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Four of America’s greatest presidents have made South Dakota their eternal home — forever sculpted into what is known as Mount Rushmore. If you can also call the Mount Rushmore State your home, then carve out some time to apply to these scholarships for South Dakota residents. If you don’t currently live in South Dakota but plan to attend one of its schools, such as: the University of South Dakota (USD), South Dakota State University (SDSU), Dakota State University (DSU), Black Hills State University (BHSU), or University of Sioux Falls, you may also have the chance at some free college dollars with South Dakota student scholarships. Start your search here with our directory of South Dakota scholarships, and apply online for a chance to win. For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

South Dakota Scholarships 2025 List

Drs. Sidney and Corinne Milburn Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of South Dakota. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

AGCO BNSF Railway Foundation FFA $1,000 Scholarship

BNSF Railway is focused on making a difference in the communities where our employees live, work and volunteer. This Foundation is giving one scholarship to award to members from the following states: California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Award Amount

Total:  $100,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  February 28

SWE Region H Scholarship

This award is open to female college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and graduate students who are majoring in engineering or computer science and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be members of SWE and attend a school within the SWE Region H boundaries.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in Northwestern Indiana, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST Midwest Chapter members or dependents of AIST Midwest Chapter members.
Award Amount

Total:  $588,000

Awards:  14

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Bob and Jan Jones Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of one of the eligible Midwestern states. Students must major in education and have a grade point average of 2.5-3.5.
Award Amount

Total:  $750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Ann and Bob Becker Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

LTU Bulldog Out-of-State Fee Waiver for Incoming Transfer Students

This award is for U.S. and International students who are planning to attend Louisiana Tech University as an out-of-state transfer student. Students must have complete at least 12 semester hours of college credit and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

SD Children of Deceased Servicemen/Women Tuition Waiver

This award is available to South Dakota students who are enrolled at or planning to attend a South Dakota State supported college or university. The student must be under the age of 25 and be the child of a deceased parent, mother or father, who was killed in action or died of other causes while on active duty in the armed forces.
Award Amount

Total:  $3,300,000

Awards:  300

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Bucknell University Campus Enrichment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students enrolling at Bucknell University. First generation college students, students from outside the university’s traditional geographic area, and those who bring cultural and intellectual diversity to the campus will be considered.
Award Amount

Total:  $100,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 15

Bellarmine University Out-of-State Grant

U.S. incoming freshmen who are not residents of Kentucky and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must attend Bellarmine University in Kentucky.
Award Amount

Total:  $18,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01