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SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility | Deadline | Application | |
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OCTOBER | |||
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 |
NSHSS STEM Scholarship | Open to high school seniors who have a 3.0 or higher GPA and are planning to major in one of the STEM disciplines listed on the scholarship site | October 15th | Online App |
Heisman High School Scholarship | Students whose senior year of high school is the 2020-2021 academic year, graduating with the class of 2021 | October 19th | 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 | October 22nd | Online App |
Coca Cola Scholarship | Seniors who have a 3.0 or higher GPA | October 31st | Online App |
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship | Open to all students 9th-12th grades | October 31st | |
NOVEMBER | |||
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | Open to students in grades 9th-12th honoring outstanding community service | November 10th | Online App |
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | Open to current high school seniors of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0 or higher GPA | November 14th | 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 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 |
South Dakota Elks Vocational Scholarship | Senior must be planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary technical or vocational program | November 16th | |
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship | High school senior with 3.5 or higher GPA | November 18th | Online App |
DECEMBER | |||
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 |
Innovation Scholarship Contest | Senior student 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. | December 1st | 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 | 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 |
National Space Club Scholarship | Open to all high school students; Must be a US citizen | December 3rd | 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 | December 5th | Online App |
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation Scholarship | Senior student from South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming or Nebraska | December 10th | |
Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest | Open to all high school students, 9th-12th | December 11th | |
The Science Ambassador Scholarship | Open to female students who are interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field | December 13th | 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 |
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 17th | Online App |
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program | Senior must plan to attend a 4 year college/university, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and participate in high school athletics | December 17th | Online App |
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Scholarship | Seniors planning to have a career in the PHC Industry | December 31st | |
FIRE's Freedom in Academia Essay Contest | Open to 11th & 12th grade students | December 31st | Online App |
JANUARY | |||
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 6th | Online App |
Ron Brown Scholarship Program | Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident; Must be African American; Student should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, participated in community service and demonstrate financial need | January 9th | |
National FFA Scholarship Program | High School senior who is a current member of FFA. | January 11th | 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 12th | Online App |
Profile in Courage Essay Contest | Open to 9th-12th grade students | January 14th | Online App |
South Dakota JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship | Student must plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2022 | January 14th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: Kristie Hackley 1000 N. West Avenue Suite 410 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
SDSMT Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the fall | January 15th | |
MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships based solely on written essays | January 15th | Online App |
BHSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend Black Hills State University in the fall | January 15th (Priority Deadline) | 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 | |
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 | |
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | Intended for students planning a career in Government Service | January 15th | |
South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship | Student must attend SDSU OR SDSMT and major in Engineering | January 15th | |
Avera & Mt. Marty Nursing Scholarship | Open to high school seniors. Must have a 2.8 or higher unweighted GPA; ACT composite score of 20 or higher; and plan to major in Nursing at Mount Marty University. | January 15th | Online App |
Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship | Students are selected based on scholastic ability, financial need, and seriousness of purpose. | January 19th | |
Davis-Bachall Scholar Program | Up to eight students will be chosen to participate in this all-expense-paid summer-study program.
| January 21st | Scholarship Site |
Legends for Kids Scholarship | STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE A STAFF MEMBER NOMINATE | January 21st | |
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Must be a member of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union | January 22nd | |
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 26th | 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 | |||
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.
| 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 7th | 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 7th | 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 |
Stratford Community Theater Scholarship | Seniors who have shown outstanding school and community involvement | February 11th | |
Dakota Energy Lineman Scholarship | Students planning to enroll in Powerline Construction & Maintenance at Mitchell Tech | February 11th | |
Dakota Energy Electrician Scholarship | Students planning to enroll in an Electrical programs at Mitchell Tech | February 11th | |
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 12th | |
South Dakota DAR Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution and is a direct descendant of a United States Military Veteran | February 12th | |
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship | Open to seniors who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer at some point in their life | February 15th | |
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 |
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 16th | Online App |
Davidson Fellows Scholarship for Gifted Students | Open to high school students | February 23rd | Online App |
Ag Ed Scholarship | Seniors who are current FFA members planning to attend SDSU and major in Agricultural Education in the fall | February 26th | Fillable Scholarship App |
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 25th | |
Argell 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 25th | |
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. | February 25th | 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 25th | |
Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships | Female high school senior planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. | February 28th | Online App |
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 | |
March | |||
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 | |
Dakota State University General Scholarships | Seniors planning to attend DSU in the fall | March 1st | Fillable Scholarship App Online |
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest | Open to all seniors - This is for the Billboard PSA contest | March 1st | Online App |
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships | Must be the daughter of a farmer, rancher, or other person employed in Agriculture. | March 1st | |
American Chemical Society Scholars Program | Must be a US Citizen | March 1st | Online App |
SEG Scholarship | High school senior planning to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. | March 1st | Online App |
WRCA Foundation Scholarship | High school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA. | March 1st | |
Junior Achievement of South Dakota Scholarship | High school senior who has participated in any Junior Achievement elementary, middle school, or high school program. | March 1st | |
Central High School Music Scholarship | 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, or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank | March 2nd | |
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 4th | |
Curtis Marvin Hohn Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend a public or private college, university or technical school in South Dakota | March 10th | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Open to female students ages 16-19 who have involvement in volunteer work and local or student government | March 11th | |
South Dakota Sheriff's Association Scholarship | Students planning to major in Criminal Justice and seeking a career in Law Enforcement | March 11th | |
Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship | Current high school senior planning to continue education | March 13th | |
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Scholarship | Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota who shows financial need | March 13th | |
Horatio Alger Scholarship for HIGH SCHOOL 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 | 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 | Twenty $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. | 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 |
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 | Scholarship Link |
Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund | High school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college/university; | March 15th | Online App |
Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship | 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 | March 15th | Online App |
Joe Foss..."An American Hero" Scholarship | Senior with 3.5 or higher GPA; have a 21 or higher ACT composite score; demonstrates characteristics of an American Patriot | March 15th | Online App |
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 | March 15th | Online App |
Osmann Family Native American Scholarship | 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 | March 15th | Online App |
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. | March 15th | Online App |
Rush Family Scholarship | Must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who are children of full time employees of North American Truck & Trailer, Inc. & Subsidiaries that plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education in the fall. Applicants must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | March 15th | Online App |
Marion T. Wood Scholarship | Students interested in pursuing degrees in office related business programs; Must have taken two or more Business Education courses during high school and plan to enroll in college in the fall | March 15th | |
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 |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | High school senior living with a disability | March 15th | Online 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 | |
Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union Educational Scholarship | Must be a member of Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union | March 18th | |
Sanford Heart of Tomorrow Scholarship Program | High school senior planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical program of their choice;Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;Be a dependent child of full-time, part-time or unscheduled part-time employees of Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society as of April 7, 2019; Employees of Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society managed facilities are not eligible to apply | March 19th | Online App |
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 | March 21st | Online 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 24th | |
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 24th | Online App |
Resource Conservation Speech Contest | Open to all South Dakota 9th-12th grade students | March 26th | |
4-H Youth in Action Awards | Open to students who are members of 4-H | March 29th | Online 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 | |
Robert Knickrehm Agricultural Scholarship | High school senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota; Must major in an Agricultural related field, this includes Welding and Diesel Tech; Must demonstrate high quality of scholarship, leadership and citizenship | 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 *Rotating schedule with area high schools - Not available to CHS class of 2022.* |
First District Development Company Scholarship | South Dakota senior who has a 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; must attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota and major in Business/Finance | March 31st | |
Scott Hegge Memorial Scholarship | Open to high school seniors within a 50 mile radius of Aberdeen, SD | March 31st | |
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 |
Presentation College Scholarships | For students who plan to attend PC in the fall. | March 31st | |
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 | |
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 | March 31st | Online App |
APRIL | |||
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 1st | |
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 | April 1st |
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AFSA Scholarship |
High school senior planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in the fall | April 1st | Online App |
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 | April 1st | |
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 | |
ASD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS! | |||
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 | |
Dean Kranhold Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills, excelled academically, participated in co-curricular activities and shown involvement in community and school groups/events | 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 | |
Aberdeen City PTA Scholarship | CHS Senior whose parent/guardian is a current member of a PTA group for at least one year | April 1st | |
Aberdeen Education Association Scholarship | 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 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 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 | |
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA
| April 1st | Online App |
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 | |
Aberdeen Knights of Columbus Scholarship | Scholarships available to members of either Sacred Heart Parish or St. Mary's Parish in Aberdeen | April 1st | |
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 | |
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 |
American Indian Education Fund Scholarship | Open to Native America, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian students (student or one parent must be enrolled and able to provide documentation) | April 4th | Online Fillable App |
DSG Education Connection Fund Scholarship | Student must reside in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota or Wisconsin. | April 5th | Online App |
Sanford Health Network Scholarship | Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in a healthcare-related field | April 8th | Online App |
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 13th | |
Hagen-Harvey Memorial Scholarship | Seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American Tribe and plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | April 13th | |
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 15th | |
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 15th | Online App |
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 | |
Kids Chance of South Dakota Scholarship | Student in good standing who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution. Must be a dependent of a parent who suffered either an on the job fatality or injuries that have had a significant effect on family income. | April 15th | |
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 15th | Online App |
South Dakota Grand Commandery Knights Templar Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend a state Technical Institute in South Dakota. | April 15th | |
Elliott Economics/Tennis Award | CHS senior who played varsity tennis and took Economics in high school | April 20th | |
South Dakota Aviation Association & Ariel Guidance Solutions Scholarship | All Applicants must be sponsored by a SDAA Member. The award can be used for continued education at a college, university, technical school or approved flight training program for a future career that is related to or will benefit the Aerial Application Industry. | April 20th | |
Student-View Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend an a post-secondary institution in the fall | April 23rd | Online 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 | |
Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest | Open to Juniors & Seniors | April 28th | Online App |
May | |||
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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 14th | Fillable Scholarship App |
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 |
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Abbot & Fenner Scholarship | Open to all seniors | June 12th | |
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 |
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James H. Jenssen Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA. | July 15th |