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