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Eligibility | Deadline | Application | |
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OCTOBER | |||
AES Engineering Scholarship | Open to ALL high school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution; not required to take engineering courses to be eligible | October 8th | Online App |
PEO Star Scholarship | Open to female high school seniors with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who exhibits excellent leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success | October 8th | |
Heisman High School Scholarship | Students whose senior year of high school is the 2022-2023 academic year, graduating with the class of 2023 | October 18th | Online App |
Coca Cola Scholarship | Seniors who have a 3.0 or higher GPA | October 31st | Online App |
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship | Open to all students 9th-12th grades | October 31st | |
Big Future Scholarships | Open to high school seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2023 | October 31st | Online App |
NOVEMBER | |||
South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship | Applicants must be a current member of the SD Farmers Union and plan to attend a college, university or technical school in South Dakota | November 1st | Online App |
Prudential Emerging Visionaries | Open to students in grades 9th-12th honoring outstanding community service who are tackling financial and social barriers in the community and beyond. | November 3rd | Online App |
Regeneron Science Talent Search | Open to high school seniors; must submit oritinal research in a critically important scientific field of study | November 9th | Online App |
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | Open to current high school seniors of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0 or higher GPA | November 13th | Online App |
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | Current HS seniors are eligible for this scholarship, students do NOT need to be a member or related to one to apply. Scholarship judged on leadership and financial need. | November 14th | Online App |
South Dakota Elks Vocational Scholarship | Senior must be planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary technical or vocational program | November 14th | |
USD Freshman Scholarship | Open to high school Seniors planning to attend the University of South Dakota in the fall. | November 15th (Priority Deadline) | Online App |
National Space Club Scholarship | Open to all high school students; Must be a US citizen | November 15th | Online App |
DAR High School Essay Contest | Open to 9th-12th high school students | November 15th | |
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship | High school senior with 3.5 or higher GPA | November 17th | Online App |
The NHS Scholarship | Open to current seniors who are current NHS members in good standing; student must plan to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. | November 30th | Online App |
DECEMBER | |||
USD Freshman Scholarship | Open to high school Seniors planning to attend the University of South Dakota in the fall. | December 1st (Final Deadline) | Online App |
Dell Scholars Program | Open to high school seniors who have participated in Upward Bound their 11th and 12th grade years of high school. | December 1st | Online App |
Innovation Scholarship Contest | Senior student must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests. | December 1st | Online App |
Hagen Scholarship Foundation | Seniors with a 3.75 or higher GPA and rank in the top 10% of graduating class | December 1st | Online App |
SDSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend South Dakota State University in the fall | December 1st (Priority Deadline) | Online App |
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship | Senior of Hispanic or Latino decent; Must have 3.0 or higher GPA; Must plan to attend post-secondary institution in the fall; must be US Citizen | December 5th | Online App |
The Science Ambassador Scholarship | Open to female students who are interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field | December 13th | Online App |
Burger King Scholars Program | Seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA, have achieved academic success and are actively involved in school/community activities. | December 15th | Online App |
Dakota Corp Scholarship | Student must have a 2.8 or higher GPA; Have a ACT composite score of 27 or higher; Agree, in writing, to stay in SD and work in a critical need occupation after college graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received plus one year.
| December 15th | Online App |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | Open to current high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. Focus is on student's personal accomplishments. | December 17th | Online App |
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship Program | Senior must plan to attend a 4 year college/university, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and participate in high school athletics | December 17th | Online App |
Western Legacy Foundation Scholarship | Senior student from South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming or Nebraska and graduating in the spring. | December 18th | |
South Dakota Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Scholarship | Seniors planning to have a career in the PHC Industry | December 31st | |
FIRE's Freedom in Academia Essay Contest | Open to 11th & 12th grade students | December 31st | Online App |
JANUARY | |||
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | Seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship, have 3.0 or higher GPA, plan to attend a 4 year school, and demonstrates financial need. | January 5th | Online App |
Ron Brown Scholarship Program | Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident; Must be African American; Student should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, participated in community service and demonstrate financial need | January 9th | Online App |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Open to minority students planning to attend a 4-year college/university; Must have a 21 or higher ACT composite score and demonstrate financial need | January 11th | Online App |
Live Mas Scholarship by Taco Bell | The Live Más Scholarship is for ALL young people who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Submit a 2-minute video telling what you’re passionate about and how you plan to make a difference. | January 11th | Online App |
National FFA Scholarship Program | High School senior who is a current member of FFA. | January 12th | Online App |
Profile in Courage Essay Contest | Open to 9th-12th grade students | January 13th | Online App |
South Dakota JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship | Student must plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2023 | January 13th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: Kristie Hackley 1000 N. West Avenue Suite 410 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
South Dakota Engineering Society Scholarship | Student must attend SDSU OR SDSMT and major in Engineering | January 14th | |
SDSMT Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the fall | January 15th | |
MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships based solely on written essays | January 15th | Online App |
BHSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend Black Hills State University in the fall | January 15th (Priority Deadline) | Online App |
South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship | Seniors with a 2.0 or higher GPA; Student must go to college in South Dakota | January 15th | Can download application info from site. |
South Dakota Solid Waste Management Scholarship | Intended for students looking to study in fields relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry or similar fields; preference is given to South Dakota students planning to attend post-secondary institutions in South Dakota. | January 15th | Can download application info from site. |
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | Intended for students planning a career in Government Service | January 15th | |
DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship | Open to high school seniors planning to further their education, whose future career plans, core values have the potential for impact to the food and dairy industries as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions | January 15th | Online App |
APIA Scholarship | Open to seniors of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; Must be a US citizen; Must plan to attend a post secondary institution in the fall; Must have a 2.7 or higher GPA; Must fill out the FAFSA by April | January 19th | Online App |
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Must be a member of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union | January 20th | |
Davis-Bachall Scholar Program | Up to eight students will be chosen to participate in this all-expense-paid summer-study program.
| January 21st | Scholarship Site |
Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship | Students are selected based on scholastic ability, financial need, and seriousness of purpose. | January 23rd | **RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO STUDENT SERVICES** |
Union Plus Scholarship | Student must be a dependent child whose parent is a member in a participating union. | January 31st | Online App |
DAR National Scholarship | Open to all seniors, do not need DAR nomination or sponsorship | January 31st | Online App |
FEBRUARY | |||
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship | Open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited college or university. | February 1st | Online App |
Elks Legacy Scholarship | Must be a child or grandchild of an Elks member | February 6th | Online App |
McDonald's Hacer Scholarship Program | Open to seniors; Must have a 2.8 or higher GPA; Must have one parent of Hispanic heritage | February 7th | Online App |
South Dakota High School Coaches Association Scholarships | There are 4 scholarship opportunities aimed at senior student athletes from South Dakota | February 10th | Scholarship App Site |
Northern & Basin Electric Cooperative Scholarships | Must be a dependent of a member-cooperative employee or member-cooperative customer; Must plan to attend a college/university/technical school in the fall; Academic excellence, participation in school and community activities, and work experience will be considered | February 10th | |
Dakota Energy Line Worker Scholarship | Students planning to enroll in Powerline Construction & Maintenance at Mitchell Tech | February 10th | |
Dakota Energy Electrician Scholarship | Students planning to enroll in an Electrical programs at Mitchell Tech | February 10th | |
South Dakota DAR Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution and is a direct descendant of a United States Military Veteran | February 11th | |
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship | Open to seniors who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer at some point in their life | February 15th | Online App |
Ramia Boersma Memorial Scholarship | South Dakota students who are pursuing a degree in Education; Must be son or daughter of an active or retired SDEA/NEA member | February 15th | Online App |
Gordon Horgen Scholarship | South Dakota Native American students planning to enter the teaching profession | February 15th | Online App |
Davidson Fellows Scholarship for Gifted Students | Open to high school students | February 15th | Online App |
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need, whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial service industry | February 16th | Online App |
Stratford Community Theater Scholarship | Seniors who have shown outstanding school and community involvement | February 17th | |
Yankton College Scholarship | Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA; 21 or higher ACT composite score; planning to attend a private post-secondary school | February 24th | |
Annis I Fowler/Kaden Scholarship | Senior must have a 3.0 or higher GPA; Plan to major in Elementary Education; Must attend either BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD | February 25th | |
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship | Student must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota | February 25th | |
South Dakota FFA Scholarship | High school senior who is a current member of FFA. Preference is given to those planning to major in an agricultural related area at a South Dakota post-secondary institution. | February 25th | Online App |
Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships | Female high school senior planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. | February 28th | Online App |
Esther S. Smith Memorial Scholarship Minerva Chapter #5 | Senior must be a student from one of the Aberdeen high schools or from the high schools surrounding Aberdeen, which include Ipswich, Frederick, Warner, Leola and Edmunds Central | February 28th | |
March | |||
Dacotah Prairie Museum Scholarship | Open to seniors from Brown County who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota | March 1st | |
NSU Freshman Scholarship | Seniors who have applied to and been accepted to NSU | March 1st | |
NSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend NSU in the fall | March 1st | |
Dakota State University General Scholarships | Seniors planning to attend DSU in the fall | March 1st | Fillable Scholarship App Online |
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest | Open to all seniors - This is for the Billboard PSA contest | March 1st | Online App |
American Chemical Society Scholars Program | Must be a US Citizen | March 1st | Online App |
SEG Scholarship | High school senior planning to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. | March 1st | Online App |
WRCA Foundation Scholarship | High school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA. | March 1st | |
Junior Achievement of South Dakota Scholarship | High school senior who has participated in any Junior Achievement elementary, middle school, or high school program. | March 1st | |
Central High School Music Scholarship | Seniors who have participated in 16 terms of high school music and will enroll, participate, and pass a course in Music in the fall | March 1st | |
South Dakota Nursery and Landscape Association High School Scholarship | Open to high school seniors who are planning to pursue employment in the Green Industry. | March 1st | |
American Agri-Women Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships | Open to 18 year old high school seniors. Must be the daughter or close relative of a farmer, rancher or other person employed in Agriculture. Must show financial need and knowledge of or work experience in Agriculture. | March 1st | |
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship | Current high school senior or undergraduate student Attending a four-year institution in the US or plans to obtain a four-year degree 3.0 GPA or higher (recommended) Passion for food, agriculture and/or natural resources Intention to pursue a career in the food, agriculture and/or natural resources industries | March 9th | Online App |
Dacotah Bank Scholarship | SD and ND high school seniors whose families currently have an account with Dacotah Bank, or Dacotah Insurance, or Dacotah Trust | March 10th | |
Curtis Marvin Hohn Scholarship | Seniors planning to attend a public or private college, university or technical school in South Dakota | March 10th | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Open to female students ages 16-19 who have involvement in volunteer work and local or student government | March 11th | |
South Dakota Sheriff's Association Scholarship | Students planning to major in Criminal Justice and seeking a career in Law Enforcement | March 11th | |
Horatio Alger Scholarship for HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS | Must be a full time high school JUNIOR; Must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary school in the United States; Must demonstrat critical financial need; Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 15th | Online App |
Horatio Alger Targeted Scholarships for High School Seniors | Must be a full time high school Senior; Must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary school in the United States; Must demonstrat critical financial need; Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 15th | Online App |
Brad Orr Youth Wrestling Scholarship | Available to Central High School or Roncalli High School Seniors; Show academic achievement; Show dedication to the sport of wrestling in the Aberdeen wrestling program | March 15th | |
Dacotah Bank Hatterscheidt Scholarship | Fifteen $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to CHS Seniors! Must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA, show financial need, and has been accepted and plans to attend a post-secondary school in the fall. | March 15th | *Mail completed application and all required materials to: Dacotah Bank Attention: Cassie Backman, CTFA Dacotah Bank PO Box 1210 Aberdeen, SD 57402-1210 |
BHSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend BHSU in the fall.
| March 15th | Fillable Scholarship App |
SDSU Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend SDSU in the fall
| March 15th | Scholarship Link |
Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund | High school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college/university; | March 15th | Online App |
Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship | Seniors with a 3.9 or higher GPA; have a 28 or higher ACT composite score; planning to attend a 4-year college/university in South Dakota | March 15th | Online App |
Joe Foss..."An American Hero" Scholarship | Senior with 3.5 or higher GPA; have a 21 or higher ACT composite score; demonstrates characteristics of an American Patriot | March 15th | Online App |
Kimberly Rose Means Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship | Must be an enrolled member of a South Dakota Native American Tribe; have a 2.0 or higher GPA; have participated in school and community activities; possess the desire and ability to accomplish his/her goals | March 15th | Online App |
Osmann Family Native American Scholarship | Seniors of Native American descent, who have a 2.5 or higher GPA; have participated in school and community activities, and plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | March 15th | Online App |
Fool Soldier Scholarship | This award is open to descendants of the Fool Soldiers, and must be able to prove their ancestry; have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school; and have financial need. | March 15th | Online App |
Rush Family Scholarship | Must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who are children of full time employees of North American Truck & Trailer, Inc. & Subsidiaries that plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education in the fall. Applicants must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | March 15th | Online App |
Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.2 or higher GPA | March 15th | |
South Dakota Fire Service Scholarship | Must be a son or daughter of any member of a fire department in South Dakota or an active member of a junior fire department in South Dakota | March 15th | |
Louie Family Foundation Scholarships | Open to current high school seniors who will be attending a college/university in the fall. | March 15th | Online App |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | High school senior living with a disability | March 15th | Online App |
Howard Memorial Fund Scholarship | Open to students who are planning to attend Northern State University | March 17th | |
Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union Educational Scholarship | Must be a member of Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union | March 17th | |
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Student must have 3.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; must rank in 90th percentile in both Math and Critical Reading on SAT 1 or ACT composite scores; must pursue a degree in Engineering or related Science through an ABET accredited program | March 21st | Online App |
Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship | Student must be an active and registered member of the Aberdeen Gun Club; Must attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota or neighboring state; | March 23rd | |
FEEA Scholarships | Student must be the child, step-child, or legal dependent of full or part time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years | March 24th | Online App |
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship | BBB Foundation provides three $2,000 scholarships for each service area: Omaha & Southwest Iowa Lincoln & Greater Nebraska Kansas Plains South Dakota. | March 24th | Online App |
Resource Conservation Speech Contest | Open to all South Dakota 9th-12th grade students | March 25th | |
4-H Youth in Action Awards | Open to students who are members of 4-H | March 29th | Online App |
Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club Scholarship | Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota who shows financial need | March 31st | *Application says a different deadline - but they have extended deadline to March 31st* |
Grand Lodge, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of South Dakota Scholarship | Student must plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota; Must have a family connection to a member of the Masonic fraternity | March 31st | |
Order of the Eastern Start - South Dakota Scholarship | Open to high school seniors. | March 31st | |
SD Association of Conservation District Employees Memorial Scholarship | Senior who is ranked in the upper half of the graduating class; Must attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota and major in an Agricultural/Conservation related field | March 31st | |
Western Agency Scholarship | Student must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall | March 31st | |
First District Development Company Scholarship | South Dakota senior who has a 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; must attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota and major in Business/Finance | March 31st | |
Cobell Scholarship | Both a Merit and Needs Based Scholarship available to any student who is an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe | March 31st | Online App |
Mitchell Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend MTC | March 31st | Online App |
Western Dakota Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend WDT | March 31st | Online App |
Lake Area Technical College Freshman Scholarships | For incoming freshman planning to attend LATC | March 31st | Online App |
Build Dakota Scholarship | FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP!! | March 31st | Online App |
Clark County Riders Scholarship Program | Seniors planning to attend a Technical School in South Dakota; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA | March 31st | |
Folds of Honor Scholarship | Senior must be the dependent of a military service member and must be planning to enroll in am accredited college/university/technical school program | March 31st | Online App |
Web Water Scholarship | Must be a senior who resides within the WEB Water service area and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall | March 31st | |
Aberdeen Knights of Columbus Scholarship | Scholarships available to members of either Sacred Heart Parish or St. Mary's Parish in Aberdeen | March 31st | |
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | Open to high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA
| March 31st | Online App |
APRIL | |||
USD Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and is planning to attend USD in the fall | April 1st |
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Scottish Rite Book Grant | Senior planning to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | April 1st | |
South Dakota Association of Towns & Townships (SDATAT) Scholarship | Student must attend school in South Dakota | April 1st | |
ASD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS! | |||
NEW SCHOLARSHIP! Class of '72 Scholarship - In memory of classmates lost | For CHS seniors exhibiting financial need, academic excellence, excellent character, community service and athletic excellence. | April 1st | |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP! David Lust Scholarship | For CHS seniors and graduates demonstrating passion, purpose and potential. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need may be considered | April 1st | |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP! Beth Reitz - Walth Education Scholarship | For CHS senior demonstrating excellent character and academic achievement who are planning to major in education. Preference given to special education/speech pathology. | April 1st | |
CHS Class of 1971 Scholarship | CHS Seniors who demonstrate financial need, have a work history outside of school as well as academic achievement and community service. | April 1st | |
Ray Hollan Memorial Scholarship | CHS seniors majoring in music, demonstrating excellent character, and have a passion for community involvement. | April 1st | |
Huff Construction Inc. Building/Construction Trades Scholarship | CHS Seniors who are pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Carpentry. | April 1st | |
Russ Keen Memorial Scholarship | CHS seniors or CHS graduates currently in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, and pursuing a degree in Communications or Journalism. | April 1st | |
Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall and major in FACS or Education | April 1st | |
Committed to the Community - Mike Miller Scholarship | CHS Seniors with community involvement | April 1st | |
Dean Kranhold Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills, excelled academically, participated in co-curricular activities and shown involvement in community and school groups/events | April 1st | |
Jeanette Hurrell Memorial Scholarship | CHS Seniors planning to earn a 4-year degree in Nursing | April 1st | |
Kurt Kruger Memorial Scholarship | CHS Senior who demonstrates excellent character, a passion for community service, academic excellence, and involvement in school activities; Student must plan to major in Education | April 1st | |
Kyburz-Carlson Building/Construction Trades Scholarship | CHS Seniors who are interested in careers in the building/construction trades industry | April 1st | |
Professor Virginia L. Dixon, Class of '63 Scholarship | CHS Senior female student who had challenging family circumstances requiring her to work to help support her family or care for a family member | April 1st | |
Sally J. Couser Memorial Scholarship | CHS Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution and major in a certified health-related field | April 1st | |
Visual Arts Scholarship | CHS senior who plans to pursue a degree in Art, Graphic Design, Structural or Construction Engineering, Interior Design or Architecture | April 1st | |
CHS Hall of Fame Scholarship | CHS Senior planning to attend a 4-year college/university, who have demonstrated leadership skills, academic excellence, participated in both athletic and fine art activities and have shown involvement in civic or community groups/events | April 1st | |
Sanford Health Scholarship | CHS seniors pursuing healthcare-related degrees from post-secondary schools in North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota are encouraged to apply for five $2,000 awards. Applicants must have participated in school activities and shown determination for classroom academic achievement. | April 1st | |
Johnsen-Herschleb Scholarship | CHS Seniors who have a 2.8 or higher GPA, have demonstrated leadership throughout high school, and are interested in the field of Business or Fine Arts | April 1st | |
Joshua Hinderks Scholarship | CHS Senior pursuing a degree in the medical field, preference given to students majoring in Chiropractic or Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy or Sports Medicine. Student must demonstrate excellenct character and show financial need. | April 1st | |
Jerry Slaby "In Pursuit of a Law Career" Scholarship | CHS senior planning to pursue a degree in Law with the career goal of becoming a lawyer. Student must show academic achievement and mature character. | April 1st | |
Aberdeen Central High School PTA Scholarship | CHS Seniors whose parent/guardian is a member of the CHS PTA and has a 2.5 or higher GPA | April 1st | |
Aberdeen City PTA Scholarship | CHS Senior whose parent/guardian is a current member of a PTA group for at least one year | April 1st | |
Inez Taylor Walter Scholarship | Senior planning to attend a college or university in South Dakota or North Dakota and major in Nursing | April 1st | |
USA Softball Scholarship | Any senior who has been involved in a South Dakota ASA program, or who has a parent/guardian who has played softball in the program, for at least 3 years | April 1st | |
Project Yellow Light PSA Scholarship Contest | Open to all seniors - This is for the video and/or radio PSA contest | April 1st | Online App |
NFU Foundation's Stanley Moore Scholarship & the Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymour Scholarship | Must be a Farmers Union member | April 1st | |
PEO Chapter BX Scholarship | Aberdeen area seniors who plan to attend Northern State University, Presentation College or Cottey College | April 1st | |
SDACTE Scholarship | SD high school seniors attending any SD Technical School OR applying or been accepted into on of the following fields at any SD University: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing , Agricultural Education, or Family Consumer Science Education | April 1st | Online App |
Perry and Doreen Evans Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors ; Must have 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA | April 1st | |
Howard Memorial Fund | Seniors from Brown County who plan to attend a South Dakota college | April 1st | |
Donald H. Quimby Memorial Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors | April 1st | |
SD Weed Fighters Scholarship | Open to South Dakota high school seniors. Must attend a South Dakota post-secondary school. Must major in one of the following:
| April 1st | Fillable Scholarship App |
AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship | Current high school Senior, must write an essay describing the impact of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families, or the communities | April 1st | Online App |
Day County Coyote Hunt Scholarship | Senior must be immediate family (based on IRS Family Definition) of a current or former SD National Guard soldier & desire to further their education. Graduating senior must be 19 years or younger, from an accredited high school during the year of application. | April 1st | |
American Legion Legacy Scholarship | Children of post 9/11 veterans who dies on active duty or who have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater. | April 1st | Online App |
American Indian Education Fund Scholarship | Open to Native America, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian students (student or one parent must be enrolled and able to provide documentation) | April 4th | Online Fillable App |
DSG Education Connection Fund Scholarship | Student must reside in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota or Wisconsin. | April 5th | Online App |
Sanford Health Network Scholarship | Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in a healthcare-related field | April 7th | Online App |
Dakota Relays Gold Medal Scholarship | South Dakota senior track and field athlete who has participated in a Howard Wood Dakota Relay and has committed to attend a college/university and continue a track and field career | April 12th | |
Hagen-Harvey Memorial Scholarship | Seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American Tribe and plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota | April 14th | |
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota; Awards are primarily based on community involvement, personal character, and financial need | April 15th | |
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Seniors must be a member of the Aberdeen Federal Credit Union and have a 2.5 or higher GPA | April 15th | |
Aberdeen Education Association Scholarship | CHS Seniors who plan to attend a South Dakota post-secondary institution and major in Education; student must rank in the upper half of the graduating class | April 15th | |
Ethel Case Scholarship | CHS senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall and major in Education; who has been involved in extracurricular activities and shows financial need | April 15th | |
Evelyn "Evie" Kienow Scholarship Application | CHS senior who is the top third of the graduating class, who attended Lincoln Elementary and are planning to attend NSU in the fall. | April 15th | |
Steve Risager Aberdeen Optimist Scholarship | Aberdeen area senior who has been active in community affairs | April 15th | |
Kids Chance of South Dakota Scholarship | Student in good standing who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution. Must be a dependent of a parent who suffered either an on the job fatality or injuries that have had a significant effect on family income. | April 15th | Online App |
South Dakota Grand Commandery Knights Templar Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend a state Technical Institute in South Dakota. | April 15th | |
America Bank and Trust Scholarship | Student must be a graduating high school senior in 2023 Must be attending a South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota university, vocational school, or community college in the fall of 2023 Fall enrollment must be on a full-time basis | April 15th | Online App |
Elliott Economics/Tennis Award | CHS senior who played varsity tennis and took Economics in high school | April 20th | |
South Dakota Aviation Association & Ariel Guidance Solutions Scholarship | All Applicants must be sponsored by a SDAA Member. The award can be used for continued education at a college, university, technical school or approved flight training program for a future career that is related to or will benefit the Aerial Application Industry. | April 20th | Scholarship Info Page Fillable Scholarship App |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP! Central High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship | Open to CHS seniors who have taken at least 2.0 credits of CTE coursework throughout high school. Student must have a 2.5 or higher cummulative GPA Student must have scored a Bronze or higher on the NCRC exam Student must plan to further education at one of the Technical Colleges in SD in the fall after graduation. | April 21st | |
Deanna Mauck E-Learning Scholarship | Senior who plans to attend Northern State University, have taken one or more NSU E-Learning classes, and earned a B or higher | April 21st | |
Resource Conservation Speech Contest | Open to 9th-12th grade high school students | April 22nd | |
Student-View Scholarship | Seniors who plan to attend an a post-secondary institution in the fall | April 23rd | Online App |
Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest | Open to Juniors & Seniors | April 28th | Online App |
Sheriff Dale Elson Memorial Scholarship | Open to seniors on Brown, Marshall, Day and Roberts counties. Student must plan to pursue a 2-4 year degree in Criminal Justice or Social Services at a South Dakota post-secondary school. | April 30th | Online App |
Scott Hegge Memorial Scholarship | Open to high school seniors within a 50 mile radius of Aberdeen, SD | April 30th | |
FCU Stanley Moore Scholarship | Open to Farmers Union members and their children in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. | April 30th | |
Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship | Open to seniors planning to attend college in South Dakota or North Dakota. Student must be pursuing an education in a field related to the Mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health) - this may include health professions, science and research, social services, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, etc. | April 30th | Online App |
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Paradigm Challenge Scholarship | Open to students 18 yrs and younger | May 1st | Online App |
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship | Open to female students who are planning to study an ABET accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing. | May 2nd | Online App |
Associated General Contractors of South Dakota Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter Scholarships | Seniors planning to enroll in construction related education programs at a technical institution or college/university | May 2nd | Online App |
Aberdeen Home Builders Association Scholarship | Seniors planning to enter the Building Trades field of study | May 14th | Fillable Scholarship App |
B. Davis Scholarship | Open to all 11th & 12th grade students | May 21st | |
Full Circle Scholarship | Student must be registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member; Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA; Must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution | May 31st | Online App |
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Abbot & Fenner Scholarship | Open to all seniors | June 12th | |
South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) Scholarship | NeedHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; | June 15th | Online App |
Big Sun Scholarship | Open to all senior athletes | June 19th | |
South Dakota Golf Association Scholarship | Senior golfers planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, have a golf history and have lived in South Dakota for at least two years | June 30th | Fillable Scholarship App |
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James H. Jenssen Scholarship | South Dakota high school senior with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA. | July 15th |