College Students

Awarded to a full-time medical student. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited medical school
• Enrolled in clinical courses studying complementary and alternative therapies
• Demonstrates a financial need

Awarded to current college students of Norwegian descent. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third year at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Demonstrates a financial need

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; This award is renewable for one additional year if requirements are met and if funds are available

Awarded to current high school or middle school teachers. Eligibility requirements include:

• Currently pursues a graduate degree in Education, English or Language Arts at any accredited college or university
• Has a minimum of two years of teaching experience in English or Language Arts
• Currently teaches English or Language Arts at Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD, or is a graduate of Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD, and currently teaches English or Language Arts

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; Recipients can re-apply for this award in succeeding years

Awarded to a former graduate of any high school in Sioux Falls, SD. Preference is given to applicants pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education and who have plans to work in a middle school setting. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university in South Dakota
• Pursues a degree in education
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrates motivation to succeed in a teaching career and enthusiasm for working with children

Awarded to a current college student pursuing a degree in education. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university in South Dakota
• Pursues a degree in education
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Participates in school and community activities
• Demonstrates motivation and commitment to the teaching profession

* This award is renewable to recipients in their third year for one additional year if requirements are met and if funds are available

Awarded to a current college student pursuing a degree in business. Eligibility requirements include:

• Maintains residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota (may attend school outside of the area) or attends an institution of higher education in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota
• Fits into one of the following categories:
  • Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university and has completed at least one year of undergraduate study;
  • Enrolled full-time in a graduate program;
  • Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college and have completed at least one semester;
  • Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college, have completed at least one year, and plan to continue studying at a four-year college or university. In this case, the award will be paid to the college or university upon proof of enrollment.
• Pursues a degree in business
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of business in American Society
• Demonstrates a motivation and ability to succeed in a chosen field of study
• Demonstrates academic excellence and community involvement

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; Previous recipients will not be considered for another award

Awarded to a current college student. Preference is given to applicants who plan to serve as a youth minister in the Sioux Falls area. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university
• Plans to pursue a career in youth ministry
• Participates in school activities, volunteer projects and employment
• Demonstrates a financial need

Awarded to a graduating senior of an alternative school, or of a Sioux Falls area public or private high school, or who is a resident of the Sioux Falls area and has earned a GED. Eligibility requirements include:

• Plans to pursue a first year of higher education at an accredited college, university or technical school
• For graduates of a public or private high school: Maintains a cumulative GPA no greater than 3.0
• For graduates of an alternative school or who have earned a GED: No GPA requirement

Awarded to a graduating senior who is an enrolled member of a South Dakota Native American tribe or a South Dakota tribal member who is returning to school. Eligibility requirements include:

• Plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical school
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Participates in school or community activities
• Demonstrates the desire and ability to accomplish goals

Awarded to a resident of Lyon or Sioux County in Iowa; Rock County in Minnesota; or the state of South Dakota. Applicants can be graduating high school seniors, students who have earned a GED, home-schooled students or nontraditional students. Eligibility requirements include:

• Plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical school for the first time
• Plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field
• Participates in agricultural extracurricular activities
• Demonstrates a financial need

Awarded to residents of Minnehaha or Lincoln counties in South Dakota. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors or nontraditional students attending college for the first time. Eligibility requirements include:

• 25 years old or younger
• Plans to enroll in an accredited technical school in South Dakota or within 250 miles of Sioux Falls
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the last three years of high school

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; This award is renewable for one additional year if requirements are met and if funds are available

Awarded to a nontraditional student who is continuing their education. Eligibility requirements include:

• 24 years old or older
• Resides in Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner or McCook counties in South Dakota
• Enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours per academic term at an accredited educational institution
• Has successfully completed a minimum of six credit hours in a degree-granting program