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RHS Scholarships
Black Hills State University
   
Deadline: December 21, 2012
USD Scholarship
   
Deadline: January 13, 2013
Dakota Wesleyan University
   
Deadline: January 15, 2013
     Presidential Scholarship App

SDSU Scholarship
   
Deadline: January 15, 2013
SD School of Mines & Technology
   
Deadline: January 25, 2013
Augustana College
   
Deadlines:  Range from
       February 1- March 15, 2013

Presentation College
    
Deadline: February 18, 2013
Dakota State University
   
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Northern State WolfPact
   
Deadline: March 1, 2013
University of Sioux Falls
Deadline:  March 1, 2013
Mitchell Technical Institute

    Deadline: March 29, 2013
Southeast Technical Institute
   
Deadline: March 29, 2013
Lake Area Technical Institute

    Deadline:  April 1, 2013
Western Dakota Tech
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Scholarship Description Due Date Apply
October (10)      
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution and enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship. Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year. Oct 1 Scholarship Info 
Wendy’s Heisman Award   Oct 2 Scholarship Info
Horatio Alger Association The Horatio Alger South Dakota Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of South Dakota who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue a bachelor's degree. Oct 25 Scholarship Info 
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution and enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship. Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year. October 31 Scholarship Info 
Coca Cola Scholarship Must have 3.0 Cumm GPA Oct  31  Scholarship Info 
       
November (11) Top
Prudential Spirit of
             Community Awards
Honoring outstanding community service. Nov 6 Scholarship Info 

     FIRE’s Freedom in Academia Essay Contest

High school juniors and seniors for the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to participate in FIRE's essay contest. To enter, students must submit an essay between 800 and 1,000 words on the provided topic.

Nov 25  Scholarship Info 
CNF Exchange Scholarship Essay Nov. 30 Scholarship Info 
Pet Play Scholarship  To apply, HS juniors or senior students will submit an essay with 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed their lives or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare. Nov 30  Scholarship Info 
Prudential American
           Dream Scholarship
 
To apply, HS juniors or senior students must submit an essay based on one (1) of the three (3) essay questions about their personal experience with homeownership. Nov 30 Scholarship Info 
       
December (12)     Top
AXA Achievement Scholarship Focus on students' personal accomplishments Dec 1 Scholarship Info 

South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship

Applicants MUST attend, or plan to attend, an in-state post-secondary college, university or technical school in order to apply for a scholarship. Dec 1 Scholarship Info 
Stephen J. Brady Scholarship For students with volunteer work related to helping fight hunger Dec. 5 Scholarship Info
Elks Most Valuable Student
           Scholarship Program
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Dec 7  Scholarship Info 
Elks Vocational Grant Must be attending an accredited technical or vocational program. Dec 7 Application
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA Dec 15  Scholarship Info

 Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

  Dec 15  Scholarship Info 
Anne Ford and Allegra
               Ford Scholarships
The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarships offer financial assistance to two graduating seniors with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing post-secondary education Dec 31 Scholarship Info 
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveway

Dr Pepper is sponsoring a nationwide promotion for the 2012 college football season in which they will give away over $750,000 in tuition assistance.  The promotion is open to anyone 18 years of age or older as of June 1, 2012. Entrants submit a one-minute video explaining how they would make an impact in their life, their community, or the world if they won free tuition from Dr Pepper.

Dec 31  Scholarship Info 

 SBO Essay Scholarship Contest

Dec 31  Scholarship Info 
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors   Dec 31 Scholarship Info
SME Education Foundation
                Scholarships
 
Awarded to graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in Manufacturing and related fields at 2-year and 4-year  colleges. Dec  Scholarship Info 
       
January (1)     Top
 Modern Woodman Scholarship  High school seniors who are Modern Woodmen members can apply for one of 39 scholarships and 100 additional awards presented annually. Jan 1  Scholarship Info 
Masonic-Range Science
               Scholarship
 
Students majoring in range science or a closely related field. Jan 4  Scholarship Info
 
Burger King & Patrick Charnon
        Scholarship
  Jan 10  Scholarship Info
GE-Reagan Foundation For students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Jan 10 Scholarship Info 
Black Hills Angus Association Scholarship Must be actively involved with Angus cattle Jan 15 Scholarship Info
VCSU Kiwanis Scholarship Must be attending Valley City State University Jan 15 Scholarship Appl
MENSA Education and Research
        Foundation Scholarship/Essay
 
The Foundation's college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need. Jan 15 Scholarship Info 
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Planning a career in government service. Jan 15 Scholarship Info
Gates Millennium   
                   Scholarship
Students must be African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American Jan 16 Scholarship Info
Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship For HS Graduates of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Superior, WI.  Students must attend school in one of those states. Jan 18 - To Mrs. Knuppe Kiwanis Scholarship Appl
Davis-Bahcall Scholarship Program   Jan 20 Scholarship Info

AWM Essay Contest

Open to grades 6th-12th

Jan 31 Scholarship Info 
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution and enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship. Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year. Jan 31  Scholarship Info 
       
February (2)     Top

APS Minority Scholarship

  February 1

Scholarship Info

AXA Achievement Scholarship   Feb 1 Scholarship info
Dakota Corps Scholarship Min of 2.8 GPA, Some areas include K-12 education, sped, foreign language or math teacher, or a nurse Feb 1  Information
Dakota Energy Cooperative Scholarship Children of Dakota Energy users. Feb 1 Scholarship Info
Elks Legacy Scholarship Must be a child or grandchild of an Elks member. Feb 1  Scholarship Info 
ESA Scholarship ACT of at least 20, GPA at least 3.0 Feb 1  Scholarship Info 

National Peace Essay Contest

Open to grades 9th-12th

Feb 1

Scholarship Info 

Lynn Wagner Memorial
           Scholarship
Senior outstanding wrestler (class B) with ability and at least a C grade point average. Feb 1 Lynn Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Sample resume
Randy Herr/Ryan Yost Powerline Scholarship Students planning to enroll in the Powerline Construction & Maintenance program at Mitchell Tech Feb 1 Scholarship Info
South Dakota Engineering Society /Eastern Chapter Scholarship Must be attending SDSU or SDSMT Feb 1 Scholarship Info
Application
SportQuest Playing with Purpose Scholarship   Feb 1  Scholarship Info
Winfield Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production or closely related fields Feb 1 Scholarship Info
 South Dakota High School Coaches Association Scholarships There are 4 different scholarship available aimed at student athletes. Feb 10 Scholarship Info
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 services industry. Feb 13 Scholarship Info
Best Buy Scholarship Students who demonstrate academic achievements, volunteer efforts and work experience. Feb 15  Scholarship Info
FFA & Monsanto Scholarship FFA member pursing an ag related career; open to FFA members and some non-member scholarships also. Feb 15  Scholarship Info
 Foundation of Rural Services
        Schol
arship
At least a C average & have an interest to return to a rural community following graduation. Feb 15 Scholarship Info 
Marion T Woods Scholarship Office related field, must have complete four semesters of business related classes Feb 15  Scholarship Info
Ramia Boersma Memorial
        Scholarship 
Students pursuing a degree in education. Feb 15 Scholarship Info 
WACE Scholarship At least 3.5 cumulative and be attending one of the WACE Partners Listed Feb 15  Application 
Yankton College Scholarship For students who need financial assistance and are attending an accredited college or university. Feb 15 Application 
Basin Electric Scholarship One $1000 scholarship from Basin Electric, One $500 scholarship from Northern Electric Feb 18 Scholarship Info 
Financial Services Roundtable Scholarship Foundation - Financial Literacy Scholarship 3.0 GPA Feb 20 Scholarship Info
Annis I Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
     
Elementary education major; 3.0 GPA  Must attend BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD for some, not all. Feb 22  Scholarship Info
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship  Enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in SD or ND Feb 22 Scholarship Info

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Feb 28  Scholarship Info 
KFC Scholarship Min 2.75 GPA, based on need CLOSED FOR NOW  Scholarship info
Upper Midwest Chapter
             Scholarship
Pursuing 4 yr degree in journalism, broadcasting, or electronic media.    Scholarship Info
       
March (3)     Top

The Conclave Scholarship

 For students pursuing a degree in the radio and music industry.

March
(Various dates)
 Scholarship Info 
Agri-Business Scholarship Must be a customer, employee, or family member of an employee or member of the South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA).  Must major in Agriculture and attend school in South Dakota March 1 Scholarship Info
American Legion Auxiliary
            Scholarship



March 1  $400 Senior Member Scholarship                
$500 Scholarship for College or Tech
Thelma Foster Senior Scholarship
Thelma Foster Junior Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary
Children of Warriors National Presidents Scholarship.
50 hours of community service
1,000 word essay
March 1 Scholarship Form
ASA Scholarship Must have participated in SDASA for at least three years as a player, coach, ump, or official. March 1 ASA Scholarship Appl
On-line form
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Academic Scholarship For students in North and South Dakota March 1 Scholarship Info
Grand Lodge of South Dakota Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship   March 1 Scholarship Info
Scholarship Appl
Redfield Area Arts Council
    Scholarship

Essay on participation in the arts up to this point in their lives and how the arts have affected them.

March 1 Redfield Area Arts Council Scholarship
Visine Students With Vision Scholarship   March 1 Scholarship Info
Dacotah Bank Future Stars Scholarship Open to all graduating SD and ND high school seniors who plan to attend college or technical school and whose families currently have an account with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust, or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank. March 6
(postmark date)
Scholarship Info
Dacotah Bank/SD Bankers Scholarship Must be going to a South Dakota college or technical school and family has an account with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust, or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank. March 6
(postmark date)
Scholarship Info
Dakota Credit Union Scholarship Credit Union member for at least one year March 8 Scholarship Info

RMEL Foundation Scholarship

For students pursuing a certificate, associates degree or bachelor’s degree with intent of working in the electric energy industry March 8 Scholarship Info
South Dakota Sherrif’s Association Scholarship   March 8 Scholarship Info

Student of Integrity Award Scholarship

Award is not based on ethnicity, need or GPA, but is awarded to students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community.

March 8 Scholarship Info
AIST Midwest Chapter
         Scholarship 
  March 15
American Cancer Society
              Youth Scholarship
Must have been diagnosed with cancer before age 21 March 15 Scholarship Info
Cogley-Buffington Certifies Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund Scholarship GPA of 3.5 or higher March 15 Scholarship Info
Fred & Marie Christopherson
        Scholarship
3.9 GPA; 28 ACT; attending a SD School March 15  Scholarship Info
Joe Foss "An American Hero"
           Scholarship
3.5 GPA, 21 ACT, American patriot March 15 Scholarship Info
Kimberly Ross Means-Native
     American Council of
     Tribes Scholarship
 
Must be part of an American Indian Tribe March 15 Scholarship Info
KOHLS Cares Scholarship Program Recognizes and rewards young volunteers, ages 6-18, who help make their communities a better place to live.  Must be nominated by an adult. March 15 Scholarship Info
Osman Family Native American
          Scholarship
member of SD tribe, 2.5 GPA March 15 Scholarship Info
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey 
         Memorial Scholarship
For native Americans March 15 Scholarship Info
Riverview Scholarship Senior from Clark, Doland or Redfield and attending a four year college  Scholarship Criteria March 15  Riverview Scholarship Appl
Venture Communications
         Scholarship
Must be a Venture Communications subscriber and at least a B average March 15 Venture Communications Scholarship
Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Sponsored by the Zonta Club of Aberdeen.  Female students who are active in volunteerism, have experience in local or student government, and have volunteer leadership achievements. March 15 Scholarship Info
University of Min Farmhouse
         Scholarship
Males that are attending University of Minnesota March 16 Scholarship Info
Resource Conservation Speech Contest Open to all SD high school students in grades 9th-12th March 23 Scholarship Info
Avera St. Luke's Auxiliary Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Attending school in SD, Plan to pursue a health related field March 26 Scholarship Info
Gilbraitti Scholarship Must be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2013 March 30  Scholarship Info 
Hand County Conservation District Resident of Hand County, Study Ag-related career March 31 Application
IHelp Scholarship Chosen randomly March 31 Application form
Janice M Scott Scholarship Requirements - pdf   at least a 3.0 GPA March 31 Application form
Karst Scholarship Pursuing an agricultural degree March 31 Karst Scholarship Application
SDSU Chemistry & Biochemistry major in chemistry or bio chemistry at SDSU March 31 Application form
SD Opportunity Scholarship ACT score of 24 or higher and attending a SD school & a regent scholar   SD Opportunity Scholarship
       
April (4)     Top
Ashley & Amanda Loban Scholarship Applicants must be nominated by an adult in a supervisory position at school, work, church or extracurricular activity.  Letters of nomination are to be no more than 500 words and must be submitted 
along with the Nominee Information Form attached.  The application process, requirements and forms can be found online at www.aaloban.com
April 1 Nomination Form
David Profilet Scholarship 3.0 GPA, show financial need; attending Augustana April 1 Scholarship Info
Fraternal Order of Police
            Scholarship
Must be attending a post-secondary school April 1 Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship
Garfield Refining- The Garfield Scholarship Essay 500-1000 words. Must be pursuing a degree in finance or business. April 1 Scholarship Info
Joe and Norma Rahm Schoalrship   Senior at Doland or Redfield HS and plan to attend a SD university, college, vo-tech or college. A GPA of at least 3.0 and be involved. April 1 Scholarship Info
Jordan Severson Scholarship Participated in HS football and passionate about the game, good leadership ability and family oriented. April 1 Jordan Severson Scholarship App
 Mid-Dakota Scholarship Program  April 1 Scholarship Info
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grant  Students pursuing a degree in Education. April 1  Scholarship Info 
Plains Commerce Bank Applicant or parent must be customer of Plains Commerce Bank April 1 Scholarship Info
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest Open to ALL seniors April 1 Scholarship Info
Redfield Nurses Training
          Scholarship
Plan on attaining a registered nursing degree April 1 Redfield Nurses Training Scholarship
SDATAT Scholarship Must attend school in South Dakota April 1 Scholarship Info
Steven Wright Memorial Scholarship For a Redfield High School graduate involved in school and community activities April 1 Scholarship Info
Web Water Scholarship Based on leadership skills and public involvement April 1 Scholarship Info
American Fire Sprinkler
    Association (AFSA) Scholarship
  April 3 Scholarship Info
Great Lakes National Scholarship Seniors who plan to enroll in full-time Science, Engineering, Technology or Math program.  2.75 GPA April 5 Scholarship Info
James Valley Telecommunications Parent/ Legal Guardian must be members of James Valley Telecommunications April 5 Application
Curtis Marvin Hohn Scholarship   April 6 Scholarship info
Alfred and Julia Bucher
          Scholarship
Must be a resident of Hyde or Hand County and attending a SD University or Catholic seminary April 10 Scholarship Info
RHS Local Scholarship Senior from Redfield High School April 10 RHS Scholarship Application
Full Circle Ag - Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Have a family actively engaged in farming or a member/patron of Full Circle Ag.  Have an ACT Composite score of 18 or higher.  Plan to pursue a career in agriculture. April 12 Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship Appl
Recommendation Form
South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Student must plan to pursue a retail-related course of study in a vocational/technical school, college or university April 12 Scholarship Info
Welke Scholarship   April 14 Welke Scholarship Application 
Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow
            Scholarship
Parents must be a member of Farmers Union Insurance and attending an institution in South Dakota April 15  Scholarship Appl
Information - Brochure
Masonic Lodge Scholarship Seniors who have Masonic affiliation April 15 Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Redfield Kiwanis Scholarship For students from RHS who excel in community service April 15 Scholarship Info
Scottish Rite Book Grant Application Any student may apply for book grant if attending a post-secondary school April 15 Book Grant Application
SDACTE Scholarship Technical school or one of the following fields at a university:  Health, business, trade and industry, marketing, or family consumer science April 15 Scholarship Info
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award Have a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work over the past 2 years and 3.5 GPA April 15 Scholarship Info
Heartland State Bank
            Scholarship
Student must be attending a SD School April 16 Scholarship Info
Bank of the West Scholarship Must be attending a SD institution April 17 Scholarship Info
Redfield High School SADD Scholarship Member of SADD Chapter April 19 Scholarship Information
SADD National College Scholarship Must be a member of a Registered SADD Chapter April 19 Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship Application
Slice of Your Life Scholarship   April 19 Scholarship Info
Body LogicMD Health and Wellness Scholarship   April 20 Scholarship Info 
Hark Digital Media Scholarship   April 20 Scholarship Info
RevZilla Motorcycle Safety Scholarship April 20

Scholarship info

SD Society for Technology
       Education
GPA of 2.5; majoring in information technology April 22 Scholarship Info
Scholarship App
Student View Scholarship Open to ALL seniors April 22 Scholarship Info
The AYN Rand Institute: 
         Fountainhead Essay Contest
 
Open to Juniors and Seniors April 26 Scholarship Info
Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship Open to students who are 18 years or older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution and enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship. Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year. April 30 Scholarship Info 
       
May (5)     Top
A Weber Email Marketing
             Scholarship
500 word essay contest May 1  Scholarship Info
Corcentric Accounting Software Scholarship 500 word essay May 1 Scholarship Info
Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Scholarship   May 1 Scholarship Info 
Scholarship by Design Award   May 1 Scholarship Info
Associated General Contractors of South Dakota Scholarship Applicants must have desire to pursue a construction related degree at a college/university or technical school and be sponsored by an AGC member. May 3 Scholarship Info
Dish Systems $1000 Scholarship   May 3

Scholarship Info 

B. Davis Scholarship Open to juniors and seniors May 27 Scholarship Info 
Head Start Application Former student of head start May 30 Scholarship Info
Alpha Beta University of Minnesota Scholarship Must be attending the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities May 31 Scholarship Info
Scholarship App
Horton Machine Tool Tech. Scholarship program related to machine tooling May 31 Scholarship App.
Letters of Recommendation
Caretenders Scholarship Program   May 31 Scholarship Info
LM Scholarship Program 3.0 GPA May 31 Scholarship Info
US Bank Internet Scholarship Forty $1000 scholarships May 31 Scholarship Info
MN-SD Equipment Dealers Assoc-
    Ken Austin Memorial Scholarship
  May Scholarship Info
       
June (6)     Top
Affiliate Summitt Scholarship   June 1

Scholarship Info

Eye Health Scholarship from Buy More Contacts 1000 word essay June 1 Scholarship Info
Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship Minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work in your community over the past 12 months.  2.5 GPA June 1 Scholarship Info
Click Inks Printer Ink Scholarship Contest 1000 word essay on topic as importance of art in education or in society, or improving urban community with art June 3 Scholarship Info
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program Open to juniors an seniors June 14 Scholarship Info
Brad's Deals Shop Smart Scholarship 500 word essay June 16 Scholarship Info
BigSun Scholarship Open to student athletes of any sport June 21 Scholarship Info
Video Surveillance
Community Safety Scholarship
  June 25

Scholarship Info

Lift Parts Express Scholarship   June 30 Scholarship Info
South Dakota Golf Association   June 30 Scholarship info
Tribal Scholarship Seniors and Juniors on the reservation   Tribal Scholarships
       
July (7)     Top
       
No date specified: (ND)      
ALERT Scholarship 650-800 word essay   Scholarship Info
Autodesk Student Competitions     Scholarship Info