If a scholarship application does not specify a mailing address for submission, please email completed applications to education@northern.edu. If you have questions, please contact Raelynn Zens at 605-626-2415, raelynn.zens@northern.edu or Gerber 115. For more scholarship opportunities, visit Outside Scholarships.
Millicent Atkins Elementary Education Scholarship (Updated format for new, incoming fall 2022 students!)
Must be a full-time (12 credits or more) student majoring in elementary education (not currently available for incoming transfer or reentry students). Recipients must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year. The scholarship is canceled if a student transfers to another institution or changes majors. Eligible students will also be awarded a WolfPACT Scholarship, in addition to Millicent Atkins funds.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming freshmen with high school GPA 3.75+ and ACT 28+ | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| Incoming freshmen with high school GPA 3.30+ and ACT 20+ | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Incoming freshmen with high school GPA <=3.29 and ACT <=19 or no ACT | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2,000 |
S.D. Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship
Deadline: Applications will be available in December 2021 for the 2022-23 application cycle.
Summary: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in a critical needs field (see application), be a U.S. citizen with a 2.8 GPA and agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and teach in that field for five years. Requires application, essay, transcript (college and high school) and ACT score. Award amounts vary.
Glenna Schauer Fouberg Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a junior or senior majoring in secondary education with an interest in working with at-risk youth. Minimum GPA 2.5. One $1,200 scholarship.
Orley & Bernice Gederos Educational Leadership Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a student majoring in teacher education or business with a minimum B+ GPA. Must have financial need and write an essay on “How will you be involved in your community as a leader of tomorrow?” A copy of the recipient's essay will be sent to the scholarship donor. One $800 scholarship.
Doreen Thomas Kayl Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a South Dakota female nontraditional student majoring in elementary education. Primary consideration given to a graduate of Deuel, Hand or Spink counties with secondary consideration given to a S.D. resident. Minimum GPA 3.0. One $150 scholarship.
Patricia Venoy (Schumacher) Kurle Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Priority is given to juniors majoring in elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement. Minimum GPA 3.0. One $1,350 scholarship.
Jason Lillebo Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicants must be men majoring in elementary education. Minimum GPA 3.5. One $500 scholarship.
Aberdeen Area Retired Teachers Association Annual Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be an elementary or secondary education major who has been admitted to the teacher education program and completed a minimum of 80 semester hours of coursework. One $225 scholarship.
Dr. Wanda Coffield Hisel Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Priority is given to students who attended high school in South Dakota. The award will be for teacher education only, and is not to replace a pre-existing academic award. Two $250 scholarships.
Bob Lehr Memorial Scholarship (Education)
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a graduate student born and raised in South Dakota who is seeking a master’s degree in educational administration. Minimum GPA 3.0. One $200 scholarship.
Janice Jirouch Counselor Education
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be pursuing a master's degree in counselor education. One $700 scholarship.
Clara Leap Graham Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a student seeking a master’s degree in guidance and counseling with a minimum GPA 3.0 in undergraduate program and/or the first year of master’s program. One $2,000 scholarship.
Colleen Yunker Elementary Education Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Must be a second year elementary education major. Minimum GPA 3.0. Five $2,850 scholarships.
Durheim Special Education Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant will have a declared special education major with preference given to applicants from the Ellendale, N.D., or Frederick, S.D., areas. One $950 scholarship.
Pettigrew Annual Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be a junior or senior with a major in elementary or secondary education with an interest in working with students with disabilities; or a math or music major with an interest in teaching secondary or K-12 education. One $950 scholarship.
Daniel Wold Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced
Summary: Applicant must be attending Northern, with preference given to students from Watford City, Ellendale or Carrington, N.D., or from Roncalli High School, Aberdeen, S.D.; preference also given to students majoring in school counseling, secondary education, elementary education or special education. Requires online application, essay, high school transcript with GPA and ACT score and a recommendation letter. One $1,000 scholarship.
