September/October Scholarships

Kids Chance Scholarship                                                                        Due: September 16th

  • Must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old

  • Must (a) be a graduating high school student in good standing, (b) currently possess a high school diploma or GED, or (c) be currently enrolled and in good standing at a post-secondary institution or trade school.

  • Dependent of a parent who suffered either an on the job fatality or injuries that have had a significant adverse effect on family income.

  • Proceeds can only be used for tuition, fees or room and board at a vocational/technical school, junior college, undergraduate or graduate programs. Proceeds will be paid directly to the institution.

  • Prior to award of the scholarship, applicant must demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for acceptance to the institution to which they have applied. This can be accomplished by either submitting the formal acceptance letter from the institution, or providing documentation (transcripts, tests scores) meeting the institution’s minimum admission criteria.

  • Scholarship awards are contingent on availability of funds and may be renewed

Scholarship Application

Coca-Cola Scholarship                                                                                                         Due: October 2nd

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Applicants must be:

  • Current high school/home-schooled students attending a school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2020-2021 academic school year

  • S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

  • Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

Scholarship Information and Application

AES Engineering Scholarship                                              Due: October 8th

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Scholarship Application

 

 

Heisman High School Scholarship                                       Due: October 17th

Students whose senior year of high school is the 2023-2024 academic year, graduating with the class of 2024

Students who have at least a weighted “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10, and 11.

Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.

Scholarship Application

 

 

Lake Area Technical College Foundation Scholarships                 Due: October 20th
Scholarships available for 1st and 2nd year LATC students

Scholarship Applications

  

 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship Due: October 29th

Sign up to apply to win your share of the $50,000 No Essay Scholarship!

Scholarship Website

South Dakota Trust Scholarship Due: October 30th

Students must be going to attend a South Dakota Accredited School of Higher Learning.

Scholarship Application

Western Dakota Technical College Scholarships Due: October 31st

Scholarship Website

Voice of Democracy Scholarship                                                                            Due: October 31st

2021-2022 Theme “America: Where do we go from here?”

Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Grand Prize: $30,000 Award

Scholarship Application