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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 2024 List

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:  $1000

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:  $2000

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:  $3300000

Awards:  300

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

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:  $18000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Parr Family Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of an eligible Midwestern state. Applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 to 3.0.
Award Amount

Total:  $700

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

KASF Midwestern Region Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to Korean-American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in college and are residents of the midwestern region of the United States as defined by the Korean American Scholarship Fund. The following states are eligible: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 30

Cora E. and Royal L. Scott Family Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate students who are residents of South Dakota. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship

This award is for South Dakota students who are currently attending a public university in South Dakota. The student must be classified by the university as a junior at the time funding is received and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Carol Bauhs Benson Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Students must have completed a minimum of one year of an accredited dental hygiene certificate/associate’s program with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and must be professional or student members of American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01