South Dakota Public Institutions have available tremendous opportunities regarding scholarships. The key is to decide early, even as early as January, which South Dakota university you wish to attend and then apply. Once accepted, apply for scholarships specifically granted through the selected school. You will be surprised how beneficial these scholarship awards are in meeting your financial college needs. See also the
Communities and South Dakota Scholarships for additional great scholarships to investigate and help you meet your financial resource goals.
Below are highlighted some of the special scholarships at each of the South Dakota Public Institutions.
School
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Scholarship
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ACT Score
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Amount
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GPA
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Admittance Deadline
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Website
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Buzz Bonus |
27 or higher
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$1,000 |
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Earliest is best. Considered based on when application to university is accepted. |
Buzz Bonus Info |
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25-26
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$750 |
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21-24 |
$500 |
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Presidential Champion Scholarship |
28 or higher |
$2,150 - 4 year renewable |
3.0 |
Rolling application. |
Presidential Champion Info |
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WolfPACT Scholarship |
30 or higher
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$12,000 (President's Meritorious Scholarship)
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3.0 |
March 1.
(All payable over 4 years)
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WolfPACT Info
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28-29
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$11,000 |
3.0 |
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24-27
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$7,000
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3.0 |
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21-23 |
$5,000 |
3.0 |
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Tech Challenge Scholarship |
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Admit to college by first business day of February. |
Tech Challenge Info |
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Jackrabbit Guarantee
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24 or higher
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$1,000 per year renewable scholarship
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January 25.
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Jackrabbit Guarantee Info |
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Coyote Commitment |
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$3,000 per year
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3.0 |
March 15.
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Coyote Commitment Info |