Scholarships For WHS STudents

Last Updated - 9-12-19

Quest Bridge Scholarship Program
Criteria: Junior and Seniors; must have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles. For more information go to www.questbridge.org
Award: Up to a full four-year scholarship.
Deadline: September 26, 2019

AES Engineering Scholarship
Criteria: High school seniors attending a post-secondary educational facility.  Information is available at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Award: $500
Deadline: October 6, 2019
 
Horatio Alger National and State Scholarships
Criteria: Full-time senior, intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution; perseverance in overcoming personal adversity; critical financial need (preferably $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family); involvement in co-curricular and community service activities; minimum GPA of 2.0; be a United States citizen. For an application go to scholars.horatioalger.org.
Award: $6,000-$25,000
Deadline: October 25, 2019

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution                                      
Criteria: Seniors enrolled in an accredited public or private secondary school; demonstrates good citizenship (dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism). Applications are in the counselling office.
Award: Recognition, $250-$5,000
Deadline: Must be submitted to the WHS counseling office by November 1, 2019
 
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards                      
Criteria: grades 5-12; legal resident of one of the 50 states of the U.S.; has engaged in a volunteer activity. For an application go to http://spirit.prudential.com
Award: Recognition-$1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C.
Deadline: November 5, 2019
 
Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week
Criteria: Seniors; We are now accepting applications to be nominated for "Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week" a program that recognizes top seniors where students may be featured on KSFY and receive a scholarship.  You must be a member of a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.   If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and your electric co-op by email to Jennifer.Witt@k12.sd.us. 
Award: Featured on KSFY and scholarship money
Deadline: Application must be submitted by email to Jennifer.Witt@k12.sd.us by November 22, 2019
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South Dakota Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship For Military Descendants
Criteria: Senior receiving an accredited high school diploma or GED who plans to attend an institution of higher learning; must be a resident of South Dakota and is the direct descendant of a United States military veteran. More information is in the counselling office.
Award: $500
Deadline: February 15, 2019
 
TIP TOP TUX Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school.  For information go to www.tttuxprom.com/scholarships
Award: $1,000+
Deadline: March 1, 2020

College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Criteria: The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to class of 2020 high school students in the United States, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. There's no citizenship requirement. Class of 2021 students are eligible next year.  For more information please go to https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM85689-&rid=47678405
Award: $500 - $40,000 (varies)


Other Scholarship/College Search Websites
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegerank.net
www.zinch.com
www.sdmylife.com
www.questbridge.org
Horatio Alger - scholars.horatioalger.org/