Scholarships For WHS STudents

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Scholarships with upcoming deadlines:
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution                                      
Criteria: Seniors planning to enroll 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, 2021

Elks Vocational Scholarship                             
Criteria: Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary technical or vocational program. Applicants shall have no immediate or long-range plans to pursue a baccalaureate degree program.   Application is available in the counseling office. 
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 15, 2021 (not postmarked but delivered)
 
South Dakota State DAR Scholarship for Military Descendants
Criteria: Any high school senior or student receiving an accredited high school diploma or GED, who plans to attend an institution of high learning, is a resident of South Dakota and is the direct descendant of a United States Military Veteran is Eligible.  This includes legally adopted descendants.  The term “Veteran” refers to former and current members of the United States Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard.  Application information is available in the counseling office. 
Award: $500
Deadline: February 12, 2022

College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Criteria: The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to class of 2022 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)


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