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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.

Augustana University Hatterscheidt Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/15/2021
Amount: $2,000
The Hatterscheidt Scholarship is for high school seniors who are South Dakota residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester once classes begin. Must also show financial need and apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, or to apply, please visit [...] More

ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/30/2021
Amount: $1,000
The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to students who are legal U.S. residents, high school seniors and residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Must be planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. There are no financial need, minimum grade point average or class rank requirements for the [...] More

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Midwestern Regional Chapter

Application Deadline: 6/30/2021
Amount: $5,000
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Midwestern Regional Chapter is for students of Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals), who will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). A [...] More

Leon Bradley Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/31/2021
Amount: $3,500
The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program was established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the field of teaching and school leadership. The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) believes that it is beneficial for all students to experience diversity among the educators who serve as role models for our students. Thus, AASPA will annually award two [...] More

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/9/2021
Amount: $3,500
The NIADA Foundation promotes the academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic [...] More

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $6,500
The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship is awarded over four years to high school graduates from South Dakota who complete a challenging high school curriculum and maintain certain academic standards. Eligible applicants must: have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher before the beginning of postsecondary education and a 3.0 GPA (If using a SAT score, the sum of the verbal and mathematics [...] More

U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program

Application Deadline: 6/23/2021
Amount: $1,500
U.S Army Loan Repayment Program helps servicemen repay qualified student loans. Out of all the service branches, the Army’s CLRP benefits package is typically regarded as the best, since it provides up to $65,000 in lifetime student loan forgiveness. The benefit is doled out on an annual basis, beginning as soon as a Soldier completes his first year of qualifying service, and provided at a rate [...] More

Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/2/2021
Amount: $5,000
The Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship encourages students who have already demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice to strive for peace and justice both in their educational pursuits and in their personal and professional lives. Applicant must be a resident of (or currently attending school in) Minnesota. Winners will be announced by June 15. For more information or to apply, [...] More

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