SD Technical Institutes Critical Needs Workforce Scholarship

The following technical institute programs of study have scholarships available:

LAKE AREA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE:  Energy Operations; Energy Technology; Precision Machining; Precision Machining EDegree; Robotics EDegree.

MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: Architectural Design & Building Construction; Automation Controls (SCADA); Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology; Farm Power Technology; Heating & Cooling Technology; Industrial Controls; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Information Systems Technology; Precision Technology Specialist; Telecommunications; Welding & Manufacturing Technology.

SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: Automotive Technician; CIS/Systems Administration; Civil Engineering Technology; Computer Network Security; Computer Programing; Computer Science; Diesel Technology; Electronics Technology; Land Surveying Science Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Mechatronics; Plumbing; Welding.

WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Science; Electrical Trades; HVAC Technology; HVAC/R Technology; Network Administration & Security; Precision Machining; Transportation Technology; Welding.

See attached link for more information and application.

 

 

The Buzz Bonus Scholarship

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY:  http://www.bhsu.edu

This scholarship is awarded upon admission to incoming freshmen who are 1) in the top 1/3 of their graduating class; and 2) have a minimum composite ACT of 21. Scholarsjhip amounts vary depending on the students ACT score with annual awards of $500 (21-24), $750 (25-26), $1,000 (27 or higher) and are renewable for three years if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and takes 30 credit hours per academic year. 

 

The Dakota State University Champion Scholarship

DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY:  http://www.dsu.edu

This scholarship is renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative DSU GPA of 3.0 or greater and is continuously enrolled with a minimum of 12 DSU credits per semester (fall/spring). Three scholarship exist including the Presidential Champion ($2,150 per year for those with a 28-16 ACT), Merit Champion ($1,650 per year for those with a 24-27 ACT), and Achievement Champion ($500 per year for those with a 21-23 ACT). All three scholarships required a high school GPA of 3.0 or greater and no separate scholarship application is necessary. 

 

Northern State University's WolfPACT Scholarship

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY: http://www.northern.edu

This scholarship is the largest guaranteed scholarship in South Dakota. NSU is offering more money to college students when they need it most! The WolfPACT program is siple. Students with an ACT of 30 or higher are guaranteed $12,000 over 4 years; ACT scores of 28 or 29 qualify for $11,000 over four years; scores of 24 to 27 qualify for $7,000 over four years; and scores of 21 to 23 receive $5,000 over four years. To apply, send a completed admission application, application fee, high school transcript and ACT score before March 1, 2016. The WolfPACT scholarship is for new freshmen only. The scholarship website is:  http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/wolfpact.aspx

 

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

SD SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY: http://www.sdsmt.edu

All students who have been accepted for admission are considered for scholarships on an academically merit-based system. Most prestigious for new students is the Surbeck - $7,000 each year for four years. Departmental scholarships are determined at the discretion of individual academic departments and may be available to both incoming and continuing students. The scholarship website is:  

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/finaid/scholarships

 

Jackrabbit Guarantee Program

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY: This scholarship is a commitment by SDSU to award a minimum of $1,000 in academic scholarship aid per year for four years to eligible undergraduate students. In order to qualify, students must achieve a composite score of 24 or higher on the ACT or a 1090 on the SAT (math and verbal only), and be a first time freshman student attending the main SDSU campus in Brookings. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours from SDSU in each academic year (fall and spring semester).

 

Coyote Commitment Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA: http://www.usd.edu

This scholarship is a renewable program ranging from $2,000 - $12,000 ($1,000 - $3,000/yearly). The scholarship is renewable for eight consecutive semesters at either a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA, determined by the individual scholarship, with March 15 as the priority date for full consideration. All departmental and premiere academic scholarships are awarded via the USD Online Scholarship application at: 

http://admissions.usd.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.cfm