SCHOLARSHIPS
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SEPTEMBER | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
Big Future Scholarships | Open to high school seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2024 | Start Your Application NOW - Deadline is February 28th | Online App |
Coca Cola Scholarship | Seniors who have a 3.0 or higher GPA | September 30th | Online App |
OCTOBER | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
AES Engineering Scholarship | Open to ALL high school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution; not required to take engineering courses to be eligible | October 8th | Online App |
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship | Open to all students 9th-12th grades | October 31st | |
NOVEMBER | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
National Space Club Scholarship | Open to all high school students; Must be a US citizen | November 1st | Online App |
Prudential Emerging Visionaries | Open to students in grades 9th-12th honoring outstanding community service who are tackling financial and social barriers in the community and beyond. | November 2nd | Online App |
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship | Senior of Hispanic or Latino decent; Must have 3.0 or higher GPA; Must plan to attend post-secondary institution in the fall; must be US Citizen | November 5th | Online App |
Regeneron Science Talent Search | Open to high school seniors; must submit oritinal research in a critically important scientific field of study | November 7th | Online App |
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | Current HS seniors are eligible for this scholarship, students do NOT need to be a member or related to one to apply. Scholarship judged on leadership and financial need. | November 12th | Online App |
South Dakota Elks Vocational Scholarship | Senior must be planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary technical or vocational program | November 12th | |
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship | High school senior with 3.5 or higher GPA | November 14th | Online App |
South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship | Applicants must be a current member of the SD Farmers Union and plan to attend a college, university or technical school in South Dakota | November 15th | Online App |
USD Freshman Scholarship | Open to high school Seniors planning to attend the University of South Dakota in the fall. | November 15th (Priority Deadline) | Online App |
The NHS Scholarship | Open to current seniors who are current NHS members in good standing; student must plan to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. | November 26th | Online App |
Driver Education Initiative Scholarship | Open to currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full time student and submit an essay demonstrating knowledge on the topic of Safe Driving. | November 30th | Online App |
DECEMBER | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
USD Freshman Scholarship | Open to high school Seniors planning to attend the University of South Dakota in the fall. | December 1st (Final Deadline) | Online App |
South Dakota State DAR Scholarship for Military Descendants | Open to South Dakota high school seniors, who plan to attend a post-secondary instituion in the fall, and who are a child or grandshild of a United State Military Veteran. | December 1st | |
Ron Brown Scholarship Program | Open to African American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership, participate in community activities and show financial need. | December 1st | Online App |
Dell Scholars Program | Open to high school seniors who have participated in Upward Bound their 11th and 12th grade years of high school. | December 1st | Online App |
Hagen Scholarship Foundation | Seniors with a 3.75 or higher GPA and rank in the top 10% of graduating class | December 1st | Online App |
SDSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend South Dakota State University in the fall | December 1st (Priority Deadline) | Online App |
Burger King Scholars Program | Seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA, have achieved academic success and are actively involved in school/community activities. | December 15th | Online App |
Dakota Corp Scholarship | Student must have a 2.8 or higher GPA; Have a ACT composite score of 27 or higher; Agree, in writing, to stay in SD and work in a critical need occupation after college graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received plus one year.
| December 15th | Online App |
The Science Ambassador Scholarship | Open to female students who are interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field | December 16th | Online App |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | Open to current high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. Focus is on student's personal accomplishments. | December 18th | Online App |
Western Legacy Foundation Scholarship | Senior student from South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming or Nebraska and graduating in the spring. | December 18th | Fillable application can be downloaded from scholarship site |
Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship | Open to high school seniors in the U.S. who are currently enrolled in or who have completed a high school course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject.
| December 19th | Online App |
JANUARY | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
SDSMT Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the fall must apply and be accepted to SDSMT by the deadline. | January 1st | |
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | Seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship, have 3.0 or higher GPA, plan to attend a 4 year school, and demonstrates financial need. | January 3rd | Online App |
Live Mas Scholarship by Taco Bell | The Live Más Scholarship is for ALL young people who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Submit a 2-minute video telling what you’re passionate about and how you plan to make a difference. | January 8th | Online App |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Open to minority students planning to attend a 4-year college/university; Must have a 21 or higher ACT composite score and demonstrate financial need | January 9th | Online App |
National FFA Scholarship Program | High School senior who is a current member of FFA. | January 9th | Online App |
DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship | Open to high school seniors planning to further their education, whose future career plans, core values have the potential for impact to the food and dairy industries as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions | January 10th | Online App |
APIA Scholarship | Open to seniors of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; Must be a US citizen; Must plan to attend a post secondary institution in the fall; Must have a 2.7 or higher GPA; Must fill out the FAFSA by April | January 15th | Online App |
MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships based solely on written essays | January 15th | Online App |
South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship | Seniors with a 2.0 or higher GPA; Student must go to college in South Dakota | January 15th | Can download application info from site. |
South Dakota Solid Waste Management Scholarship | Intended for students looking to study in fields relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry or similar fields; preference is given to South Dakota students planning to attend post-secondary institutions in South Dakota. | January 15th | Can download application info from site. |
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | Intended for students planning a career in Government Service | January 15th | |
Profile in Courage Essay Contest | Open to 9th-12th grade students | January 17th | Online App |
South Dakota JCI Senate Foundation 4-Year College Scholarship | Student must have a 3.75 or higher GPA Student must plan to attend a 4-year college/university in the Fall 2024 | January 17th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: SD JCI Senate Scholarship Attn: Vonita Gardner, Scholarship Program Manager 1000 N. West Avenue #410 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
South Dakota JCI Senate Technical/Vocational School Scholarship | Student must have a 3.25 or higher GPA Student must plan to attend a technical/vocational school in the fall. | January 17th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: SD JCI Senate Scholarship Attn: Vonita Gardner, Scholarship Program Manager 1000 N. West Avenue #410 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship | Student must attend SDSU OR SDSMT and major in Engineering | January 17th | |
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Must be a member of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union | January 17th | |
Davis-Bachall Scholar Program | Up to eight students will be chosen to participate in this all-expense-paid summer-study program.
| January 17th | Online App |
Union Plus Scholarship | Student must be a dependent child whose parent is a member in a participating union. | January 31st | Online App |
DAR National Scholarship | Open to all seniors, do not need DAR nomination or sponsorship | January 31st | Online App |
FEBRUARY | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
BHSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend Black Hills State University in the fall | February 1st | Online App |
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship | Open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited college or university. | February 1st | Online App |
Elks Legacy Scholarship | Must be a child or grandchild of an Elks member | February 3rd | Online App |
McDonald's Hacer Scholarship Program | Open to seniors; Must have a 2.8 or higher GPA; Must have one parent of Hispanic heritage | February 6th | Online App |
South Dakota High School Coaches Association Scholarships | There are 4 scholarship opportunities aimed at senior student athletes from South Dakota | February 10th | Scholarship App Site |
Northern & Basin Electric Cooperative Scholarships | Must be a dependent of a member-cooperative employee or member-cooperative customer; Must plan to attend a college/university/technical school in the fall; Academic excellence, participation in school and community activities, and work experience will be considered | February 10th | Fillable Scholarship App Completed applications should be mailed to: Northern Electric Cooperative PO Box 457 Bath, SD 57427 |
Davidson Fellows Scholarship for Gifted Students | Open to high school students | February 12th | Online App |
Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship | South Dakota students who are pursuing a degree in Education; Must be son or daughter of an active or retired SDEA/NEA member | February 15th | Online App |
Gordon Horgen Scholarship | South Dakota Native American students planning to enter the teaching profession | February 15th | Online App |
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship | Open to seniors who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer at some point in their life | February 15th | Online App |
Stratford Community Theater Scholarship | Seniors who have shown outstanding school and community involvement | February 16th | Scholarship Information Fillable Scholarship App |
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need, whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial service industry | February 20th | Online App |
Yankton College Scholarship | Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA; 21 or higher ACT composite score; planning to attend a private post-secondary school | February 21st | |
Esther S. Smith Memorial Scholarship Minerva Chapter #5 | Senior must be a student from one of the Aberdeen high schools or from the high schools surrounding Aberdeen, which include Ipswich, Frederick, Warner, Leola and Edmunds Central | February 28th | |
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship | Open to current high school seniors who are planning to further their education in South Dakota and are an enrolled member of an American Indian Tribe. | February 28th | Class of 2025 Application opening in January *Students can download fillable application from scholarship site. |
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Student must have 3.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; must rank in 90th percentile in both Math and Critical Reading on SAT 1 or ACT composite scores; must pursue a degree in Engineering or related Science through an ABET accredited program | February 28th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in January |
Annis I Fowler/Kaden Scholarship | Senior must have a 3.0 or higher GPA; Plan to major in Elementary Education; Must attend either BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD | February 29th | NEW Online App *Click link & follow instructions to register wtih the BOR Scholarship Portal* |
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship | Student must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota | February 29th | NEW Online App *Click link & follow instructions to register wtih the BOR Scholarship Portal* |
Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships | Female high school senior planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. | February 29th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening January 15th |
MARCH | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
South Dakota FFA Scholarship | High school senior who is a current member of FFA. Preference is given to those planning to major in an agricultural related area at a South Dakota post-secondary institution. | March 1st | Online App |
Casey Kulm Memorial Scholarship | Open to students in Brown, Edmonds, Faulk, Day, Spink, Marshall, or McPherson county in South Dakota who are planning to enroll in a South Dakota EMT or paramedic program. | March 1st | Online App |
Dacotah Prairie Museum Scholarship | Open to seniors from Brown County who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota | March 1st | |
NSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors who have applied to and been accepted to NSU | March 1st | |
NSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend NSU in the fall | March 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest | Open to all seniors - This is for the Billboard PSA contest | March 1st | Online App |
American Chemical Society Scholars Program | Must be a US Citizen | March 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening December 1st |
SEG Scholarship | High school senior planning to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. | March 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening November 1st |
WRCA Foundation Scholarship | High school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA. | March 1st | |
Junior Achievement Leo Crawford Scholarship | One time scholarship of $500 to a high school senior who has participated in any Junior Achievement elementary, middle school, or high school program. | March 1st | |
Central High School Music Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have participated in 16 terms of high school music and will enroll, participate, and pass a course in Music in the fall | March 1st | |
South Dakota Nursery and Landscape Association High School Scholarship | Open to high school seniors who are planning to pursue employment in the Green Industry. | March 1st | |
American Agri-Women Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships | Open to 18 year old high school seniors. Must be the daughter or close relative of a farmer, rancher or other person employed in Agriculture. Must show financial need and knowledge of or work experience in Agriculture. | March 1st | |
Dacotah Bank Scholarship | SD and ND high school seniors whose families currently have an account with Dacotah Bank, or Dacotah Insurance, or Dacotah Trust | March 3rd | |
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship | Current high school senior or undergraduate student Attending a four-year institution in the US or plans to obtain a four-year degree 3.0 GPA or higher (recommended) Passion for food, agriculture and/or natural resources Intention to pursue a career in the food, agriculture and/or natural resources industries | March 6th | Online App |
Resource Conservation Speech Contest | Open to all South Dakota 9th-12th grade students | March 9th |
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Curtis Marvin Hohn Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend a public or private college, university or technical school in South Dakota | March 10th | |
Sanford Health Network Scholarship | Applicants should have an affiliation with a participating Sanford Network facility. (Examples include: employee, relative of an employee, community resident, patient, etc) Been accepted into a healthcare program at an accredited, post-secondary institution. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater, calculated on a 4.0 grading scale. | March 11th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening January 14th |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | High school senior living with a disability | March 13th | Online App |
South Dakota Sheriff's Association Scholarship | Students planning to major in Criminal Justice and seeking a career in Law Enforcement | March 14th | |
FEEA Scholarships | Student must be the child, step-child, or legal dependent of full or part time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years | March 14th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening Mid-November |
Horatio Alger Scholarship for HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS | There are numerous scholarship opportunities for South Dakota Juniors! Must be a full time high school JUNIOR; Must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary school in the United States; Must demonstrat critical financial need; Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 15th | Online App |
Horatio Alger Targeted Scholarships for High School Seniors | There are numerous scholarship opportunities for South Dakota Seniors! Must be a full time high school Senior; Must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary school in the United States; Must demonstrat critical financial need; Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 15th | Online App |
Brad Orr Youth Wrestling Scholarship | Available to Central High School or Roncalli High School Seniors; Show academic achievement; Show dedication to the sport of wrestling in the Aberdeen wrestling program | March 15th | |
Dacotah Bank Hatterscheidt Scholarship | SIXTEEN $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to CHS Seniors! Must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA, show financial need, and has been accepted and plans to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. Students should also apply for the Hatterscheidt Scholarship through the college they plan to attend, if that college has one! | March 15th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: Dacotah Bank Attention: Cassie Backman, CTFA Dacotah Bank PO Box 1210 Aberdeen, SD 57402-1210 |
BHSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend BHSU in the fall.
| March 15th | Fillable Scholarship App Black Hills State University Financial Aid |
SDSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend SDSU in the fall
| March 15th | Class of 2025 Application opening in November |
USD Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend USD in the fall | March 15th |
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Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.2 or higher GPA | March 15th | |
South Dakota Fire Service Scholarship | Must be a son or daughter of any member of a fire department in South Dakota or an active member of a junior fire department in South Dakota | March 15th | |
Louie Family Foundation Scholarships | Open to current high school seniors who will be attending a college/university in the fall. | March 15th | Online App |
Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union Educational Scholarship | Must be a member of Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union | March 15th | Fillable Scholarship App |
Grand Lodge, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of South Dakota Scholarship | Student must plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota; Must have a family connection to a member of the Masonic fraternity | March 15th | Fillable Scholarship App |
Howard Memorial Fund Scholarship | Open to students who are planning to attend Northern State University | March 21st | Fillable Scholarship App |
Mitchell Technical College Hatterscheidt Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors planning to enroll at Mitchell Technical College. Students must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA. | March 22nd | Fillable Scholarship App |
Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship | Student must be an active and registered member of the Aberdeen Gun Club; Must attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota or neighboring state; | March 23rd | Fillable Scholarship App |
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Scholarship | Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota who shows financial need | March 26th | |
Web Water Scholarship | Must be a senior who resides within the WEB Water service area and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall | March 29th | Scholarship Instructions Fillable Scholarship App |
Order of the Eastern Start - South Dakota Scholarship | Open to high school seniors. | March 31st | |
SD Association of Conservation District Employees Memorial Scholarship | Senior who is ranked in the upper half of the graduating class; Must attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota and major in an Agricultural/Conservation related field | March 31st | |
Western Agency Scholarship | Student must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall | March 31st | Scholarship Info: Rotation with Roncalli - 24-25 CHS YEAR |
Cobell Scholarship | Both a Merit and Needs Based Scholarship available to any student who is an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe | March 31st | Online App |
Mitchell Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend MTC | March 31st | Online App |
Western Dakota Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend WDT | March 31st | Online App |
Lake Area Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend LATC | March 31st | Online App |
Build Dakota Scholarship | FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP!! | March 31st | Online App |
Clark County Riders Scholarship Program | Seniors planning to attend a Technical School in South Dakota; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 31st | Fillable Scholarship App |
Aberdeen Knights of Columbus Scholarship | Scholarships available to members of either Sacred Heart Parish or St. Mary's Parish in Aberdeen | March 31st | Scholarship Information |
Oahe Racers Association Scholarship | Open to South Dakota seniors planning to pursue a degree in Automotive at one of South Dakota's Technical Colleges. | March 31st | |
APRIL | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Scholarship | Seniors planning to have a career in the PHC Industry | April 1st | |
NSU Early Childhood Education Scholarship | **FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP** Open to students who are enrolling in the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at NSU. Must file a FAFSA Must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA while in the program. Commit to working in South Dakota in the Early Childhood Education field for 2 years after gruation from NSU. | April 1st | |
Folds of Honor Scholarship | Senior must be the dependent of a military service member and must be planning to enroll in am accredited college/university/technical school program | April 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening February 1st |
4-H Youth in Action Awards | Open to students who are members of 4-H | April 1st | Online App |
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA
| April 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in January |
Scottish Rite Book Grant | Senior planning to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | April 1st | |
South Dakota Association of Towns & Townships (SDATAT) Scholarship | Student must attend school in South Dakota | April 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
ASD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS! | |||
*NEW SCHOLARSHIP* Patricia & Elton Fors Scholarship | For CHS Seniors who plan to attend NSU and pursue a degree in Music or Math Education. Student must exhibit academic excellence, excellent character and demonstrate financial need. | April 1st | |
*NEW SCHOLARSHIP* Class of 1963 Scholarship | For CHS Seniors who demonstrat financial need, and who have a 2.0 or higher cummulative GPA. | April 1st | |
Earnest Kerby Memorial Scholarship | For CHS seniors planning to attend a technical school to pursuing a degree in building trades, specifically HVAC, electrical, plumbing or building construction. Student should demonstrate financial need and must have a 2.0 GPA or above. | April 1st | |
Claire Taylor-Sherman Scholarship | For CHS seniors who have excelled academically, participated in co-curricular activities and shown involvement in community and school groups/events | April 1st | |
Class of '72 Scholarship - In memory of classmates lost | For CHS seniors exhibiting financial need, academic excellence, excellent character, community service and athletic excellence. | April 1st | |
David Lust Scholarship | For CHS seniors and graduates demonstrating passion, purpose and potential. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need may be considered | April 1st | |
Beth Reitz - Walth Education Scholarship | For CHS senior demonstrating excellent character and academic achievement who are planning to major in education. Preference given to special education/speech pathology. | April 1st | |
CHS Class of 1971 Scholarship | CHS Seniors who demonstrate financial need, have a work history outside of school as well as academic achievement and community service. | April 1st | |
Ray Hollan Memorial Scholarship | CHS seniors majoring in music, demonstrating excellent character, and have a passion for community involvement. | April 1st | |
Huff Construction Inc. Building/Construction Trades Scholarship | CHS Seniors who are pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Carpentry. | April 1st | |
Russ Keen Memorial Scholarship | CHS seniors or CHS graduates currently in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, and pursuing a degree in Communications or Journalism. | April 1st | |
Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall and major in FACS or Education | April 1st | |
Committed to the Community - Mike Miller Scholarship | CHS Seniors with community involvement | April 1st | |
Jeanette Hurrell Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors planning to earn a 4-year degree in Nursing | April 1st | |
Kurt Kruger Memorial Scholarship | CHS Senior who demonstrates excellent character, a passion for community service, academic excellence, and involvement in school activities; Student must plan to major in Education | April 1st | |
Kyburz-Carlson Building/Construction Trades Scholarship | CHS Seniors who are interested in careers in the building/construction trades industry | April 1st | |
Professor Virginia L. Dixon, Class of '63 Scholarship | CHS Senior female student who had challenging family circumstances requiring her to work to help support her family or care for a family member | April 1st | |
Sally J. Couser Memorial Scholarship | CHS Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution and major in a certified health-related field | April 1st | |
Visual Arts Scholarship | CHS senior who plans to pursue a degree in Art, Graphic Design, Structural or Construction Engineering, Interior Design or Architecture | April 1st | |
CHS Hall of Fame Scholarship | CHS Senior planning to attend a 4-year college/university, who have demonstrated leadership skills, academic excellence, participated in both athletic and fine art activities and have shown involvement in civic or community groups/events | April 1st | |
Sanford Health Scholarship | CHS seniors pursuing healthcare-related degrees from post-secondary schools in North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota are encouraged to apply for five $2,000 awards. Applicants must have participated in school activities and shown determination for classroom academic achievement. | April 1st | |
Johnsen-Herschleb Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have a 2.8 or higher GPA, have demonstrated leadership throughout high school, and are interested in the field of Business or Fine Arts | April 1st | |
Joshua Hinderks Scholarship | CHS Senior pursuing a degree in the medical field, preference given to students majoring in Chiropractic or Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy or Sports Medicine. Student must demonstrate excellenct character and show financial need. | April 1st | |
Jerry Slaby "In Pursuit of a Law Career" Scholarship | CHS senior planning to pursue a degree in Law with the career goal of becoming a lawyer. Student must show academic achievement and mature character. | April 1st | |
Aberdeen Central High School PTA Scholarship | CHS Seniors whose parent/guardian is a member of the CHS PTA and has a 2.5 or higher GPA | April 1st | |
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship | Senior planning to attend a college or university in South Dakota or North Dakota and major in Nursing | April 1st | |
USA Softball Scholarship | Any senior who has been involved in a South Dakota ASA program, or who has a parent/guardian who has played softball in the program, for at least 3 years | April 1st | |
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest | Open to all seniors - This is for the video and/or radio PSA contest | April 1st | Online App |
NFU Foundation's Stanley Moore Scholarship & the Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymour Scholarship | Must be a Farmers Union member | April 1st | |
PEO Chapter BX Scholarship | Aberdeen area seniors who plan to attend Northern State University, Presentation College or Cottey College | April 1st | |
SDACTE Scholarship | SD high school seniors attending any SD Technical School OR applying or been accepted into on of the following fields at any SD University: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing , Agricultural Education, or Family Consumer Science Education | April 1st | Online App |
Perry and Doreen Evans Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors ; Must have 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA | April 1st | |
Howard Memorial Fund | Seniors from Brown County who plan to attend a South Dakota college | April 1st | |
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors | April 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
SD Weed Fighters Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors. Must attend a South Dakota post-secondary school. Must major in one of the following:
| April 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship | Current high school Senior, must write an essay describing the impact of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families, or the communities | April 1st | Online App |
Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship | Senior must be immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier & desire to further their education. Graduating senior must be 19 years or younger, from an accredited high school during the year of application. | April 1st | |
American Legion Legacy Scholarship | Children of post 9/11 veterans who dies on active duty or who have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater. | April 1st | Online App |
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota; Awards are primarily based on community involvement, personal character, and financial need | April 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
DSG Education Connection Fund Scholarship | Student must reside in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota or Wisconsin. | April 5th | Online App |
First District Development Company Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors planning to major in Business/Finance. Must have a 3.5 or higher UNWEIGHTED GPA. | April 5th | Fillable Scholarship App |
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship | BBB Foundation provides three $2,000 scholarships for each service area: Omaha & Southwest Iowa Lincoln & Greater Nebraska Kansas Plains South Dakota. | April 5th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening January 1st |
Dakota Relays Gold Medal Scholarship | South Dakota senior track and field athlete who has participated in a Howard Wood Dakota Relay and has committed to attend a college/university and continue a track and field career | April 10th | Online App |
South Dakota Grand Commandery Knights Templar Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend a state Technical Institute in South Dakota. | April 15th | Fillable Scholarship App |
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Seniors must be a member of the Aberdeen Federal Credit Union and have a 2.5 or higher GPA | April 15th | Fillable Scholarship App |
Mike Miller Elementary PTA Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have attended Mike Miller Elementary. Must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. A family member or the applicant must have been a PTA member. The scholarship commitee will confirm the membership. | April 15th | |
Aberdeen Education Association Scholarship | CHS Seniors who plan to attend a South Dakota post-secondary institution and major in Education; student must rank in the upper half of the graduating class | April 15th | |
Ethel Case Scholarship | CHS senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall and major in Education; who has been involved in extracurricular activities and shows financial need | April 15th | |
Evelyn "Evie" Kienow Scholarship Application | CHS senior who is the top third of the graduating class, who attended Lincoln Elementary and are planning to attend NSU in the fall. | April 15th | |
Steve Risager Aberdeen Optimist Scholarship | Aberdeen area senior who has been active in community affairs | April 15th | |
America Bank and Trust Scholarship | Student must be a graduating high school senior in 2024 Must be attending a South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota university, vocational school, or community college in the fall of 2024 Fall enrollment must be on a full-time basis | April 15th | Online App Scholarship Site |
Gene Abdallah Scholarship | Open to South Dakota seniors who are planning a career in Law Enforcement. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and have been accepted to a South Dakota college/university (technical or 4-year) | April 15th | |
Dr. Dale A. Gibson Oral Health Scholarship | Open to South Dakota seniors who are planning to pursure a Dental Assisting Degree at Lake Area Technical College, and intend to work in South Dakota upon earning degree. | April 15th | |
Scott Lippincott Memorial Scholarship | Open to South Dakota seniors who are pursuing a degree at a 4-year college or at a technical college. Student must be involved in school and community activities. | April 15 | Scholarship Instructions Fillable Scholarship App |
Deanna Mauck E-Learning Scholarship | Senior who plans to attend Northern State University, have taken one or more NSU E-Learning classes, and earned a B or higher | April 19th | Fillable Scholarship App |
Elliott Economics/Tennis Award | CHS senior who played varsity tennis and took Economics in high school | April 20th | |
Central High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship | Open to CHS seniors who have taken at least 2.0 credits of CTE coursework throughout high school. Student must have a 2.5 or higher cummulative GPA Student must have scored a Bronze or higher on the NCRC exam Student must plan to further education at one of the Technical Colleges in SD in the fall after graduation. | April 21st | |
Student-View Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend an a post-secondary institution in the fall | April 23rd | Online App |
Sheriff Dale Elson Memorial Scholarship | Open to seniors on Brown, Marshall, Day and Roberts counties. Student must plan to pursue a 2-4 year degree in Criminal Justice or Social Services at a South Dakota post-secondary school. | April 30th | Online App |
Scott Hegge Memorial Scholarship | Open to high school seniors within a 50 mile radius of Aberdeen, SD | April 30th | |
FCU Stanley Moore Scholarship | Open to Farmers Union members and their children in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. | April 30th | |
Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship | Open to seniors planning to attend college in South Dakota or North Dakota. Student must be pursuing an education in a field related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health) - this may include health professions, science and research, social services, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, etc. | April 30th | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in January |
MAY | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund | High school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college/university; | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Osmann Family Native American Scholarship | South Dakota high school seniors of Native American descent, who have a 2.5 or higher GPA; have participated in school and community activities, and plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Norman W. Ranschau Memorial Scholarship | Applicants for this scholarship must be students who plan to pursue a degree in an agricultural-related field and who attend school or reside in Lyon County, Iowa; Sioux County, Iowa; Rock County, Minnesota; or the state of South Dakota. Applicants must be first-time students with financial need who have participated in agricultural extra-curricular activities. | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Kimberly Rose Means Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship | Must be an enrolled member of a South Dakota Native American Tribe; have a 2.0 or higher GPA; have participated in school and community activities; possess the desire and ability to accomplish his/her goals | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Justin Lake College Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior planning to attend an accredite 4-year college or technical college, who demonstrates financial need. | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Joe Foss..."An American Hero" Scholarship | South Dakota high school seniors with 3.5 or higher GPA; have a 21 or higher ACT composite score; demonstrates characteristics of an American Patriot | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship | South Dakota high school seniors with a 3.9 or higher GPA; have a 28 or higher ACT composite score; planning to attend a 4-year college/university in South Dakota | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Fool Soldier Scholarship | This award is open to descendants of the Fool Soldiers, and must be able to prove their ancestry; have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school; and have financial need. | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Emily's Hope Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors. The scholarship gives preference to students who have actively participated in extracurricular and community activities maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and plan to attend an | May 1st | Online App Class of 2025 Application opening in December |
Paradigm Challenge Scholarship | Open to students 18 yrs and younger | May 1st | Online App |
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship | Open to female students who are planning to study an ABET accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing. | May 2nd | Online App |
Associated General Contractors of South Dakota Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter Scholarships | Seniors planning to enroll in construction related education programs at a technical institution or college/university | May 2nd | Online App |
Aberdeen Home Builders Association Scholarship | Seniors planning to enter the Building Trades field of study | May 2nd | |
B. Davis Scholarship | Open to all 11th & 12th grade students | May 21st | |
Full Circle Scholarship | Student must be registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA; Must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution | May 31st | Online App |
JUNE | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
Abbot & Fenner Scholarship | Open to all seniors | June 7th | |
South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) Scholarship | NeedHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; | June 15th | Online App |
Big Sun Scholarship | Open to all senior athletes | June 19th | |
South Dakota Golf Association Scholarship | Senior golfers planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, have a golf history and have lived in South Dakota for at least two years | June 30th | Fillable Scholarship App |
JULY | |||
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Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
James H. Jenssen Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA. | July 15th | |