Essay

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

You’ll need an application letter summarizing your experience and why you’re applying.

Cover letter

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

How do I get my official high school transcript?

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

SDSWMA Scholarship

The SDSWMA Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to students in South Dakota studying environmental and solid waste management fields.

Work Sample

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

SDAPHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

The SDAPHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship offers $2,000 for South Dakota students pursuing careers in construction or plumbing.

Jerry Wheeler Scholarships

The Jerry Wheeler Scholarships support South Dakota students pursuing retail careers with awards up to $3,500. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

How do I create a resume? 

RMCMI Technical Scholarship

The RMCMI Technical Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students in trade programs interested in mining. Apply now!

Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship

The Ty Eschenbaum Foundation offers scholarships up to $25,000 for South Dakota high school seniors diagnosed with cancer pursuing post-secondary education.

ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in six Midwest states. Apply online.

What is a scholarship portal?

Watertown Area Community Foundation Scholarships 

Watertown Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation for South Dakota students. FAFSA required. Awards start at $1,000.

Black Hills Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Apply for Black Hills Area Community Foundation scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. High chances of winning!

Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for nursing students in select U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.

Robert J. Green Undergraduate Student

The Robert J. Green Undergraduate Student award offers $1,000 to civil engineering students in MN, ND, and SD. Apply now!

$1,000 NCITE Undergraduate Scholarship

The $1,000 NCITE Undergraduate Scholarship supports civil engineering students in MN, ND, and SD. Apply now!

Rita H. Walsh Scholarship

The Rita H. Walsh Scholarship provides $2,000 for South Dakota residents pursuing a nursing degree. Apply now!

The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

PFund Scholarship

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship

The Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship offers $1,000 to male registered nurses in South Dakota for educational support. Apply now!

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in medical practice management fields. Apply now if you reside in the Midwest!

Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Davis Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for students pursuing construction-related degrees in select Western states.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship

RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in mining or engineering fields across select Western states.

SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship Program

The SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship offers $3,000 annually for students pursuing STEM degrees at select colleges in five states.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

The Gordon Hay Scholarship

The Gordon Hay Scholarship offers a $5,000 award to students in the Charlotte region pursuing careers in non-performance theater arts.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Davis Memorial Scholarship

The Davis Memorial Scholarship awards $5,000 to roofing students in select Western states. Apply with a form and recommendation letter.

Stanley Moore Scholarship

The Stanley Moore Scholarship provides $1,500 awards to Farmers Union members and their children in five states. Essay required.

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans, offering $500 to $5,000 for students in the Midwest with Korean heritage.

Central Chapter Scholarship

The Central Chapter offers two $1,000 Engineering Scholarships for South Dakota seniors attending local universities. Apply by April 8th.

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

NIADA Regional Scholarships

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Art Project

 First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest

ADL Midwest invites students to the First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest with awards up to $5,000. Open to grades 6-12.

North Central Region 9 Scholarship

The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.

NACA Northern Plains Regional Student Leadership Scholarships

NACA Northern Plains offers $500 scholarships for undergraduates in student activities or services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.