Scholarship Manager

Deadline: Closed at this time

Want to apply for Northern Scholarships? It just got easier! This one application is your key to over $350,000 in scholarship opportunities at Northern!

Application: Scholarship Manager

Striving Solo Parent Scholarship

Deadline: September 16, 2024

Summary: Offers financial relief to single parents pursuing higher education. To be eligible for the award, you must be a single parent, and:

• Be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States for the Spring 2024 semester
• Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0

Essay required.

Application: Single Parent Scholarship  I  Daniel Bacalis Law Scholarship  TX

SGS Scholarship

Deadline: October 1, 2024

Summary:  Offers a one-time $1,000 scholarship for students aiming for excellence and outstanding performance. Available to undergraduate or graduate student attending a recognized university in the United States.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. university or college

Essay required.

Application: Sports Gear Swag Scholarship

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

Deadline: November 27, 2024

Summary: Offers a one-time $1,000 scholarship for current or aspiring law students who wish to bring a positive change to family law practice and policy. Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are, or will be, enrolled in an accredited college or university for Spring 2025.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a legal resident of the United States
• Must have a GPA of at least 2.5

Essay required.

Application: Justice in Family Law Scholarship

Suneet Singal Scholarship

Deadline: December 10, 2024

Summary: Offers a one-time $1,000 scholarship to one undergraduate or graduate student in any field of study.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States
• Must have a GPA of at least 3.0
• Must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and community service

Essay required.

Application: Suneet Singal Scholarship

Dr. Vidal Sheen Grant for Healthcare Students

Deadline: December 15, 2024

Summary: Offers a one-time $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a strong academic record in healthcare related studies. Available to students pursuing degrees in medicine, phlebology, biomedical engineering, or related fields.

Essay required.

Application: Dr. Vidal Sheen Grant for Healthcare Students

Dakota Corps Scholarship Program

Deadline: Varies

Summary: The Dakota Corps Scholarship Program is now open! Students can log in to the new scholarship application site to review the scholarship library, which has a list of all available scholarships offered by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

To be considered for the scholarship you must: 

• Have graduated from an accredited South Dakota high school with a GPA of 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Home school students will be allowed to provide supplemental information to qualify if the information for this requirement is not available.
• Have 27 ACT composite or superscore or greater (or the SAT equivalent).
• Agree in writing to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received plus one year, or scholarship funds will convert to a loan.
• Apply for the Dakota Corps Scholarship for a school period that begins within one year of high school graduation, or within one year of release from active duty of an active component of the armed forces.
• Be an incoming freshman at a participating South Dakota college as an undergraduate student in a program that will prepare the student to work in a critical need occupation.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national

Application: Visit South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarship Portal

Innovation in Education Scholarship

Deadline: 20th of each month

Summary: LA Tutors provides students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, college, and graduate students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). 

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

Application: Visit Innovation in Education Scholarship  I  La Tutors 123

SDSWMA Scholarship

Deadline: See website

Summary: Applicant must be a South Dakota resident planning to pursue a career that supports protection and enhancement of our natural resources and environment, the solid waste industry and/or related fields. Requires three letters of reference and a cover letter that contains required material.

Application: Visit SDSWMA Scholarship Program

Citizens Scholarship

Deadline: See website

Summary: Applicants must be high school students 16 years and older, undergrads, graduate students, and parents and legal guardians of any of these students. Applicants can enter into scholarship drawing monthly

Application: Citizens Scholarship

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Summary: Offers awards of $5,000 for children and spousal dependents of military personnel. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Application: Gilman-McCain Scholarship

College Ave Scholarship

Deadline: None

Summary: One $1,000 College Ave Student Loans scholarship. One winner each month. Applicants may apply monthly.

Application: Visit College Ave Student Loans Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes

Psychology Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

Summary: Must be seeking undergraduate or graduate degree; multiple scholarships available.

Application: Visit Psychology Scholarships

South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarships

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

Deadline: See website

Summary: Applicants must be South Dakota students who attended an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Requires composite ACT score of 24 or higher, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and completion of the high school course requirements commonly known as the Regents Scholar curriculum. Guaranteed to all students who qualify, $7,500 over four years.

Application: Visit South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

HOWARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: The 2024-2025 application cycle for Howard Memorial Scholarships has closed. New applications will be available in early 2025.

Summary: Applicants must be residents of Brown County OR plan to attend Northern State University regardless of where they live. Requires application, page one of the federal income tax return, and a transcript. Scholarships up to $3,000 available.

Application: Closed at this time