2020 South Dakota Scholarships
South Dakota is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for South Dakota universities is a whopping $10,947.00 and the total cost of attendance is $25,395.00. 72% of student graduates in South Dakota graduate with an average debt load of $31,895.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in South Dakota turn either to scholarships or student loans.
These SD scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in South Dakota, and any South Dakota resident regardless of their interests or background. South Dakota scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of SD students or SD residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!
While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for South Dakota residents.
How much total award money and scholarships are available for SD residents?
There are 147 scholarships totaling $423,769.00 available to South Dakota residents. You can easily browse through all 147 scholarships below.
How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in South Dakota?
Moms in South Dakota are eligible for all the same scholarships as SD residents. Therefore, the 147 scholarships worth $423,769.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.
How many scholarships are available for college students in South Dakota?
147 scholarships worth $423,769.00 are available for college students in SD. In addition, we encourage current college students in South Dakota to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in South Dakota for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in South Dakota:
Northern Arizona UniversityHumboldt State University
Adams State University
Fort Lewis College
Colorado Mesa University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Delaware State University
Lynn University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Albany State University
Georgia Southern University
Piedmont College
Hawaii Pacific University
Boise State University
Idaho State University
Lewis-Clark State College
Aurora University
Anderson University
Indiana State University
Buena Vista University
How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in South Dakota?
147 scholarships totaling $423,769.00 are available for high school seniors in SD. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.
Do I need to be a resident of SD to apply to these scholarships?
Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for South Dakota residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to SD students and residents, as well as others across the country.
$10,000 Scholarship
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$1,000 Easy Money Scholarship
We love this scholarship because the name doesn't lie - it's easy money. Many scholarship applications make you jump through hoops and require tons of essays and questionnaires. This scholarship application could not be more simple and straightforward.
Beau Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant should preferably be a non-resident student who is a former member of the Boy Scouts of America with strong moral character and an orientation toward the outdoors. Financial need required.
Learn MoreSun Devil Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling for the fall semester as a full-time student. Applicant will be automatically considered for the award once they have been admitted to the university.
Learn MoreTuition Exemption Scholarship for Nonresidents
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana, have high standardized test scores, and an excellent academic record, especially in English and math.
Learn MoreNonresident Fee Waiver
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana and have a commendable academic record.
Learn MoreAdmissions Academic Scholarship - Non-Resident
Applicant must not be a Florida resident.
Learn MoreUA Scholar
Applicant must be an out-of=state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 30 and 31 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1330 and 1390).
Learn MoreRegional Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time, matriculated freshmen who is a graduate from a high school outside of New York State.
Learn MoreNon-Resident Academic Full Tuition Scholarship
Applicant must be a nonresident of Utah. Selection is based upon GPA, test scores, leadership, activities, and accomplishments.
Learn MoreNon-Resident Academic Partial Tuition Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior who will be an entering freshman and who is not a resident of Utah. Selection is based upon scholastic record.
Learn MoreNational Scholars Program
Applicant must not be a resident of Michigan or Ohio.
Learn MoreMark Twain Nonresident Scholarship
Applicant must rank in top 50% of graduating high school class, have a minimum composite ACT score of 27 (combined SAT I score of 1210), and be a resident of any state except Missouri.
Learn MorePresident's Out of State Scholar Award
Applicant must be an incoming non-New York state resident admitted as an undergraduate freshman in Group I or Group II of the SUNY admissions matrix. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, maintain residence outside of New York state, and live in a university residence hall. The Director of Admissions...
Learn MorePresident's International Scholar Award
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, maintain a residence outside of New York and international student status, maintain normal academic progress, live in a university residence hall, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The Director of International Education will choose the award recipients based on their admissions application and transcript....
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