South Dakota Scholarships

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• Western Undergraduate Exchange Plus at University of New Mexico

• Amount$91,676
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2025

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. You will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted.

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• University of New Mexico WUE Scholarship

• Amount$69,428
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2025

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. You will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted.

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• South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$7,500
• DeadlineSeptember 1, 2025

The South Dakota Legislature authorized the Regents Scholarship Program in 2003 to allow South Dakota's most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university, college, or technical school in South Dakota that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2004, the Legislature

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• Boise State WUE Award

• Amount$62,720
• DeadlineOctober 1, 2025

Students must be admitted to Boise State as degree-seeking to be considered for scholarships. By completing the admissions application and meeting the criteria listed below, you will automatically be considered for the WUE scholarships without an additional application. Scholarship recipients are notified through their admission letter. Scholarships will be made visible in the Student Center

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Scholarship Details Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural

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• Dakota Corps Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineDecember 15, 2025

To be eligible for the Dakota Corps Scholarship, applicants must: graduate from an accredited South Dakota high school with a 2.8 GPA (home-schooled students will be allowed to provide supplemental information if this requirement is not applicable); have an ACT score of 27; agree to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• MSSA Scholarship Program

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

he purpose of the MSSA Scholarship Program is to build and support Minnesota’s health and human service system through a qualified, committed and passionate workforce in Minnesota and the greater Midwest. MSSA scholarships help provide the financial resources to support students pursuing a career in a health and human service-related field. MSSA awards scholarships in three

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• TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$80,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Scholarship Details The

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• Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn,

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• Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship

• Amount$500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American Students provides support for freshman Native American Students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resources degree at any postsecondary institution. This scholarship will be allocated to the institution for distribution to the student in two installments during each

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• UMSA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The UMSA Foundation launched its scholarship program in support of our continued efforts in interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Just as we are committed to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk-related industries, so are we committed to providing support in education. Through this scholarship program, we aim to provide financial assistance as a way to build

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• IIASD Serving Others Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota believe in being authentic. We believe in doing the right thing, regardless of the outcome. Most importantly, we believe that fulfillment comes from serving others. Our members take pride in our communities and those we insure. We are pleased to further this service by offering scholarships to eligible South Dakota students. The student will

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• John Deere Dealer Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The John Deere Scholarship will be awarded to a Midwest US student, as well as diverse Midwest US student in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology program. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and attending a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program, or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Scholarship 1

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• Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship

• Amount$6,600
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Welcome to the Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship application process! If you're a high-achieving, female-identifying high school student residing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota, and attending high school in one of these states, you're in the right place. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for students entering 11th or 12th grade

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• PFund Scholarship

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineMarch 3, 2026

The PFund Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at all stages of their education. In 2024, PFund awarded a record $150,000 to more than 60 queer students. This scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing a GED, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or

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• WGA Celebrate The West High School Art Competition

• Amount$600
• DeadlineApril 11, 2026

Students must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. WGA's panel of art experts will select one finalist from each state and territory. State Winners will compete for overall First ($1,500), Second ($750),

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• AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2026

BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington

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• The Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2026

Dakota Lions Sight & Health is proud to award four scholarships to students in South Dakota and North Dakota. We will provide a total of $4000, divided into four $1000 scholarships awarded as follows: $1000 to an undergraduate student from South Dakota; $1000 to an undergraduate student from North Dakota; $1000 to a graduate student from South Dakota; $1000 to a graduate student from North

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• Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2026

The Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis. You

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• Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMay 15, 2026

Available to private pilots of all ages, the Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship is specifically to promote advanced training in aviation. Applicants must already hold a current Private Pilot Certificate. This scholarship is to be used toward advanced training in aviation. Applicants must provide a professional resume, and include one letter of recommendation related to aviation skills.

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2026

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• WICHE Western Undergraduate Exchange

• Amount$38,440
• DeadlineVaries

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, established in 1987, provides students in the Western U.S. with greater access to affordable out-of-state college education. By offering reduced tuition rates at participating schools, WUE helps students pursue undergraduate programs across the West while minimizing the financial burden of student loans. Scholarship Details Established to