Scholarships

We Believe in the Power of Education

So we harness the power of philanthropy to help build the thought-leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Supporting Area Students

We’re proud to award more than 70 competitive scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.
 

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Choose your path to begin your scholarship search and start your application today:

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I'm currently a high school senior.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an application for federal grants, work-study and loans - all students are encouraged to complete it.
  • Scholarships that require a demonstration of financial need will require the Student Aid Index (SAI) from your FAFSA Submission Summary.
  • If you are not applying for federal aid, select "I am not requesting Federal Student Aid" in the search-and-match tool.
apply for fafsa

You may be eligible for multiple scholarships.
  • Our application begins with the interactive search-and-match tool.
  • Use the checkboxes to the left to select the scholarships you wish to apply for.
  • Create an account to begin your application(s).
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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2026
Begin your application
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I'm currently a college student or a nontraditional student.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an application for federal grants, work-study and loans - all students are encouraged to complete it.
  • Scholarships that require a demonstration of financial need will require the Student Aid Index (SAI) from your FAFSA Submission Summary.
  • If you are not applying for federal aid, select "I am not requesting Federal Student Aid" in the search-and-match tool.
apply for fafsa

You may be eligible for multiple scholarships.
  • Our application begins with the interactive search-and-match tool.
  • Use the checkboxes to the left to select the scholarships you wish to apply for.
  • Create an account to begin your application(s).
helpful tips

Application Deadline:
March 15, 2026
Begin your application

Every Scholarship Has a Story

We're grateful to the donors behind our scholarship funds, which provide life-changing opportunities for area students to pursue their educational dreams.

Meet Our Scholarship Donors

Scholarship Payments

  • Awards are payable in one installment and will be divided by the educational institution between the fall and spring semesters of the upcoming academic year.
  • Our scholarships are intended to supplement other financial aid and may be applied toward tuition, fees and course-related expenses. Room and board, travel and research costs are not covered.
  • Our scholarships may not be used at for-profit educational institutions.

Do you have more questions about our scholarships?

Contact Jamie Weyh, program associate, at jweyh@sfacf.org or 605-336-7055.