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Exclusive South Dakota Scholarships to Apply to in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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The Best South Dakota Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Dec 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare (including mental health)
    • State: Kansas or Nebraska
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  2. Christian J. Vazquez - Acts 20:35 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christian Vazquez

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students so they can pursue their educational goals and go on to impactful lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Religion: Christian
    • Ethnicity: Latinx
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
    • State: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska or Illinois
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  3. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
    • Education Level: High school senior or above
    • Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
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  4. GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!
    All students are eligible
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  5. Wicked Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
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  6. Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!
    All students are eligible
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  7. Love Island Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.
    All students are eligible
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  8. Loxy Burckhard Love is Kind Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Webb Family

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Feb 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Loxy Burckhard by supporting students who live out the values of love, kindness, and dedication to their communities.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  9. Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gjoraas

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 29, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Interest: Must be planning to study education or science
    • Location: Must be in South Dakota
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  10. S3G Advisors NextGen Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sunil Agarwal

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Jun 13, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who plan to do big things by forging their own paths.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM, business, or other disciplines with a strong problem-solving or innovation focus
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Location: From the Midwest attending a Midwest state school
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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