Scholarships

=** Beware of scholarship scams and companies that charge for financial aid help. You can find a list of scholarship scams at: www.fastweb.com/highschool Then click on "resources."**=

=Unusual Scholarships: ~ **"Unusual Scholarships:** This page lists some of the more interesting, esoteric and unusual scholarships FinAid has encountered. The scholarship for left-handed students is the one most frequently mentioned by news media, but the duct tape contest is gaining in popularity." =

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=South Dakota School District Guidance Dept Scholarship Pages:=

@http://winner.k12.sd.us/HS/counselor/PDF%20Scholarships/Forms/AllItems.aspx

@https://public.rcas.org/hs/shs/Pages/scholarships.aspx

@http://whs.mtplcsd.org/download.axd?file=c77db4ba-22ea-40ad-bc2d-06608e7bd72d&dnldType=Resource

@http://www.epj.k12.sd.us/guidance/regionalnational.htm

@http://rapidcitycentralguidancedepartment.pbworks.com/w/page/7999468/Scholarship%20Search

@http://tigerguidance.wordpress.com/mcintosh-school-guidance-home-page/scholarships/

@https://sites.google.com/site/siouxvalleymshscounselor/scholarships-2jjp

@http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us/Scholarships/May%20Scholarship%20Newsletter.pdf

@http://www.sfcss.org/oghs/guidance

@http://leola.k12.sd.us/StPresources/Shared%20Documents/Scholarship%20deadlines.pdf

http://bridgewater-emerylessonplans.wikispaces.com/Financial+Aid-Scholarships

@http://hl012.k12.sd.us/scholarships.htm

Elkton Public Schools

@http://wall.k12.sd.us/scholarships1.htm

@http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us/counselor/2011-2012_Scholarships.htm

@http://lhsscholarshipnews.blogspot.com/

@http://www.epj.k12.sd.us/guidance/regionalnational.htm

Credit Union Association of the Dakotas: Eligibility Requirements: 1. Applicant must be a United States citizen. 2. Applicant must have been a credit union member for at least one year. 3. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. 4. Applicant must be planning to attend a two or four year postsecondary accredited university or a technical/vocational school. 5. Credit union must be affiliated with the CU Assoc. of the Dakotas.

=New...just located: check out [] some deadlines are quickly approaching!= Everyone appreciates a scholarship for college. But with so many out there and other high schools students competing for the same ones, it can be tough to find scholarships that are right for you. To make your life a little easier, the Discus Awards has created a list of available college scholarships. The Discus Awards' List of College Scholarships is constantly updated, provides eligibility information, lets you know the application deadline, and even how much scholarship money you could win. If you know of any scholarships to add, drop us a line at the Discus Awards Facebook fan page discussion board.

=For Hoven High School Graduates:=

**Deadline March 30, 2012**

=Deadline April 1, 2012=

=Medical Field ONLY; deadline April 13, 2012=

=**__Hoven Equity Exchange Scholarship __: Ag-Related Field **Deadline April 13, 2012=

=**__Phyllis Schaefer Memorial Scholarship__: 1st choice-medical field; 2nd choice-mechanics; 3rd choice-ag-related **Deadline April 13, 2012=

=**Hoven Co-op Scholarship: Pursue business studies; 3.0 GPA/ACT 21 **Deadline April 13, 2012=

=**Richard P DeRouchey Scholarship **Deadline April 13, 2012=

=** Virginia Klein Lesmeister Memorial Trust Fund ****Scholarship **Deadline April 13, 2012=


 * Applicant or parents m ust be a Walworth Co Farm Bureau member, must be pursuing a degree in an Agriculture related field and have a 2.5 GPA... ***Applicants may also be former students who are currently pursuing an ag related field.***[[file:Walworth Co Farm Burea Scholarship.pdf]] Deadline is April 20, 2012**

** Deadline is April 25, 2012**

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Program : HS Requirements
 * For South Dakota Graduates: **

The Dakota Corps Scholarship (Deadline February 1, 2012) for high school and college students in South Dakota provides full tuition and generally-applicable fees to selected qualified applicants in critical need occupations that include:  Teaching K-12 music, special education, or foreign language in a public, private, or parochial school.  Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or in another allied health care field.  Teaching high school math or science in a public, private, or parochial school.

South Dakota Board of Regents Information available for South Dakota Counselors

=** SDSM&T: ****SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOOL OF MINES, PRIVATE & STATE**=

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 * Fastweb! **@http://www.fastweb.com/


 * College Scholarships.com** @http://collegescholarships.com/


 * CollegeBoard** http://www.collegeboard.com

=August Deadlines:= Eligibility: **Scholarship for high school seniors and undergraduate college students** Deadline: **August 12, 2012** Amount: **$1,000**
 * Digital Innovation Scholarship**
 * __Broosters Scholarship Essay Contest__** offers one $1000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who share their favorite South Dakota hunting or outdoor memory and will attend a South Dakota college or tech school. Apply at __[|www.broosterssd.com]__ between March 15 – June 15, 2012.

=September Deadlines:=

Eligibility: **Scholarship for high school seniors, undergraduate college students, and graduate students** Deadline: **September 17, 2012** Amount: **Up to $10,000** = = =October Deadlines:=
 * Ayn Rand //Atlas Shrugged// Scholarship**

Eligibility: **Scholarship for high school seniors and undergraduate college students** Deadline: **October 5, 2012** Amount: **$500** = = =November Deadlines:=
 * AES Engineering Scholarship**

Eligibility: **Scholarship for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors** Deadline: **November 1, 2012** Amount: **$500** = = =December Deadlines:=
 * Voice of Democracy Scholarship**
 * Attention: "Please note: Current high school seniors (graduating in 2012) are __not__ eligible for the 2012-2013 contest."

= = =January Deadlines:=

2012 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest ** for scholarship money presented by John F Kennedy Library Foundation…deadline for submission is Jan 7, 2012. Visit www.jfklibrary.org **

BK Scholars Scholarship ** …opens Nov 15, visit [|www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html] …deadline Jan. 10, 2012 **


 * SAE Engineering Scholarships: Sponsored through the SAE Foundation ** …for more information see** [] … ** deadline January 15, 2012.

=February Deadlines:=

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 * ESA Foundation Scholarships...deadlines Feb 1, 2012...search and apply at **


 * WINFIELD SOLUTIONS OFFERS $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING AGRICULTURE RELATED DEGREES**...deadline Feb 1, 2012

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[|www.axa-achievement.com]
 * AXA Achievement Community Scholarship ** …apply online by February 1, 2012


 * CamWal $1000 Scholarship ** …available to one of their consumer’s dependents…application deadline is Feb 6, 2012


 * KFC Colonel’s Scholars Application Opens ** at [|www.KFCSCHOLARS.org] Dec 1, runs to Feb 8, 2012.

**HyVee scholarships**...deadline Feb 10, 2012

**Best Buy Scholarships**...students in grades 9-12...deadline Feb 15, 2012


 * The Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship ** …sponsored by Venture Communications…for information see [|www.frs.org] or I have a copy for the application…deadline February 15, 2012.


 * WACE Partnership Institutions offering scholarships ** ….see [|www.co-op.edu] deadline Feb 15, 2012.

**FEM Electric Scholarship**...deadline Feb 15, 2012

Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Sxholarship...for freshmaen entering the Elementary Education field...deadline Feb 25, 2012




 * Buick Achievers Scholarship Program**...deadline Feb 29, 2012

=March Deadline:= deadline is March 15, 2012


 * Venture Communications Citizenship and Community Service Scholarships ** …12 awards available in the area of $500 each…to print an application see [|www.venturecomm.net/about/index.php?id=70] or I have a copy…deadline March 16, 2012.

=‍**Got Milk? Sammy 2012...be one of 25 national scholarship winners...deadline March 19, 2012 **= =‍SD Engineering Society, Central Chapter, $700 Scholarship 2012** …for more information see [|http://www.sdes.org/scholarships.htm ...you] ...deadline is March 19 **, 2012**. **= = = = = The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Essay Contest... ** visit [|www.minneapolisfed.org/community_education/student/essay/] for more information… **all High School students residing in SD are eligible**…student essays due March 23, 2012** = = =**[|SLFC $1000 iHELP Scholarship]**= = = =**Northern Plains High School Scholarship **= = = Scholarship for qualified college-bound students are once again available from Northern Plains. Up to five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in our trade area. To be eligible, the student’s parent or guardian must be a Northern Plains customer. We encourage, but do not require, the student to seek a degree or certificate in agricultural studies. Interactive application forms are available here as well as attached...Deadline is March 30, 2012 = =

= = =** US Bank Scholarship Program is offering 40 $1000 scholarships in a random drawing to HS Seniors from October-March...apply online at usbank.com/scholarship **= = =

= = =Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund **: deadline March 31, 2012 **= = = = =

=April Deadline:=

deadline is April 1, 2012

deadline is April 1, 2012

deadline April 2, 2012

=Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Program...= The deadline to apply for the 5th annual ‘Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow’ scholarship program is APRIL 15, 2012. Applications MUST be postmarked by April 15 to be eligible. A total of $25,000 in scholarships will be shared by 25 young people from across the state. To learn more about the scholarship program and to find the downloadable application form CLICK HERE.

The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.**

> Student Insights will award the following prizes: (Select your state below to apply) > Little People of America Scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One (1) individual prize of a **$4,000 scholarship**.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Two (2) individual prize of a **$1,000 scholarship.**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Eight (8) individual prizes, consisting of **$500 scholarships** each **It is exceptionally easy to apply:*** NO minimum SAT or ACT score* NO minimum grade point average* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork* NO essays* NO application fees
 * Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
 * DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2012
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 * South Dakota
 * Eligibility:** Scholarship for prospective and current students shorter than 4'10" attending college or vocational school in the United States
 * Deadline:** April 22, 2012
 * Amount:** Up to $1,000

The Discus Awards' List of College Scholarships
[|Discus Awards College Scholarships] > April 30th is the deadline for the May 2012 [|National All-Around Student Scholarship]. The Discus Awards, which rewards all-around high school students for their achievements in three of ten key attributes, offers multiple scholarship opportunities, including a $2,000 National All-Around Student Scholarship to a Discus Award winner each month of the school year. Students must be named Discus Award winners to be eligible for the $2,000 National All-Around Student Scholarships so [|nominate yourself now for an award and scholarship]. The National All-Around Student Scholarships total $20,000 each year. > > >  >
 * Eligibility:** Scholarships for high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen
 * Deadline:** April 30, 2012
 * Amount:** Up to $2,500

$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
 * Eligibility:** Scholarship for current students and those planning to enroll within 12 months
 * Deadline:** April 30, 2012
 * Amount:** $2,000
 * Attention: This is a randomly drawing**

=May Deadline:= To Qualify as an Applicant, You Must • Have an interest in a career as a heavy equipment technician • Maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout high school • Plan to attend a college or vo-tech program that offers a diesel technology program • Provide all required supplemental information to the Foundation by submission deadline Deadline: May 1, 2012
 * AEMP Education Foundation** LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school seniors and college students** Deadline: **May 1, 2012** Amount: **Up to $800** Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school seniors and college students** Deadline: **May 11, 2012** Amount: **$1,000**
 * Directron.com Scholarship**
 * School Pride Scholarship**
 * Attention: this involves posting your essay to a blogging platform other than Facebook

Get This Party Started! Scholarship
 * Eligibility:** Scholarships for high school seniors
 * Deadline:** May 15, 2012
 * Amount:** $500

DoSomething.org Epic Book Drive Scholarship Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school juniors, seniors and college students** Deadline: **May 28, 2012** Amount: **$1,000** Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school seniors and college freshmen** Deadline: **May 30, 2012** Amount: **$5,000** [|Associated General Contractors of South Dakota-Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter] Deadline May 2, 2012
 * Eligibility:** Scholarships for high school students and college students under the age of 25 years old
 * Deadline:** May 18, 2012
 * Amount:** Up to $1,000
 * Attention: this involves organizing and completing a book drive before May 18th**
 * B. Davis Scholarship**
 * Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship**
 * __Tip Top Tux__** will award one $5000 scholarship and multiple $500 scholarships. Go to __[|www.tttux.com]__ for more information. Deadline: May 14, 2012. []

Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors** Deadline: **May 31, 2012** Amount: **$1,000**
 * Samsung Scholarship**

Vancouver Restaurants Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2012



= For students enrolled in a Machine Tool Technology related program...Deadline is May 31, 2012=

=June Deadline:=

school seniors first. Those qualifying must be a resident of South Dakota and be the son or daughter of an Athletic Director actively serving a school district in the State of South Dakota. The Athletic Director must be a member of the SDIAAA. The following criteria will be given consideration when determining a recipient for this scholarship: 1. Those students demonstrating high scholastic abilities. 2. Those students beginning college for the first time during the summer or fall following their graduation from high school. 3. Those students demonstrating substantial financial need. 4. Those students fulfilling all application requirements. Deadline is June 1, 2012 Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores** Deadline: **June 1, 2012** Amount:**$3,000** Eligibility: **Scholarships for high school juniors, seniors, and undergraduate college students** Deadline: **June 15, 2012** Amount: **$1,000**
 * The SDIAAA is offering four $500.00 scholarships.** Consideration will be given to graduating high
 * The Big Dig Scholarship**
 * Abbott & Fenner Scholarships**

Singing the National Anthem could win a Talented Student a $10,000 Scholarship....3 finalists will also win $5,000 college scholarships...see [|www.FMCcrop.come/contest...Deadline] June 15, 2012

BigSun Scholarship...2012
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
 * How to Apply**Please send us a short essay answering the following question://**How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?**//

Deadline
June 22, 2012.

Who is eligible?
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Please include information on the sport(s) you are currently participating in.

How to submit
All essay submissions should be sent to:

**//athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com//**
When is the winner notified? > The award is mailed within 2 weeks of the deadline.
 * The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time.
 * ====When is the award received?====

Eligibility: **Scholarships for students between the ages of 13 and 25 years old** Deadline: **June 30, 2012** Amount: **Up to $500** Eligibility: **Scholarships for rising __college__ juniors and seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major concentration** Deadline: **July 30, 2012** Amount: **Up to $5,000**
 * CansCount.org College Scholarship**
 * Media Fellows Scholarship Program**
 * Attention: this is for __College__ Jrs and Srs.

=July Deadlines:= Deadline: July 15

Platt Family Scholarship Essay Contest
 * Eligibility:** Scholarships for undergraduate college students
 * Deadline:** July 31, 2012
 * Amount:** Up to $1,500
 * Attention:** for students who are **FULL TIME**, __**undergraduate students**__ in an **AMERICAN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY** during the Spring 2012 semester

= Ongoing Deadlines: =

Any College.com Scholarships

Alert Magazine.org Scholarships

ESA Foundation Scholarships…go to [|www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants] and choose your state of residency to see what is available for SD and apply online for the ones you qualify for and are interested in.