•  

    **Scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year are updated THROUGH October! Check back often. See Mrs. Stadel with any questions.

    NO DEADLINES
    Alert Magazine Scholarship
    Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA who are planning to enroll in college after graduation
     
     Tuition Funding Sources Company posts new scholarship daily on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Easy to find, follow and share.

              		  
    @TFSscholarships
    on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
     SEPTEMBER DEADLINES
    OppU Achievers Scholarship

    Student must hold a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, respond to an essay prompt question

    		  Sept 30  Scholarship App Link
     
    OCTOBER  DEADLINES
    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
    Oct 6
    Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Scholarships 
    		 Open to all students 9-12 in the public, parochial, private, and home schools within the jurisdiction of the sponsoring state, society, or district 
    Oct 17
    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
    Oct 25
    		 Scholarship App 2019-2020
    Coca Cola Scholarship
    3.0 or higher GPA
    Oct 31
    VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
    Open to students in grades 9th-12th
    Oct 31
    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 or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship.  Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year.
    Oct 31
     
    NOVEMBER  DEADLINES
    Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
    Open to students in grades 5th-12th; honoring outstanding community service
    Nov 6
    Maryknoll Scholarships
    Students in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12 qualify. Entries must be written in English, only one entry per student
    Nov 16
     Hagan Scholarship Foundation       For high achieving students who will require financial assistance to attend college     Nov 15  Scholarship Site
    Anne Ford & Alegra Ford Scholarship  For students with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing post-secondary education Nov 12  Schoarship Site
    Stokes Educational Scholarship Program 3.0 or higher GPA; 25 or higher ACT; planning to major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering Nov 15 Scholarship Site
     
    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. Nov 15 Scholarship Link
    Hagan Scholarship High school senior, 3.5 GPA, 23 or higher ACT Composite score, must enroll at eligible 4-year school for fall semester after HS graduation, must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to start of each academic year of college, must complete FAFSA. Nov 15 Scholarship Link
    Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
    Must have completed 50 hours or more of volunteer work within the past 2 years; maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA over the past 2 years
    Nov 29
     Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship  Must have 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA, ACT score of 26 or higher, and demonstrate financial need  Nov 30  Scholarship Site
    Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need Nov 15  Scholarship Site
    Sixt Scholars

    Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Graduating high school senior in the United States, academic year 2018-2019

    		 Nov 30 Scholarship Site
    National Space Club Scholarship 

    Must be a U.S. citizen, open to seniors in high school through graduate students 

    Must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.

    		 Nov 30 Scholarship Site
     
    DECEMBER  DEADLINES
     University of South Dakota Freshman Scholarships  Must apply for and been accepted to USD prior to applying for scholarship.  Dec 1  Scholarship Site
    AXA Achievement Scholarship Focus is on student’s personal accomplishments Dec 14 Scholarship Link
    Burger King Scholars
    2.5 or higher GPA and plan to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college, university or technical school
    Dec 15
    Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program
    Must attend a 4 year college/university; 3.0 or higher GPA; participate in high school athletics
    Dec 14
    South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
    Intended for those students who wish to have a career in the PHC industry
    Dec 31
    FIRE’s Freedom in Academia Essay Contest
    Open to high school juniors and seniors
     
    Dec 31
    OppU Achievers Scholarship

    Student must hold a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, respond to an essay prompt question

    		  Dec 31  Scholarship App Link
     
    JANUARY  DEADLINES
     GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  For students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship, 3.0 or higher GPA, plan to attend a 4 year school, demonstrates financial need.  Jan 5  Scholarship Site
    SD JCI Senate Scholarship
    Open to ALL high school seniors
    Jan 11
    Gates Millennium Scholarship
    Open to African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American students; 3.3 or higher GPA; shows leadership qualities and is eligible for the Pell Grant
    Jan 13
    MENSA Education and Research Foundation Scholarship/Essay
    Scholarships based solely on written essays
    Jan 15
    SDAEP Scholarship
    2.0 or higher GPA; attend South Dakota college/technical school
    Jan 15
    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 intending to attend post-secondary institutions in South Dakota
     
    Jan 15
     South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Freshman Scholarships Must apply for admission AND been accepted no later than February 1st  Jan 15  Scholarship Site
      Black Hills State University Freshman Scholarships Must have applied for admission and been accepted prior to applying for scholarship.     Jan 15   Scholarship Site
    South Dakota State University Freshman Scholarships
    Must apply for admission prior to filling out scholarship application
    Jan 15
    Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
    Planning a career in government service
    Jan 15
    South Dakota Engineering Society/Eastern Chapter Scholarship
    Must attend SDSU or SDSMT and major in Engineering
    Jan 16
     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.
    From the RHS applicants, Miss Becker and Mrs. Stadel will choose 3 seniors to represent Redfield High School in the scholarship competition. *Make sure you complete both pages of application!
    		 Jan 25 (NO later than 8:20 AM)– To Mrs. Stadel

    Page 1 of Scholarship

    Page 2 of Scholarship
     Nurse.Org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be accepted to or enrolled in a nursing or medical related program Jan 28  Scholarship Site
    AWM Essay Contest
    Open to students in grades 6th-12th
    Jan 31
    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 or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship.  Scholarship is available 4 times throughout the year.
    Jan 31
     
    FEBRUARY  DEADLINES
    FFA Scholarships
    Open to FFA members and non-members
    Feb 1
    		 Scholarship Site
    Dakota Corps Scholarship
    Hold a GPA of 2.8 or greater
    Have a composite ACT of 27 or greater
    Agree, in writing, to stay in SD and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received, plus one year.
     
    Critical Need Occupations -
    Teacher - HS Math / Science 
    Teacher - K-12 Foreign Language or Special Education
    Teacher - CTE
    Accountant/Auditor
    Engineer (includes all fields except mining)
    Information Technology (computer science, information assurance, information security)
    Registered Nurse
    		 Feb 1 Scholarship Site
    Elks Legacy Scholarship
    Must be a child or grandchild of an Elks member
    Feb 1 
    		 Scholarship Site
    Dakota Energy Cooperative Scholarship
    Four $500 scholarships will be awarded to children of Dakota Energy users who will attend a technical school or university in South Dakota.
    Feb 3
    Dakota Energy Lineman Scholarship
    Students planning to enroll in the Powerline Construction & Maintenance program at Mitchell Tech
    Feb 3
    		 Scholarship Site
      RMEL Foundation Scholarship  For students pursuing a certificate, associates degree or bachelor’s degree with intent of working in the electric energy industry   Feb 9    Scholarship Site 
     Winfield Careers in Agriculture Scholarship  Students pursuing two or four year degrees in agronomy, crop production or closely related field  Feb 10 Scholarship Site 
    South Dakota High School Coaches Association Scholarships
    There are 4 scholarship opportunities aimed at senior student athletes from South Dakota
    Feb 10
    		 Scholarship Link
    DAR National Scholarship  Open to all students, do not need DAR nomination or sponsorship Feb 15 Scholarship Site
    WACE Scholarship
    3.5 or higher GPA and must attend one of the WACE Partner Colleges listed
    Feb 15
    Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship
    South Dakota students pursuing a degree in education; must be son or daughter of an active or retire SDEA/NEA member
    Feb 15
    		 Scholarship Site
    Marion T Woods Scholarship
    Office related field, must have completed four semesters of business related classes
     
    Feb 15
     Foundation of Rural Service Scholarship
    At least a C average, been accepted to a 2-year or 4 year institution and have an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
    VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS IN HIGHMORE, SD, WILL FILL OUT THE NTCA MEMBER SPONSOR CERTIFICATION PART OF THE APPLICATION
    		  Feb 15  Scholarship Site

    Northern Electric Cooperative Scholarship    

    		  Must be a dependent of a member-cooperative employee or member-cooperative customer.  Must attend a two year- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Feb 15 Scholarship Site
    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
    Feb 20
    Blue and Gold Scholarship
    South Dakota FFA who plan to major in agriculture at a South Dakota university or technical institute. Applicants must be high school seniors at the time they make application
    Feb 22
    Ag Ed Scholarship
    Eligible for seniors who are current FFA members. The FFA member must be planning to attend South Dakota State University to major in Agricultural Education in the fall semester of the current year. One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded
    Feb 22
    Annis I Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
    Must major in elementary education; 3.0 or higher GPA; must attend BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD
    Feb 26
    Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship
    Enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American tribe whose reservation is located in SD or ND
    Feb 26
     
    MARCH  DEADLINES
    Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship
    South Dakota high school seniors seeking funds to attend post-secondary education at a South Dakota college, university, or technical school.  Open to Farmers Union Insurance Policyholders, South Dakota Farmers Union Members, Friends of the SDFU Foundation (defined as a contribution of $25 or more during the past year), or a Participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) sanctioned activity.
    March 1
    Basin Electric Scholarship
    One $1,000 scholarship from Basin Electric and one $500 scholarship from Northern Electric
     
    		 March 1     Scholarship Site
    Dakota State University Scholarships
    Must apply for admission prior to filling out scholarship application
    March 1
    Mitchell Technical Institute Scholarships
    Must apply for admission prior to filling out scholarship application
     
    March 1
    Northern State University Scholarships
    Must apply for admission AND been accepted by March 1st
    March 1
    Steven Wright Memorial Scholarship
    For a Redfield High School senior involved in school and community activities
    March 1
    University of Sioux Falls Freshman Merit Scholarships Priority Deadline
    Scholarship considered based off admission packet
    March 1
    Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union Educational Scholarship
    Must be a current member of Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union
    March 1
    Dacotah Bank Scholarship
    SD and ND high school seniors whose families currently have an account with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust, or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank
     
    March 1
    		 Scholarship App
    Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship
    Current high school senior planning to continue education
    March 1
    NSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship
    SD Resident; graduate from SD high school, have a 3.0 or greater GPA.
    March 1
    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
    Avera St. Luke's Auxiliary Scholarship Seniors planning to enter an area of study in the healthcare field. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and attend post-secondary school in South Dakota. March 7 Scholarship Link
    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 7 Scholarship App
     BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarships  Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to SD students.  Award will go 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 Site
    South Dakota Sheriff’s Association Scholarship  Student majoring or minoring in Criminal Justice and seeking a career in Law Enforcement March 8 Scholarship App 

    Community Memorial Hospital Auxillary Scholarship 

    		 High school senior, attending post-secondary school for a healthcare-related major. ONE $250 Scholarship given to a student in Spink County. Essay MUST be typed. March 15

    Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Scholarship

    		 High school senior, plan to attend an in-state post-secondary school in order to apply for the scholarship. Applicant does not need to be top of their class, but the committee is searching for students who are hardworking and motivated to succeed. March 15

    Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarhip Program

    		 High school senior planning to enter college no later than fall following graduation. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at one of the following schools: Black Hills State, Dakota State, School of Mines, SDSU, USD, U of M -- Twin Cities, Augustana University, University of Sioux Falls. Demonstrate a financial need ($55,000 or less). Maintain a 2.5 GPA.  March 15
     Augustana University Hatterscheidt Scholarship  Must have 3.0 or higher GPA and should demonstrate financial need.    March 15 Scholarship Site
    Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship
    SD high school graduate; 3.2 or higher GPA
    March 15
    		 Scholarship App
     Lake Area Technical Institute Scholarships  Must apply for admission prior to filling out scholarship application March 15  Scholarship Site
    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 16 Scholarship Website
    Resource Conservation Speech Contest    Open to students 9th-12th grade - Topic "Soil Health: What Will You Leave?" March 30  Scholarship Site
    iHelp Scholarship Must be a high school senior who will be attending a college, university, or technical school for the 19-20 school year. **Scholarship is a random draw. March 31 Scholarship Link
    Build Dakota Scholarship FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP!!  Students must enroll in a high-need workforce program at one of South Dakota's 4 Technical School; demonstrate financial need; demonstrated interest in one of the high need fields; must commit to work in South Dakota for 3 years after graduation in the high need career field March 31 Scholarship Website
    Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship
    SD high school senior graduation from a high school in Spink County; plan to attend a university, college or technical school; must be active in the school and community
    March 31
    IHelp Scholarship
    5 South Dakota seniors will be chosen randomly from applicants
    March 31
    		 Scholarship Site
    Karst Scholarship

    The recipient will be a current high school senior, needs to graduate within the upper 50% of the class, and must attend a South Dakota post-secondary school and pursue an Agricultural/Conservation related field.
    March 31
    OppU Achievers Scholarship Student must hold a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, respond to an essay prompt question March 31 Scholarship App Link
     
     
     
    APRIL DEADLINES
    WEB Water Scholarship Must be a graduating senior who reside within the WEB Water service area and are enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited institution of higher learning, including a vocational/technical school, two-year or four-year college, or university in the fall of the year the scholarship is given. April 1 Scholarship Site
    First District Development Company Scholarship Must be a high school senior, attend a South Dakota school and major in business/finance, hold at least a 3.5 GPA. April 1 Scholarship Form
    Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship Eligible to graduating seniors, who plan to attend a South Dakota college, university, or technical school.  April 1  Scholarship App
     American Legion Legacy Scholarship  Child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the Us Armed Services for active duty personnel of the US military and National Guard and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 April 1  Scholarship Site
    Joe and Norma Rahm Scholarship Be graduating seniors of Doland or Redfield high schools.
    Plan to attend a South Dakota accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Be involved in school and community activities. Be highly motivated self-starters.

    * Preference is given to students seeking a degree in agriculture or conservation, but it isn’t a requirement for application or selection.    		 April 1 Scholarship Site
    Black Hills Home Builders Association Scholarship Program
    Preference given to a child or grandchild of an owner or employee of an association member or a child or grandchild of a BHHBA staff member; Preference given to applicants with goals of employment in the home building industry
    April 12
    Huron Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau Agriculutre Committee Scholarship   Must plan to attend a SD college/technical school    April 1 Scholarship Site
    Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund Seniors pursuing a nursing degree at a South or North Dakota college or university. April 1 Scholarship Application
    Mid-Dakota Scholarship Program
    Must be a child of a member of Mid-Dakota Rural Water System or a resident in one of Mid-Dakota’s participating communities.  Must attend school in South Dakota and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher
    April 1
     
    Scholarship Site
     
    Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grant
    Students pursuing a degree in Education
    April 2
    Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest
    Open to ALL seniors
    April 1
    Redfield Nurses Training Scholarship
    Plan on attaining a registered nursing degree
    April 1
    SDACTE Scholarship
    SD high school senior attending any SD technical school OR applying or been accepted into one of the following fields at any SD university: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, or Family Consumer Science Education
    April 1
     
    SDATAT Scholarship
    Must attend school in South Dakota
    April 1
     
     South Dakota Cattlemans Foundation Scholarship  Must enroll at a post secondary institution in South Dakota; must demonstrate interest in future involvement in the beef industry and interest in taking on leadership roles in Ag based organizations; must demonstrate volunteerism.  April 1  Scholarship Site
    Web Water Scholarship   Five $500 scholarships awarded to high school seniors who reside in Web Water service area.  Looking at students who have shown leadership skills, an interest in your community and willingness to help others. April 2  Scholarship Site
    Redfield Lions Scholarship Open to Redfield High School seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education.  Should have good community service. April 5 - To Mrs. Stadel Scholarship App 2019
    RHS Local Scholarship Seniors from Redfield High School April 5 - To Mrs. Stadel  Scholarship App
    RHS CTE Scholarship

    Is enrolled as a full-time post-secondary student during the 2019-2020 school year in a program at any technical institute or university.

    Is active in Career and Technical Student Organizations.(CTSO)

    Is a graduate from high school in the year 2019.

    Has achieved at least a GPA of 3.0.

    		 April 5 - To Mrs. Stadel 2019 Scholarship App
     Deanna Mauck E-Learing Scholarship  Student must plan to attend Northern State Univesity and have taken one or more NSU E-Learining classes and earned a "B" or higher April 26
     
    Redfield Kiwanis Scholarship   Redfield High School seniors who excel in community service April 15    2019 Application
     Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Relations Scholarship Student must plan to major in an Ag related field at a University or Technical School April 30 Scholarship Site
    South Dakota Grand Commandry Knights Templar Scholarship Student must plan to attend a technical school in South Dakota following graduation. April 15 Scholarship App
    Norm & Margo Meriweather Vet Scholarship  Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student who has been admitted to or is currently attending a School of Vet Medicine and lives in a designated area previously served by Meriweather Vet Supply.  April 15  Scholarship App
    Heartland State Bank Scholarship   Student must attend college in South Dakota  April 15 Scholarship App
    Masonic Lodge Scholarship
    Seniors who have Masonic affiliation
    April 15
    Redfield High School SADD Scholarship
    Must be a member of the RHS SADD chapter
    April 15
     Dakota Relays Gold Medal Scholarship  SD 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 17 Scholarship Site
     Stanley Moore FUI Foundation Regional Scholarship  Several $1500 scholarships are awarded each year to Farmers Union members in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota.  April 1  Scholarship Site
     Bank of the West Scholarship  Must plan to attend SD college/technical school    April 24 Scholarship App
     Mary Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship  For a Redfield High School senior who plans to seek a degree in the field, or realted to, music  April 27  Scholarship Info
    Evie Kahnke Memorial Scholarship The scholarship is open to South Dakota students who were active in extra curricular activities through all of his/her high school years and plan to pursue a career in the ag industry. April 28 Scholarship App
    Beauty School Directory $2500 Cosmetology Scholarship
    Open to students who are 18 years and older at time of application.  Must be attending a qualifying institution or enrolling within a year of receiving the scholarship.
    April 30
    MAY  DEADLINES
    B. Davis Scholarship
    Open to juniors and seniors
    May 22
    LM Scholarship Program
    3.0 or higher GPA
    May 31
     
    JUNE DEADLINES
     South Dakota Golf Association Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship  Student has lived in South Dakota for the past two years, planning to attend a 4 year college or university, and must provide history of golf participation and accomplishments.  June 30 Scholarship Site
    OppU Achievers Scholarship Student must hold a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, respond to an essay prompt question June 30 Scholarship App Link
    The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship

    Available to high school seniors who have been accepted and/or enrolled into an accredited college or university. Must be pursuing a health care-related career. Applicants must also submit an essay, no longer than 500 words.

    		  June 30  Scholarship Application

    JULY DEADLINES

    		      

     

    		      
    August Deadlines       
    2018 Straight North STEM Scholarship  As an industry leader, Straight North supports students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Through the Straight North STEM Scholarship, we award the winning student $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, we award $250 book scholarships to the two runners-up. August 1st, 2018 Scholarship Site