April Scholarships
Masonic Grand Lodge of South Dakota Scholarship Due: April 1st
This year, the Grand Lodge will award ten $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Successful applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Strong scholastic capability.
• A personal or family connection to a member of the Masonic fraternity.
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Scholarship Due: April 1st
Students interested in a career in the plumbing, heating and cooling field can apply. There will be two scholarships in the amount of $2000 given to students in South Dakota.
The Charles Johnson Education and Training Trust: Due: April 1st
The purpose of this trust is to promote education, training, hiring and placement of persons to work and potentially begin their lifelong careers in the manufacturing and fabrication industry or trades within the Day County area. The students to be recognized with this award are to be of good character and planning to pursue careers in manufacturing and technology, including but not limited to: Precision machining, welding, electronics, robotics, energy technology, engineering, construction management, etc. Any student or adult person residing in Day County, wishing to further their education and career goals is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The number of recipients and amount of each award will be determined annually by the trust board.
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Academic orientation
Qualifying major related to manufacturing or technology.
Character qualities possessed by applicant
Essay of goals and future plans
Scholarship Information and Application
Jerald Peterson Memorial Scholarship Due: April 1st
Must have a Bristol address to apply. Please return to Mrs. Lynde.
Duane Mertes Memorial Pheasant Restoration Scholarship Due: April 1st
The Lake Region Pheasant Restoration Association will sponsor two annual scholarships in the amount of $250 per scholarship. One graduating senior from the Langford High School and one graduating senior from the Britton-Hecla High School will receive the award.
Scholarship Application and Info
Lamport Family Scholarship Due: April 1st
The purpose of this grant is to provide scholarships to graduates of Marshall County schools in memory of Steve Lamport and the Lamport Family. Applicants must exhibit the qualities of leadership, good citizenship, honesty, and personal initiative. The amount and number of scholarships awarded shall be determined by the Board of Trustees and will be based on the amount of funding available for distribution.
Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Due: April 1st
The Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship Program has been established to award scholarships to immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier & desire to further their education.
Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger. You must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school during the year of application. This scholarship may also be granted to a family member of a SD National Guard soldier who is physically challenged as determined by the American Disabilities Act passed on July 25, 1990
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund Due: April 1st
The Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship Fund was established by Harley Taylor in memory of his sister, Inez Walter who was from the Ipswich area. The scholarship is for high school students in South Dakota. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student planning on attending a South Dakota or North Dakota college or university in the field of nursing.
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship Due: April 1st
This scholarship provides a one-time $350 award to a worthy South Dakota high school graduate attending a post-secondary institution. Donald Quimby spent his professional life in service to others as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He believed that everyone should have the same opportunity at a higher education, regardless of GPA. Applicants for this scholarship award must meet the following minimum criteria: Graduate from a South Dakota high school; Submit a 300 to 500-word essay detailing your personal story, interests and educational goals.
SDATAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due: April 1st
The South Dakota Association of Towns & Townships is offering one $1000 and one $500 scholarship to two senior high school students who reside in South Dakota, are currently attending a South Dakota public, private, parochial high school or a home school program, and lives in a town or township that is a current member of SDATAT. (A membership list is available on the sdtownships.com website) or contact your local town/ township board. The student must use the scholarship for a college, university, or vocational school which has a physical presence in South Dakota. Applicants must complete an application form and submit it along with their essay on this year’s topic. The application is attached and available:
Scholarship Application and Info
USA Softball Scholarship Due: April 1st
Scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in USA softball of South Dakota and are furthering their education after high school. Students must have participated in USA softball for at least 3 years as either a player, umpire, or coach.
NFU Foundation's Stanley Moore Scholarship & the Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymour Scholarship & MANRRS Scholarship Due: April 1st
Students pursuing a career in agriculture often look for scholarships to help them with their financial responsibilities. To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation has announced the opening of three ag scholarship applications.
Tegan's Light Memorial Scholarship Due: April 3rd
Tegan Titze was a freshman at Mitchell High School. He was a creative kid, and he was passionate about his faith, welding, weightlifting, and music. He passed away on February 28th, 2024, and he will always be loved and deeply missed. In honor of Tegan, this scholarship will be given to a senior in the state of South Dakota who is pursing a career in counseling or therapy services after graduation. The scholarship will be paid during your second semester of school.
Tegan's Light Memorial Scholarship for Welding Due: April 3rd
Tegan Titze was a freshman at Mitchell High School. He was a creative kid, and he was passionate about his faith, welding, weightlifting, and music. He passed away on February 28th, 2024, and he will always be loved and deeply missed. In honor of Tegan, this scholarship will be given to a senior in the state of South Dakota who is pursing a career in welding after graduation. The scholarship will be paid during your second semester of school.
Great Plans Bank-Art Harris Scholarship Due: April 3rd
Great Plains Bank is pleased to offer an academic collegiate scholarship for graduating high school seniors who would like to pursue a career in banking, within our service area, in honor of former, beloved GPB CEO Art Harris.
South Dakota Grand Commandery Knights Templar Scholarship Due: April 6th
The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Dakota will award several scholarships in the amount of $1,000. to South Dakota residents who plan to attend a state Technical College in South Dakota. Successful candidates are US citizens who will demonstrate financial need and the capability to complete the vocational training program they selected. Scholarships will be granted for one year but may be applied for each year for a maximum of three years.
Dakota Relays Gold Medal Scholarship Due: April 8th
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.
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship Due: April 10th
Multiple scholarships awarded to high school seniors who are attending a post-secondary South Dakota college, university, or tech school on a full-time basis. The scholarships are based primarily on an individual’s activities, community involvement, character and need, and not GPA. The student or student’s parents must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank to be eligible.
4-H Youth in Action Awards Due:April 13th
Open to students who are members of 4-H. A $5,000 scholarship for higher education, to be paid directly to their institution, including two-year and four-year colleges, trade schools, or other advanced learning opportunities.
Dr. Dale A Gibson Oral Health Scholarship Fund Due: April 15th
Need to be pursuing a degree in dental assisiting at Lake Area Technical College with the intent of staying in South Dakota after graduation.
Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship Due: April 15th
Must be pursuing a degree in enviromental science, environmental georgraphy, environmental sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Law at a South Dakota college or university.
Scott Lippencott Memorial Scholarship: Due: April 15th
The qualification requirements for the Scott Lippincott Memorial Scholarship are as follows:
1. Student must be enrolled in a two or four year program at a college or technical school.
2. Essay:
a. Please discuss how you have been involved in your community.
b. Explain your character and your accomplishments in high school. Discuss how your character has contributed to those accomplishments.
c. Most importantly, we ask each student to write about what you feel it means to be Kind and A Good Member of Society.
Full Circle Ag Due: April 15th
Scholarships for student pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in agronomy or related crop production, or closely related fields. Applicants must live within the Full Circle Ag trade territory to be eligible. $500-$1000 scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, and perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. Mrs. Lynde has the application or it can be found at the following link.
Sheriff Dale Elsen Memorial Scholarship Due: April 15th
This scholarship is open to senior students from Marshall, Brown, Day and Roberts Counties, perusing a 2-4 yr degree in Criminal Justice or Social Services at a South Dakota College/University. It will be granted without regard to race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Funds will be dispersed to the students place of education at the end of the first semester, after providing a students GPA is 2.0 or Higher.
Gene Abdallah Scholarship Fund Due: April 15th
Scholarship Criteria:
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Letter of acceptance from a South Dakota college, university, or tech school.
Submit a short essay describing:
Their interest in law enforcement
What type of law enforcement career they intend to pursue
Any family history in law enforcement
South Dakota Retailers Scholarship Due: April 15th
Applicant must desire a career in a retail field. Student must intend to enroll full-time at a post-secondary school. Awards will not be based solely on financial need or grades. Examples of areas of study considered to be retail-related may include (but are not be limited to): Accounting, Agribusiness, Apparel Merchandising, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Maintenance, Heating/Ventilation, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Printing Industries, Refrigeration, Sales/Marketing Management, and Tourism Industry Management. (Note: this list is not all-inclusive).
South Dakota Telecommunications Association Scholarship Program: Due: April 17th
Qualifying Students
Have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
Are accepted into or attending a multi-year program degree at any accredited technical college or accredited post-secondary higher education institution in South Dakota for the Fall semester;
Are majoring in a degree/program or field of study that is useful in the telecommunications or broadband industry or which significantly relies on the use of broadband services and related technologies (see examples below); and
A customer/member or have a parent or legal guardian that is a customer/member of a SDTA member company (see companies listed below).
Deanne Mauck Scholarship Due: April 21st
One $250 scholarship is available for a Northern State University incoming freshman who has participated in one or more NSU E-learning classes and has earned a grade of "B" or better.
Scholarship Application and Info
Boom and Bucket Scholarship Due: April 22nd
For the next generation of skilled workers in the heavy equipment industry. A $1,000 annual scholarship forstudents pursuing education in heavy machinery-related programs. Whether you're already enrolled or planning to start a program within the next year, this scholarship is open to students attending colleges or trade schools across the United States and Canada.
Sanford Health Network Healthcare Career Scholarship: Due April 23rd
Sanford Health Network is pleased to offer a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care-related field. If students or someone you know is pursuing a health care-related field and has ties to a rural location where Sanford Health has a presence, please encourage them to apply! These scholarships are available in SD, ND, MN, and IA!
Aberdeen Home Builders Association Scholarship Due: April 24th
Aberdeen Home Builders Association is proud to make this scholarship opportunity available to all graduating South Dakota High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited South Dakota college, university, technical institute or community college. This scholarship is open to students who will be entering the building trades field of study.
Norstar Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Due: April 26th
Norstar Federal Credit Union is proud to offer scholarships of up to $3,000 per winner! Multiple students will be selected, with awards given in varying amounts.
Qualifications:
· High school scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are either applying to or have been accepted by an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Our college scholarship is open to individuals who have a high school diploma, and are applying to, have been accepted by, or currently attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school, with at least one full year of education remaining.
· Applicants must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 or above.
· Scholarship applicant must be a current member (for at least one year), in good standing, of Norstar Federal Credit Union.
FCU Stanley Moore Scholarship Due: April 30th
Open to Farmers Union members and their children in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Due: April 30th
Be a surviving child of a deceased service member from a service-related death and be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university.
SkillPointe Foundation Scholarship Due: April 30th
The Skilled Trades SkillPointe Scholarship is open for 2026! This $5,000 award is available to students pursuing skilled trade education leading to careers in:
Construction,
Energy,
Healthcare,
Manufacturing,
Public service
Transportation
Please review the eligibility requirements below before applying:
Enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary educational training program, including: community colleges, high school dual-enrollment programs, technical or vocational schools, accredited training centers
Scholarships must be used within one year of acceptance
The Scott Hegge Memorial Scholarship Due: April 30th
This scholarship provides a one-time $1,000.00 award to a worthy high school graduate attending a post-secondary institution. Two scholarships will be awarded each year.
Scott Hegge was an Aberdeen Central High School and Moorhead State University graduate. He was interested in outdoor activities ranging from hunting and fishing to baseball, softball and golf. He loved to help others, which lead to a group of his friends starting the Scott Hegge Memorial Scholarship to keep his giving spirit alive.
Eligibility:
Scholarships are limited to high school seniors or a collegiate freshman, sophomore, or junior who reside in a 50-mile radius from Aberdeen, SD.
Submit a 300 to 500-word essay detailing your life’s highlights, aspirations and goals. Please include examples of your outdoor activities and how they have enhanced your life. (For example: Being a member of the PGA JR Golf program…….)
Please attach your essay and a copy of your high school or college transcript to this application before submitting it.
Provide a copy of the acceptance letter to the post-secondary institution.
Restoration of Sight and Health Scholarship Due: April 30th
Open to seniors planning to attend college in South Dakota or North Dakota. Student must be pursuing an education in a field related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health) - this may include health professions, science and research, social services, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, etc.