Current College Students

Awarded to a full-time medical student. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited medical school
• Enrolled in clinical courses studying complementary and alternative therapies
• Demonstrates a financial need

Awarded to current college students of Norwegian descent. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third year at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Demonstrates a financial need

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; This award is renewable for one additional year if requirements are met and if funds are available

Awarded to current high school or middle school teachers. Eligibility requirements include:

• Currently pursues a graduate degree in Education, English or Language Arts at any accredited college or university
• Has a minimum of two years of teaching experience in English or Language Arts
• Currently teaches English or Language Arts at Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD, or is a graduate of Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD, and currently teaches English or Language Arts

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; Recipients can re-apply for this award in succeeding years

Awarded to a former graduate of any high school in Sioux Falls, SD. Preference is given to applicants pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education and who have plans to work in a middle school setting. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university in South Dakota
• Pursues a degree in education
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Demonstrates motivation to succeed in a teaching career and enthusiasm for working with children

Awarded to a current college student. Preference is given to women; however, men who fit the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply. Eligibility requirements include:

• 24 years old or older
• Pursues an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in Sioux Falls, SD
• Has completed at least one semester of a minimum of six credit hours
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrates a financial need

* Recipients can re-apply for this award in succeeding years

Awarded to a current college student pursuing a degree in education. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university in South Dakota
• Pursues a degree in education
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Participates in school and community activities
• Demonstrates motivation and commitment to the teaching profession

* This award is renewable to recipients in their third year for one additional year if requirements are met and if funds are available

Awarded to a current college student pursuing a degree in business. Eligibility requirements include:

• Maintains residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota (may attend school outside of the area) or attends an institution of higher education in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota
• Fits into one of the following categories:
  • Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university and has completed at least one year of undergraduate study;
  • Enrolled full-time in a graduate program;
  • Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college and have completed at least one semester;
  • Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college, have completed at least one year, and plan to continue studying at a four-year college or university. In this case, the award will be paid to the college or university upon proof of enrollment.
• Pursues a degree in business
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of business in American Society
• Demonstrates a motivation and ability to succeed in a chosen field of study
• Demonstrates academic excellence and community involvement

* Multiple scholarships are awarded; Previous recipients will not be considered for another award

Awarded to a nontraditional student who is continuing their education. Eligibility requirements include:

• 24 years old or older
• Resides in Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, or McCook counties in South Dakota
• Enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours per academic term at an accredited educational institution
• Has successfully completed a minimum of six credit hours in a degree-granting program

Awarded to a current college student. Preference is given to applicants who plan to serve as a youth minister in the Sioux Falls area. Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university
• Plans to pursue a career in youth ministry
• Participates in school activities, volunteer projects and employment
• Demonstrates a financial need