SD Farmers Union Scholarship                                                     Due: November 1st

South Dakota Farmers Union annually gives recognition to young people who commit to a South Dakota college, university or technical institute, and whose parents are current members of Farmers Union.

Farmers Union starts investing in youth at age 5 and that investment is never ending as they progress through their education. We are excited for our youth as they transition into the next chapter and are thankful to continue our support for their future. Three $500 scholarships are awarded each year to deserving students.

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DAR Good Citizens Scholarship                                                    Due: November 1st

The DAR Good Citizen Scholarship is intended to encourage and reward qualities of good citizenship. It is open to all seniors who are going to an accredited public or private university. The student selected will have qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Each school chooses one senior to enter the scholarship contest. Mrs. Lynde has the application.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards                                    Due: November 2nd

Open to students in grades 5-12, who engaged in a volunteer activity during the past year. $1000 for state honorees and $5000 for national honorees. One Jr. High honoree and one High School honoree will be selected to go on to the state level of competition.

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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Due: November 13th

Open to current high school seniors of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0 or higher GPA.

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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship                                          Due: November 13th

Looks at students at the top of their class. Students who excel in academics and are involved in their schools and communities. A larger scholarship to fill out but it is worth a lot of money!! Follow the link and save a fill able copy of the scholarship to your home page.

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USD Freshman Scholarship Due: Priority Date of November 15th

Open to high school Seniors planning to attend the University of South Dakota in the fall.

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South Dakota Elks Vocational Scholarship                                  Due: November 16th

This $1000 award is given by the state Elks association for students who will be enrolling in a Post-Secondary Vocational/Technical School Program by Fall 2022. Follow the link to a fillable application.

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation                                                          Due: November 16th

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities.

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Verto International Leadership Scholarship                              Due: Rolling admission but encouraged to apply early

The Verto International Leadership Award is designed for graduating high school seniors who have expressed or demonstrated service in their community, an appreciation for diversity, leadership qualities or direct interest in global economic, health, education or humanitarian issues, as recognized by their high school counselors or teachers. as educators they believe that traditional standardized tests are only snapshots of a student’s potential. Therefore, they weigh student test scores against achievement outside the classroom and rely heavily on the recommendation of the school counselor to inform our decision. By nominating a student for this award, the school counselor has recognized that the student has immense potential, demonstrated service in their community, an appreciation for intercultural diversity as well as an interest in global economic, health, education or humanitarian issues. 

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Griswold Home care Scholarship                                                 Due: November 21st

Griswold Home Care is a mission-driven home care services company headquartered just outside of Philadelphia that celebrates, educates, and advocates the choice to remain independent at home. Griswold Home Care was founded by Jean Griswold, wife of a Presbyterian Minister, in 1982 after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and seeing the need for quality care in her community. Jean’s mission of affordable care for all continues to spread today. In honor of Jean’s vision, Griswold Home Care offers a $1,000 bi-annual scholarship to a qualified student pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university. Please complete the below form to submit your application for consideration. 

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The National Honors Society Scholarship                                   Due: November 30th

Open to current seniors who are current NHS members in good standing; Student must plan to attend a post-secondary school in the fall.

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