicant must submit an application to the [...] More

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Application Deadlines: September 01, Annually
The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded over four years to high school graduates from South Dakota who complete a challenging high school curriculum and maintain certain academic standards. To be eligible for this award, applicant must: - Be a resident of South Dakota at time of high school graduation - Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher; if using an [...] More

South Dakota Retailers Association Jerry Wheeler Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: April 12, Annually
The South Dakota Retailers Association provides scholarships to students who are studying for a career in retailing. Individuals must have graduated from a South Dakota High School, or be enrolled in retail-related course of study at a vocational technical school, college or university in South Dakota to be eligible. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must plan to enrolled full-time in [...] More

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