January Scholarships

Live Mas Scholarship by Taco Bell Due: January 3rd

The Live Más Scholarship is for ALL young people who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Submit a 2-minute video telling what you’re passionate about and how you plan to make a difference.

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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship                       Due: January 4th

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

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APIA Scholarship Due:January 9th

  • Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands

  • Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply

  • Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2024

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED

  • Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2024

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Due: January 10th

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.

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 National FFA Scholarship                                                               Due: January 11th

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. Whether you are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all.

Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million.

America’s Farmers: Grow AG Leaders                                    

America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders awards scholarships to students pursuing ag-related fields of study. From Agribusiness, to drone piloting to welding, the possibilities for careers in ag are endless.

Ford Built Tough Scholarship

n order to apply for this scholarship, members must meet the below criteria:

  • Must obtain a Ford Dealer electronic signature to qualify — opt in for Ford Scholarship.

  • Must be an FFA member.

  • Must be a graduating high school senior.

  • Must be attending a vocational, two-year or four-year continuation of studies. Any major may apply.

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Profile in Courage Essay Contest                                  Due: January 12th

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. 

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Dairy Farmers of America Scholarship Due: January 12th

Open to high school seniors planning to further their education, whose future career plans, core values have the potential for impact to the food and dairy industries as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions.

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The American Legion Department of South Dakota 2024 High School Oratorical Scholarship:                                                                Due: January 14th

Write an oration, which takes not less than EIGHT (8) minutes nor more than TEN (10) minutes to deliver, on some phase of the Constitution of the United States which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. In addition to the above prepared oration, each contestant must be prepared to speak extemporaneously for THREE (3) to FIVE (5) minutes on any of the Articles or Amendments of the Constitution that have been chosen as Assigned Topics for the 2024 Contest, which can be found at:

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Avera Scholars at Mount Marty Due: January 15th

The Avera Scholars Program invites high school seniors planning to major in nursing at Mount Marty University to apply for $20,000 in funding for the third and fourth years of schooling (a total of $40,000).

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Good Father Augustus Tolton Scholarship Due: January 15th

Qualifications:

  • Cumulative unweighted high school or college GPA of 3.2 or higher.

  • Not participating in athletics at Mount Marty.

  • Be willing to actively participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Mount Marty.

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The Mensa Foundation's College Scholarship Program                    Due: January 15th

There are two requirements for applicants:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.

  • Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.  

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American Quarter Horse Association Scholarshihp Due: January 15th

Must be a current AQHYA or AQHA member. Be in high school, college, or university, depending on which scholarship you are applying for.

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SDAEP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION                              Due: January 15th

Who is eligible for the SDAEP Scholarship?

Applicants should desire a career in a trade supportive to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, environment, and/or related fields.

Students that are intending to enroll or are already enrolled at a South Dakota university, technical institution, or other post-secondary trade school. Applicants must intend to enroll for the fall semester.

High school seniors are eligible to apply.

Students that possess a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or greater

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Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship                Due: January 15th 

Intended for students planning a career in Government Service.

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South Dakota School Of Mines and Technology Scholarships Due: January 15th

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SD JCI Senate Scholarship                                   Due: January 19th

We have the opportunity to award 3 scholarships to graduating 2024 High School Seniors.  The top two candidates from the state of SD will be forwarded automatically for a chance at a $1000 national JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship.  In 2021 one of SD scholarship winners also received the national scholarship. They must be planning to attend a technical college or University starting in fall 2024.  Please advise them to read the rules carefully and follow them exactly.  Some of the past applications have been disqualified because not ALL pages had their name and page number, this includes letters of reference and supporting documents.  You are permitted to handwrite this info on pages. 

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 South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship                    Due: January 20th

The Eastern Chapter will award $2000 Engineering Scholarship.  Applicants should be high school seniors and must be planning on attending an engineering program at either South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or South Dakota State University.  The Eastern Chapter’s Scholarship Committee chooses the recipients.  Application forms may be obtained from your high school counselor or the link below.  The scholarship recipient is presented with an award at the chapter’s annual Engineering Banquet usually held in mid February. 

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Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Scholarship Due: January 20th

Must be a member of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.

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Lloyd Rypkema Memorial Quarter Horse Award                                                  Due: January 23rd

Lloyd passed away in September 2010 and like his brothers Milo and Eddie, has left a legacy of hard work, integrity, love of agriculture and service to his community. In his memory, a quality, registered Quarter Horse colt, carrying bloodlines from Lloyd's horse program, will be awarded to a young person that is involved in Agriculture in the Black Hills area.

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MINNESOTA-DAKOTAS KIWANIS DISTRICT KIWANIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP                  Due: January 26th

If you are a senior in a high school in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Superior, Wisconsin that is in a community that has a Kiwanis Club you will be eligible to make application for a $700.00 scholarship award. This award, if you are successful, would be for the 2024 – 2025 academic year. This award must be used when you attend an institution of higher learning in the Minnesota-Dakotas Kiwanis District.  If you complete this application form, it must be returned to your high school counseling and guidance department for selection to be entered at the Kiwanis District level. Each high school is only allowed to enter applications from three individual students

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Footlocker Scholar Athletes Scholarship                                  Due: January 30th

The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities.

Whether you're the lead scorer or the most spirited team player, we want to hear how you have taken the skills you've cultivated in the locker room and used to them create a powerful, positive impact on the lives of others around you. Twenty Foot Locker Scholar Athletes will each receive $20,000 in college scholarship money for their excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities.

ELIGIBILITY

  • In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program, the applicant must:

Be entering college in the Fall as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree;

Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; 

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win); 

Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.

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Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Due: January 31st

Be a graduating high school senior and hae a relative employed in the roofing industry.

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Union Plus Scholarship                          Due: January 31st

Student must be a dependent child whose parent is a member in a participating union. Have at least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant or applicant's parent/guardian.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship:         Due: January 31st

Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. 

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Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2023-2024: Due: January 31st

·       Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship. Applications are open now through January 31, 2024!

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Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship: Due: January 31st

Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship. Students must must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies and show proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc). Applications are open now through January 31, 2024!

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Additional Scholarships:

SD Department Of Education Scholarships: 

Multiple Scholarships available!

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 Northern Scholarships:

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Mitchell Technical College Scholarships:

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