FINANCIAL AID: Outside Scholarships
April 21, 2008
Tylenol Scholarship
Applicants must be pursuing health-related studies. 170 scholarships will be awarded, each between $1000 and $5000. www.tylenol.com/scholarship Use access key TYNL.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
April 16, 2008
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Applicants must be AICPA student affiliate members, majoring in accounting/finance/MIS, enrolled full-time with a 3.0 GPA and have completed at least 30 credit hours. Requires application, transcripts, essay, and two letters of recommendation. Five $2500 scholarships awarded. http://www.accountemps.com/portal/site/at-us/menuitem.5281fabb125680c6cb42b21002f3dfa0/?vgnextoid=dc2e24d3ba00b010VgnVCM100000213ffd0aRCRD
Deadline: May 1, 2008
March 27, 2008
Marine Corps Scholarship
Applicants must be the son or daughter of a US Marine or Navy Corpsman, have a 2.0 GPA, and be a current undergraduate student. Limited scholarships also available for grandchildren of Marines or Navy Corpsmen. Requires application, transcripts, essay, financial information, and certification of service. Scholarships range from $1000 to $20000. www.mcsf.org
Deadline: April 15, 2008
March 24, 2008
Change or Improvement of Career Grant
Sponsored by the First Congregational Church in Rapid City. Applicants must be mature students returning to school to change or improve their education. Must be able to complete a degree within 24 months. Requires application, two letters of reference, transcript, and biographical statement. Between 5 and 10 $750 scholarships to be awarded.
Deadline: May 5, 2008
Aberdeen Lions Club Scholarship
Applicants must have non-correctable reduced vision that requires special accommodations and a 2.6 GPA. Requires application, transcript and documentation of visual fields/acuity. One $500 scholarship.
Deadline: May 1, 2008
NSU Christian Service Scholarship
Applicants must have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior, be active in the church or youth activities, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Requires application, statement, and letter of reference. Number and size of awards vary.
Deadline: April 15, 2008
March 6, 2008
2008 SDATC Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the South Dakota Association of Telephone Cooperatives. Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters and their families must be members/customers of a South Dakota telephone cooperative. Preference will be given to the following majors: Engineering, Business, Technologies, Computers, and Communication Arts. Requires application and 2 letters of recommendation. Four $1000 scholarships. www.sdatconline.com
Deadline: May 31, 2008
March 4, 2008
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
Applicants must be legally blind. Awards based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need.
South Dakota Scholarship - one $1000 award. Deadline: April 15, 2008
National Scholarships - over 30 scholarships given, up to $12000. www.nfb.org/scholarships Deadline: March 31, 2008
February 26, 2008
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Applicants must be high school seniors with an ACT score of 30 or above. Fifteen renewable $1500 awards. Apply at http://doe.sd.gov/scholarships/byrd/index.asp.
Deadline: May 1, 2008
February 22, 2008
Honored Women Educators of South Dakota Scholarship
Applicant must be a female, second semester junior, with at least a 2.5 GPA. Requires application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay on "How I Feel I Will Make a Difference in the Education Field." One $250 scholarship. Applications available from the School of Education.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
February 19, 2008
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Applicants must be AICPA student affiliate members, majoring in accounting/finance/MIS, enrolled full-time with a 3.0 GPA and have completed at least 30 credit hours. Requires application, transcripts, essay, and two letters of recommendation. Five $2500 scholarships awarded. http://www.accountemps.com/portal/site/at-us/menuitem.5281fabb125680c6cb42b21002f3dfa0/?vgnextoid=dc2e24d3ba00b010VgnVCM100000213ffd0aRCRD
Deadline: April 1, 2008
February 12, 2008
Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be full-time Native American students who are at least of sophomore level. Requires application, transcript, tribal registration, recommendation, and financial statement. Number and amount of scholarships vary, not to exceed $1000 per award.
Deadline: August 1, 2008
Doolittle Business Scholarship
Applicants must be sophomores or higher and graduates of Aberdeen Central High School, with priority going to business majors. Requires application, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Scholarship is awarded specifically "to students who otherwise have difficulty obtaining financial aid because their family income or net assets are too high to qualify for scholarships based primarily on need."
Deadline: May 12, 2008
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Sponsored by the Aberdeen Zonta Club. Applicants must be female juniors or seniors majoring in business. Requires application, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript and essay. Winners at the local club will be forwarded to district level, and each district will choose one applicant for entry at the international level, where six $5000 scholarships will be awarded. www.zonta.org
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Scholarship
Applicants must be majoring in Insurance, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or similar studies. Requires application, proof of enrollment, and a letter of reference. One $500 scholarship to be awarded.
Deadline: June 15, 2008
February 6, 2008
NASA MUST Scholarships
Applicants must be US citizens, full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, pursuing a a degree in a physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Requires application, essay, resume, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Multiple awards, covering up to 1/2 tuition and fees, plus a stipend to attend a summer research experience at NASA. Renewable. http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.139/default.asp
Deadline: March 1, 2008
SD Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship
Applicants must be at least sophomore level, majoring in a natural science conservation field (such as biology and environmental science). Requires application, resume, and two letters of reference. Two $450 scholarships. http://www.sdswcs.org/
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled members of a tribe whose reservation is located in whole or part in South Dakota and who are South Dakota high school graduates. Requires application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, essay, and verification of tribal enrollment. Up to seven scholarships awarded, ranging from $1000 - $2500, renewable. http://doe.sd.gov/scholarships/hagen/index.asp.
Deadline: March 21, 2008
February 4, 2008
SD Corrections Association Scholarship
Applicants must be juniors or above, South Dakota residents, and interested in a career in South Dakota Corrections or Human Services. One $500 award.
Deadline: March 1, 2008
American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be Native American or Alaska Native and be full-time undergraduate students. Requires application, essay, Certificate of Indian Blood, ACT scores, transcripts, and letter of admission. Scholarships are $2000 awards. www.aiefprograms.org
Deadline: April 4, 2008 (for priority consideration apply by March 1)
January 22, 2008
South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarships
Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship - applicant must be of junior standing in fall 2008 and have a 3.5 minimum GPA. Requires application form and essay. One $1000 award. Deadline: February 11, 2008
Haines Memorial Scholarship - applicants must be of sophomore standing or higher, majoring in teacher education, with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Requires application, resume, and 2 typed statements. One $2150 award. Deadline: February 15, 2008
Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship - applicant must be a first-time freshman in fall 2008, majoring in elementary education, with a 3.0 minimum GPA. Requires application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript and ACT scores. One $1000 award. Deadline: February 15, 2008
For more information and to apply, go to http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/Scholarships.htm.
January 17, 2008
The Sallie Mae Fund
Go to www.salliemaefund.org for their 2008-2009 scholarships, including "First in My Family", "Unmet Need", "American Dream", "Writers of Passage", and others. These scholarships are primarily for students from minority backgrounds.
Deadlines range from March to May 2008
Casey Family Scholars Program
Applicants must be parentless teens (under age 25) who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and were not subsequently adopted. Apply online at http://www.orphan.org/index.php.
Deadline: March 31, 2008
January 15, 2008
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage, be a US citizen, have a 3.0 GPA, complete the FAFSA, and be a fulltime degree-seeking student. Complete one online application to apply for multiple scholarships. For more information and to apply, go to www.hsf.net.
Deadline: March 15, 2008 (for most scholarships)
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships
James B. and Vera A. Sadler Undergraduate Scholarship - applicants must be of junior or senior status and have graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Award: $4000 Deadline: January 31, 2008
Jim and Pat Croston Family Scholarship - applicants must have graduated from a high school in Sioux Falls, SD, be majoring in education and entering their junior year. Award: $1000 Deadline: January 31, 2008
Sioux Falls Area Retired Teachers Scholarship - applicants must be majoring in education and be junior level or higher. Award: $1000 (renewable) Deadline: January 31, 2008
Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship and Award - applicants must maintain residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County, SD, and be pursuing a degree in business. Award: $2500 Deadline: July 1, 2008
Go to www.sfacf.org for more information and to apply.
January 2, 2008
Citi Outstanding Teacher Scholarship
Sponsored by Citibank and the Citi Foundation. Applicants must be juniors or seniors who are majoring in teaching. Requires application, bio, and the student must pledge to teach in a public school in South Dakota upon graduation. Thirty $2500 scholarships.
Deadline: April 18, 2008
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Applicants must be full-time minority students majoring in a chemistry-related field and planning a career in chemical sciences or technology. Approximately 100 renewable scholarships, ranging in value up to $5000. www.acs.org/scholars
Deadline: March 1, 2008
December 21, 2007
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Applicants must have an adjusted gross family income of $35000 or less, as documented on their 2007 federal 1040 income tax return on which the applicant is claimed as an exemption. 2100 scholarships of $1500 each will be awarded. Apply online at http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.htm.
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Howard Memorial Scholarship
Requires application, copy of tax returns, and transcripts. Awards range from $500 - $1000.
Deadline: March 28, 2008
South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship
Applicants must be majoring in a retail or business-related field and desire a career in that area. Requires application, transcripts, and two letters of reference. Approximately 20 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $250 to $1000.
Deadline: April 11, 2008
December 12, 2007
Tom & Danielle Aman Opportunity Grant
Applicants must not have a bachelor's degree, and it must be 7 years since they have attended high school, obtained a GED, or been enrolled for college credit. Grant covers the cost of a 3-credit course and books. For more information call 605-226-1212 or 1-888-290-2935.
December 10, 2007
Next Level Scholarship
Sponsored by Black Entertainment Television. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Requires 500 word essay. Four scholarships to be awarded, between $2500 to $10000. To apply: www.bet.com/nextlevelscholar
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Herman Lerdal Scholarship
Sponsored by the South Dakota Bankers Foundation. Applicants must be in their junior year of an undergraduate program, have a 3.0 minimum GPA, and express an interest in a career in banking or finance. Requires application, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. One $1000 scholarship. For more information and to apply: http://www.sdba.com/SDBA/Foundation/scholarships.htm
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Premier Community Scholarship
Sponsored by First Premier Bank. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a SD postsecondary school and they, or their parents, must be current customers of First Premier Bank. Requires application and transcript. Fourteen $1000 scholarships to be awarded.
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Basin Electric/Northern Electric Scholarships
Applicants (or their parents) must be member cooperative employees or consumers. Requires application, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, essay, and appraisal. One $1000 and one $500 scholarship.
Deadline: February 15, 2008
December 3, 2007
Datatel Scholarships
As a member institution, NSU students are eligible to apply for any of their four scholarship programs. Application requires essay, two letters of recommendation, and application submitted online. Scholarships range from $1000 - $2500. Go to http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants/opportunities.cfm for details and to apply.
Deadline: January 31, 2008
John Gyles Education Awards
Applicants must be Canadian or U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Requires summary statement and description of financial circumstances. $8 fee is NOT mandatory. $3000 awards. Applications are available online at: www.johngyleseducationcenter.com.
Deadline: June 1, 2008
November 30, 2007
Native American Community Board Scholarship Fund
Applicants must be Yankton Sioux enrolled women or other Native American women residing on the YST Reservation but attending college off reservation. Must be majoring in Health, Law/Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology, or Business and be a second semester freshman or higher. Requires blood degree certificate, transcripts, cover letter, and application. One $300 scholarship and one $150 scholarship.
Deadline: December 14, 2007
Presidential Forum on Renewable Energy Essay Contest
Requires 4-6 page essay on the issues of renewable energy, sustainability, and conservation. Applicants must be 18-24 year old undergraduates and U.S. citizens. Three $10000 awards. To apply and for more information: www.2008energyforum.org
Deadline: February 1, 2008
November 20, 2007
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
Applicants must be legally blind and be pursuing a postsecondary degree. Awards up to $12000 are available. Apply online at www.nfb.org/scholarships.
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Memorial Education Fund Scholarship and Stuart Cameron and Margaret McCloud Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Applicants must be accounting or finance majors who are student members of IMA with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Requires application, resume, statement, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation. Awards range from $1000 - $5000. www.imanet.org/scholarships
Deadline: February 15, 2008
November 19, 2007
Miss Black Hills Gold Scholarship Program
A preliminary pageant leading the way to Miss South Dakota, scholarships are awarded at local, state and national levels of this competition. The program is open to women between the ages of 17 and 24. To participate, or if you have questions, call Jennifer Ham-Kelley at 605-673-2366.
Pageant will be held at 6:30 pm on January 12, 2008, at Custer High School.
October 31, 2007
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Applicants must be South Dakota students who attended an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Requires composite ACT score of 24 or higher, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and completion of the high school course requirements commonly known as the Regents Scholar curriculum. Guaranteed to all students who qualify, $5000 over four years. Apply at www.sdbor.edu/sdcollegeprep/financial/scholarships/
Deadline: September 1, 2008
Dakota Corps Scholarship
Four-year full tuition and fee scholarships for South Dakota high school seniors who plan to major in and then become employed in one of the following critical need occupations: music education, special education, math education, science education, foreign language education, nursing, or in other allied health care fields. Requires composite ACT score of 24 or higher, student must have graduated from a South Dakota high school with a 2.8 GPA or higher, and recipients must agree to stay in South Dakota and work in their critical need occupation for as many years as the scholarship was received plus one year. Apply at www.state.sd.us/dakotacorps/default.html
Deadline: February 1, 2008
October 29, 2007
The Sallie Mae Fund
Go to www.salliemaefund.org for their 2008-2009 scholarships, including "First in My Family", "Unmet Need", "American Dream", "Writers of Passage", and others. These scholarships are primarily for students from minority backgrounds.
Deadlines range from February to May 2008
October 22, 2007
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Applicants must graduate from high school during the 07-08 academic year, be a US citizen or permanent resident alien, and plan to study full-time during the fall 2008 semester. Recipients are selected through a random drawing. Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking to apply for the $1000 scholarship. Up to 30 awards.
Deadline: February 29, 2008
September 17, 2007
Mensa Scholarships
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be enrolled for the 2007 fall semester. Requires application and essay. Applicants will be considered for local, regional, and national awards. Additional restricted and regional scholarships also available. www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships Scholarship awards of $500 - $1000.
Deadline: January 15, 2008
September 11, 2007
Brian Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA). Applicants must be of sophomore standing and reside in an SDTA member company service area. Requires application, transcript, ACT score, statement, and two letters of recommendation. One $1500 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008 spring semester. www.sdtaonline.com
Deadline: October 26, 2007
September 10, 2007
The Tylenol Scholarship
Scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in a health-related field. Apply online at www.tylenol.com/scholarship. Twenty $5000 scholarships and 150 $1000 scholarships to be awarded.
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have completed the federal financial aid application (FAFSA), and be a full-time degree-seeking student. Apply online at www.hsf.net. Awards range from $1000 - 5000.
Deadline: October 15, 2007
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December 10, 2007
Soroptimist International of the Americas Past Governors Award
Applicants must be women entering in or engaged in post graduate education, preferably majoring in public service, international studies, or a non-traditional field for women. Requires application, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. One $1500 award. www.soroptimistncr.org
Deadline: February 15, 2008
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