Outside Scholarships

Black and Lee Scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Criteria:

• A student must be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15^th, 2013
• Be attending a post-secondary institution by the Fall of 2013
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Fully complete the application online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php.
  • The application incudes an essay: Write a valedictorian essay/speech that is no longer than 1000 words. 
  • The essay/speech should fulfill two goals: it should convey a “sending off” message to the members of a graduating class; it should also inspire graduating students to leave the comfort and security of their school with a full heart, ready to embark on a new adventure.

Application: Available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php

2013 SDTA Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000 (3)

Deadline: May 31, 2013

Criteria:

• The SDTA Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed at least two semesters of a multi-year program at any of South Dakota’s accredited post-secondary education institutions. 
• Applicants must be majoring in a program with technical skills or a field of study that is particularly useful for work in the telecommunications industry. 
  • These majors include, but are not limited to: Telecommunications; Information Systems Technology or Management; Satellite Communications; Health Information Technology; Office Technology Specialist; Programming Specialist; Network Specialist; Engineering (Computer Science or Systems, Electrical, CAD, Software, Industrial, Communications Systems, Network Security); Technologies or Computers  (Communications Systems Engineering Technologies, Computer Programming, Computer Software Specialist, Computer Systems or Software, Computer Applications, Satellite Communications, Utilities Technologies, Network Technician, Internet Apps Developer, Laser/Electro-Optics, Marketing, Network Administration, System Administrator); Technology Education; and Communication Arts (Graphic or Mass Communications, Commercial Arts, Multimedia/Web Development.)
• The applicant must be a member/customer or have parents that are member/customers of an SDTA member company.
• Persons who have previously been awarded an SDATC Memorial Scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Application: To apply or for more information visit http://www.sdtaonline.com/  or stop by the Financial Aid Office.

Caretenders Scholarship Program

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 31, 2013

Criteria:

• To be eligible you must be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the US or Canada starting the fall of 2013.
• Answer the Essay question: as a student who has still yet to choose a career path, it may seem a little absurd to even consider thinking about what your retirement will look like. However, decisions you make over the course of the next few years can have a drastic impact on how your retirement years are spent. 
• In 1000 words or less write an essay that answers the following questions:  1) What age do you plan to retire? 2) How much money do you think you will need to have saved prior to retiring?  3) What are some of the key decisions you will make in your life to ensure you can retire at the age you want? 4) What are some of the biggest mistakes people make that hinder their ability to live comfortably in retirement?  

Application: To apply go to http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca/management.php

LM Scholarship Program

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 31, 2013

Criteria:

• To be considered eligible for the LM scholarship you must be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program that is 2 years of length or greater by September 2013, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Write an essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. 
  • Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.

Application: Application is available online at http://www.forklifttraininginsurrey.com/apply.php.

South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 31, 2013

Criteria:

• The SDTA Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed at least two semesters of a multi-year program at any South Dakota accredited technical school or two semesters at any other accredited post-secondary higher education institution in South Dakota.   
• Applicants that attend a post-secondary higher education institutions must be majoring in a program with technical skills or a field of study that is particularly useful for work in telecommunications industry. 
• The applicant must be a member/customer or have parents that are member/customers of an SDTA member company.

Application: For more information on participating SDTA companies or to apply go online to www.sdtaonline.com,  call SDTA at 605-224-7629, or stop by the Financial Aid Office.

Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: June 1, 2013

Criteria:

• To be eligible a student must be attending school full-time in the fall and can be enrolled in any level of their undergraduate degree program. 
• High School seniors who will graduate this year are considered eligible. 
• A student must have a GPA of 205 or higher in their last academic year. 
• A student must have contributed at least 10 hours of volunteer, unpaid, service within their community over the last 12 months with one organization. 
• Please ensure that you have completed this amount of hours with one organization and that a person within that organization is willing to confirm. 

Application: To apply fill out the application online at http://www.southsurreydentists.com/apply.php prior to June 1, 2013.

Vacation Roost

Amount: Two $2,500

Deadline: June 1st for August Award and November 1st for January Award

Criteria

• Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age and be accepted to and/or attending a full- time higher education program at an accredited institution of learning.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA based on the previous year's academic performance.
• 1,000 Word Essay – Write an essay of 1,000 words or less on the topic "How internet marketing has changed the world of business." Although not mandatory, we encourage you to publish your article online.
• Outline of Career Objectives – In 500 words or less, describe your career objectives and how online marketing fits into your goals. Explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your academic and career pursuits. Consideration will be given to those who show an understanding of the connection between publishing content and online marketing
• Fill Out and Submit the Online Application

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.vacationroost.com/about-us/community/scholarships

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 14, 2013

Criteria:

• The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
• Write an essay about the topic "'What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by post-secondary institutions that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?"

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Show us your game day spirit on Instagram!

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 15, 2013

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States and may not be an associate or employee of any division of USDirect. 
• Applicant can be an incoming freshman, current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. 
• Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA, have taken either the ACT or SAT test. 
• Must be enrolling for the Fall 2013 semester.
• To apply:

1. 1. Take a photo of your favorite moment at your high school or college sporting event. 
   2. Post your photo on instagram with the hashtag #usdirectscholarship.  Also use hashtags for your school name and the team nickname. 
   3. Once you have posted your picture on instagram, copy your Share URL and plug it into the submission form with your full name, email address, and instagram username.

Application: To apply go online to http://www.usdirect.com/scholarship for application.

Sedary Associates Scholarship Program

Amount: $500

Deadline: June 15, 2013

Criteria:

• To be eligible for the Sedary Associates Scholarship a student must be a senior in high school, freshman, sophomore, or junior in college, be a resident of the US or Canada, and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. 
• Students are required to answer the essay question: there are many things a student must consider when choosing a college or university to attend. 
  • In less than 1500 words, identify the 5 most important things that you believe every student should consider when making their choice.

Application: To apply go online to http://www.divorcelawyerskelowna.ca/kelowna/1142/law_firms_kelowna_british_columbia.php for application.

FrontierBundles.com

• Applicant must be an U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
• Applicant may not be an associate (employee) of any division of Frontierbundles.com.
• Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test.
• Current freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014.
• Applicant may also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, who will enroll for fall 2013 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

CentryLinkQuote Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 30, 2013

Criteria:

• Submit 500 words or less, telling about your experience helping a friend or family member with an internet-related problem.
• Submit name and e-mail in the fields by June 30, 2013
• Share this scholarship on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+
• Applicant must be a US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the US and may not be associated(employee) of any division of CentryLinkQuote/
• Incoming Freshmen:
  • Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013, who will enroll for fall 2013 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
• Current Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors:
  
  • Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014.
• The institution must be accredited and listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants attending military academies are ineligible for this scholarship. All school transfers are subject to accreditation approval.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship

Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Amount: Three $4,000

Deadline: June 30, 2013

Criteria:

• To apply, submit a 500–1000 word essay along with your contact information to scholarship(at)paramountequity.com. Click here for Official Rules and Terms
• Must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or who will be enrolled by October 1, 2013.
• Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to be awarded this scholarship. Void where prohibited.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.paramountequity.com/scholarship/

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 30, 2013

Criteria:

• Students must be between the ages of 16 to 21, must be attending school in the fall of 2013, must have a 3.0 GPA or above, and must be a US or Canada resident. 
• Students are required to complete an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished with your schooling.

Application: For application go online to http://www.forkliftpartsmichigan.com/forkliftparts.php.

BestOnlineCollege.org- Undergraduate Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: July 1, 2013

Criteria:

• Submitt an 800-1,600 word essay about the following:
  
  • Why do you want to attend college and what is your motivation behind receiving an education?
  • What are your high-level goals in the next 5-10 years?
  • Why should you receive the scholarship over other applicants?

Application: http://www.bestonlinecollege.org/undergraduate-scholarship/

CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: July 1, 2013

Criteria:

• Complete a short onlie survey and submit an essay of 500-1000 words on "the CEO of tomorrow". Possible topics could include (but are not limited to) company structure, company culture or utilization of technology.
• Applicant shall be at least 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the fifty(50) United States and the District of Columbia.
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or be enrolled by November 1, 2013.
• Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and it's related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to be awarded this scholarship. Void where prohibited.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.ceo.com

Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship and Award

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: July 1, 2013

Criteria:

• Applicants for this award must live in or maintain residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County even though they may attend a school outside the area or they must attend a school in one of these two counties.
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in business and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of business in American Society.
• A motivation and ability to succeed, academic excellence, and community involvement are also a criteria for this award.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.sfacf.org

Walter Panzirer Family Public Safety Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: July 1, 2013

Criteria:

• Applicants must be the son or daughter, step-son, step-daughter, or adopted child of an active or former member of law enforcement.
• This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who is currently a resident, or who has formerly been a resident of South Dakota.  (current SD residents will be given preference.)
• Scholarship applicants can pursue and degree; however, applicants who are pursuing a field in Criminal Justice will be given preference.
• Applicants must attend a post-secondary education facility (after high school graduation). 
• In order to be eligible they must be in their junior or senior year by credit hours accumulated.  Or must be a student attending a post-secondary education facility in pursuit of an associate degree (first or second year student) at the time that the scholarship is awarded.

Application: To apply for this scholarship request an application and instructions from the Mitchell Area Crimestoppers 605-996-1700 Coordinator Don Everson. Completed application and all supporting documents must be returned to
Mitchell Area Crimestoppers Inc. Attention: Coordinator Don Everson, 201 W. 1^st Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301. 

In order to apply the application and all supporting documents must be received by Mitchell Area Crimestoppers Inc.  no later than July 1, 2013.

streamlinerefinance.net- Scholarship for Finance & Economics

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: July 12, 2013

Criteria:

• Applicant should submit an essay of 500-1000 words describing what they hope to accomplish during their career in the finance, economics, or investment fields.
• Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age or older and be accepted to or attending a full-time finance, economics, or investment program at an accredited institution of learning.
• Applicant must be attending the program within an accredited institution within the United States.
• Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa.
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on the previous year's academic performance.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.mortgagerefinancerates.org

Hovland Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Criteria:

• This scholarship is open to students who will be entering their junior year in the fall of 2013.
• Students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university and of Norwegian descent, with preference given to applicants from the Bomlo Community of Norway.
• Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.sfacf.org

Coupon Community CouponCommunity.com Scholarship Program

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: July 31, 2013

Criteria:

• Applicant must be 18 years old.
• Applicant must be currently attending a college or university, or will be attending in the fall of 2013.
• Applicant must have a min. 3.0 GPA based on the previous school year's academic performance.
• Complete a 400 word essay on how to save money in college.

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.couponcommunity.com

Domo Scholarship for Business Management

Amount: $2,500 (2)

Deadline: July 31, 2013

Criteria:

• Complete the online survey at http://www.domo.com/company/scholarship and write a 500-word essay

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://www.domo.com/

Campus Explorer Exclusive Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Deadline: Monthly rolling deadline

Criteria:

• Be legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are are least 16 years old at the time of entry
• Monthly $1000 giveaway, designed to help students pay for their higher-education expenses
• Every Month a new scholarship will be announced with a winner selected randomly from the entrants

Application: To Apply visit https://www.campusexplorer.com/campus-explorer-scholarships/

America's Best Blogging Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Biannual/Ongoing

Criteria:

• Pick your favorite presidential candidate
• In 300 words or less, tell us why that candidate has your vote

Application: To Apply, visit http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship

StayFitInCollege.org Scholarship

Award: $700

Deadline: Every 7th of the month

Criteria:

• Any student that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply.
• Each Applicant will be asked to fill out a one-page application, and provide the campus address/location of their College Fitness Center.

Application: For more information and/or how to apply go to: http://www.stayfitincollege.org/scholarship-awards.html

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships – Year round opportunities year review periodically

Award: Varies $500 - $2500

Deadline: Throughout the year based upon the specific scholarship administered by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

Criteria:

• Varies based upon major, residence, year in college or may include involvements
• Visit the site for more information

Application: To Apply, visit the main Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation and link to the scholarships based upon your qualifications http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=6

The Alert Scholarship - ALERT - The drug and alcohol abuse prevention magazine by Golden West Publications

Amount: $500

Deadline: Open until awarded

Criteria:

• You must currently be a high school senior, and your high school must be located in the following states:
• South Dakota, Alaska, Colorado,Idaho, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5
• You must have plans to attend college and the college can be in any state
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5
• Essay = 650 – 800 words on drug and alcohol abuse prevention

Application: For more information and/or to apply go to: http://alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant

Amount: Up to $3000

Deadline: Open

Criteria:

• Female, continuing student in the United States or Canada
• Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life
• Within 24 months of completing her educational goal
• Must be sponsored by a P.E.O. organization, if you don't have one, please contact the DSU Scholarship Office

Application: To Apply, visit http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies

The ESA Foundation Scholarship

Amount: ESA Foundation will award up to 30 $3000 dollar scholarships

Deadline: May 15th

Criteria:

• Must be a high school senior, or college freshman, sophomore or junior
• Are pursuing a degree leading to a career in computer or video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into the program)
• Have a GPA or 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Are a U.S. Citizen

Application: To Apply, visit http://aim.applyists.net/esaf

Mary Chilton Chapter: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount: $2000

Deadline: Open

Criteria:

• Descendant of a Vietnam Veteran
• Must be attending a college, university, or technical school in South Dakota
• student needs to provide proof of their relationship to the South Dakota Vietnam Veteran
• A copy of the Veterans military record
• Letters from two references outside of the family
• Submit a transcript for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years plus a list of Senior subjects and a summary of community service activities in your school, church, community, and family
• An essay of 200 words or less on “What impact the Vietnam War has had on American History”

Application: To Apply Contact, Mary Chilton Chapter NSDAR    520 S First Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104   Telephone: 605-271-2595 or Email:DAR@midconetwork.com

Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $1000 per semester

Deadline: August 1, 2013

Criteria:

• Students must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours
• Scholarships are for any approved course of study at any accredited college or university
• Recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible, and be enrolled full time each semester

Application: To Apply, visit http://www.dakotaindianfoundation.org/home0.aspx or pick up an application in the Financial Aid Office.

Savvy Saver Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2500

Deadline: December 15, 2013 at 11:59pm Central Time

Criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college or university)

Application: TO enter submit a complete scholarship Application online at http://www.offers.com/scholarship

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship

Amount: Two $10,000 dollar scholarships and Four $5,000 scholarships

Deadline: July 31, 2013

Criteria:

• Student must be a legal U.S. resident
• Enrolled as a Graduate or Undergraduate Student at an accredited College or University for Fall 2013
• Have a declared major of biology, chemistry, bio-chemistry, or related field
• Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Freshman must have a High School GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application: To Apply, visit http://www.thermoscientific.com/PierceScholarship and follow the all the online directions to complete an application form and all other required documents

Historical Photograph Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Deadline: May 8, 2013

Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the U.S.
• Incoming Freshman must be a current high school student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and have either taken the SAT or ACT test
• Must also be earning a diploma or GED and will be enrolled for Fall 2013 at an accredited University
• Current Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and be enrolled full-time at an accredited University for Fall 2013

Application: To Apply, visit http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship