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Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be a junior with a 3.5 GPA, attending a South Dakota public institution at the time funding is received. Requires application and essay. One $1,500 scholarship.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2023
Summary: Scholarships for military families that provides awards of $5000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during time of application to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid.
Gilman Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2023
Summary: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program assists students with financial need to study or intern abroad. Applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during time of application and during term of study while abroad. Applicants must be a citizen or national of the US and be an undergraduate in good standing.
Cortrust Bank Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Summary: The South Dakota Bankers Foundation is awarding $2000 scholarships on behalf of Cortrust Bank. Applicants must be a South Dakota college Junior/Senior or 2nd year technical students with an expressed interest in banking/financial services.
Striving Solo Parent Scholarship
Deadline: March 21, 2023
Summary: $1,000 scholarship offered to a single parent who is pursuing a college degree. Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college in the US for the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 semester, must be a permanent resident or citizen of the US, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in most recently completed semester. Requires essay of no more than 1500 words.
Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream for Graduate School Students
Deadline: March 27, 2023
Summary: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate students at an accredited post-secondary institution for the 2023-2024 academic year. Two-minute max video required, answering the statement "How will you leverage your degree and career to help advance social justice in your community?"
Barnard Alumni Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be a descendent of Barnard High School graduate and attending NSU full time. Requires application. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
Edwards Christian Service Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must have accepted Jesus Christ as his/her savior, be active in church and/or youth activities; must be active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Newman Club or any other NSU campus Christian organization and must have at least of 3.0 GPA. Requires application, essay and reference. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
International Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be a current full-time International F-1 student at NSU in their sophomore, junior or senior year. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to fostering understanding or and advocating equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals as substantiate by efforts at NSU and in the community. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
Military Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be either an active duty reservist(s) or veteran(s) of the United States Military, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. Requires application. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
Native American Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be a Native American Student attending Northern. Requires application. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be a non-traditional student attending Northern. Requires application. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary
NSU Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must either be a full-time NSU employee enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits or a member of the immediate family (spouse & children) of an NSU employee enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits, admitted to a degree seeking program with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, completed at least 30 credits at time of application and exhibit financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Multiple scholarships awarded; scholarship award(s) vary.
SD Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Two $1,000 scholarships area available to students who are enrolled in an agriculture or natural science conservation related field. Applicants must be willing to do 16 hours of shadowing, be an undergrad enrolled in a SD educational institution, have completed at least 1 full year in an accredited institution, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8, been involved in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and show financial need.
SD SWCS Scholarship Guidelines
SD SWCS Scholarship Application
South Dakota Banker's Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Available to South Dakota college Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, or Grad students or second year SD Tech students. Must be pursuing areas such as finance, business, IT, HR, Marketing, etc. Application requires essay questions, resume, and application.
William A. Raetzman/Stroschein Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Summary: Applicant must have a rural background and presently living in Brown County. First priority to incoming freshman with a 2.0 high school GPA or higher; second consideration to sophomores who have proven themselves. Requires application. Up to $1000 available.
SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Summary: High school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students who makes sustainable everyday choices.
Application: Visit SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
Witzelben Scholarship
Deadline: April 1 each year
Summary: Applicant must be a high school graduate residing on the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota and North Dakota. The applicant will need to reflect personal integrity, individual character, and demonstrate an interest in humanitarian issues. Requires a brief essay, a copy of their high school transcript, and two reference letters. One must be from a teacher. One $1,000 scholarship.
Black Hills Home Builders Association Scholarship
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Summary: Two $1000 scholarships for students from the Black Hills area high schools and colleges, with preference given to family members or employees affiliated with the Black Hills Home Builders Association.
The Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship
Deadline: Applications are accepted January through April each year
Summary: Qualified applicants must be pursuing an education related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health and attending a post-secondary educational institution in North or South Dakota.
Gerash Steiner Blanton P.C. 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2023
Summary: Applicants must be in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Must be a legal resident of the U.S. Requires one 500-word essay about why you think something that is currently legal should be illegal. One $1,000 scholarship.
Application: Visit Gerash, Steiner, Blanton P.C. 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship
Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2023
Summary: Applicant must be in an undergraduate or graduate program (men and women living with heart disease) with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Requires one 500- to 1,000-word essay. One $1,000 scholarship
Application: Visit Berger and Green Attorneys at Law Heart Disease Scholarship
FCHP Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2023
Summary: Entrepreneurship and small businesses are an important part of our economy, and First Coast Home Pros scholarship for young entrepreneurs intends to fuel the creativity and support the education of students intending to be business owners one day. Applicants are to write a pitch of the business they are developing, how you market yourself, and your successes and struggles. Applicants must be in good academic standing, enrolled in a higher education institution, and submit a transcript.
Demetrios Agathangelides Memorial Agricultural Sciences Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Summary: One $5,000 scholarship to a college student involved in agriculture sciences, available to high school graduates enrolled in a higher education institute, undergraduates, graduate students, and students enrolled in trade school. Applicant is required to complete 500-1,000 word essay of their chosen topic related to Plant Sciences (no more than 1,500 words).
The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Summary: $2,500 scholarship to students enrolled or accepted to a university/college for the 2023 school year. Must be in good academic standing, possess a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. Must submit application, transcript, and a 1,200+ word essay on the following prompt: "Tell us about a time when you stepped up as a leader and overcame challenges either through your school, social, or family life. What did you learn from this experience?".
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Summary: For undergraduate students wishing to go to law school in the future and current graduate/law students. Must be actively enrolled in the U.S. undergraduate, graduate, or law school program.
Application: Visit Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers Scholarship
Pheabs Financial Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: August 7, 2023
Summary: Applicants must write a 500-800 essay titled “Why Society Should Become Increasingly Aware of their Financial Decisions.”
Requires average GPA of at least 2.5, be a current or future college student.
Application: Visit Pheabs Finance Scholarship Award
Walter Morales Grant
Deadline: August 15, 2023
Summary: For students who have a passion for urban education and want to improve upon the urban education system. Applicant must be enrolled at a university in the U.S. and studying education. Requires essay under 1,000 words addressing the given prompt: "Discuss some of the biggest challenges/issues facing the urban education system, and how you would use your role as an educator to improve the urban education system."
Future of Finance Scholarship
Deadline: August 17, 2023
Summary: Applicants must write a 500-800 essay titled “Why Society Should Become Increasingly Aware of their Financial Decisions.”
Requires average GPA of at least 2.5, be a current or future college student.
Application: Visit Dollar Hand Future of Finance Scholarship
New Image Dental Scholarship for Underserved Populations
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Summary: $2000 dollar scholarship being offered in honor of underserved populations. This scholarship provides financial aid to minority students to help offset tuition costs, student loans, and other expenses. All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, submit a personal resume and a 750-word essay, and an unofficial transcript.
Application: Visit New Image Dental Scholalrship
Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
Deadline: See website
Summary: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants also must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning to or graduating/ completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis. Requires a two-minute video statement explaining how education will benefit you, your family, and the community. Recipients are awarded $2,500.
Application: Visit The Thurgood Marshall College Fund-The Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
SDSWMA Scholarship
Deadline: See website
Summary: Applicant must be a South Dakota resident planning to pursue a career that supports protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry and/or related fields. Requires three letters of reference and a cover letter that contains required material.
Application: visit SDSWMA Scholarship Program
Citizens Scholarship
Deadline: See website
Summary: Applicant must be in an undergraduate or graduate program. Requires an online submission. $2,500 scholarship each month.
Application: Visit Citizens Scholarship
College Ave Scholarship
Deadline: None
Summary: Entrants can win a $1,000 College Ave Student Loans scholarship. One winner each month. Applicants may apply monthly.
Application: Visit College Ave Student Loans Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes
Howard Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2023
Summary: Applicants for the Howard Memorial Scholarship must be residents of Brown County OR plan to attend Northern State University regardless of where they live. Requires application, page one of the federal income tax return, and a transcript. Scholarships up to $3,000 available.
South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarships
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Deadline: See website
Summary: Applicants must be South Dakota students who attended an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Requires composite ACT score of 24 or higher, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and completion of the high school course requirements commonly known as the Regents Scholar curriculum. Guaranteed to all students who qualify, $6,500 over four years.
Application: Visit South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship