Scholarships
Southeast Technical College offers students several scholarship opportunities: Build Dakota Scholarships, Southeast Tech Scholarships, Seed For Success Scholarships, Early Childhood Workforce Support Scholarships, CTE Academy Scholarships and Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Scholarships.
Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Scholarships
This scholarship, awarded in amounts of $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000, is provided by the Seed For Success Foundation, and is for eligible full-time students in the Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program. Preference is given to students with at least a 3.0 GPA. The Scholarship is renewable for persisting students if academic standards are met.
Early Childhood Workforce Scholarships
Hit the ground running, graduate with no debt and start your career in early childhood education. The Early Childhood Workforce Support Scholarship program covers 100% of tuition, fees, books, laptops and uniforms (all items related toward credit-bearing coursework) for the Early Childhood Specialist program and Early Childhood Leadership certificate.
Build Dakota
Start building your career here, and learn which programs are eligible for this full-ride scholarship. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Last year, Southeast Technical College received almost 600 scholarship applications and awarded 159 scholarships and all scholarship recipients had an industry partner.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships is closed.
Southeast Tech Scholarships
Current and new students to Southeast Technical College are eligible for Southeast Tech Scholarships that are funded through the STC Foundation. These scholarships are funded by annual and endowed gifts. The scholarships typically range from $500‒$2,500, and each scholarship has unique eligibility criteria.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships is closed.
Seed for Success Scholarships
Land a $5,000/year scholarship ($10,000 total if received as a first-year student as the scholarship is renewable for a second year). STC will award up to four full-time scholarships in one or two-year programs. You must possess a 3.0 GPA, both for initial award (high school GPA) and annual renewal (college GPA). Preference will be given to students who provide an employment record during high school.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships is closed.
Career & Technical Education Academy Scholarships
Southeast Tech awards $10,000 worth of scholarships to eligible students who have completed courses at the Sioux Falls School District's Career and Technical Education Academy. It is a competitive process.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships is closed.
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships
If you receive a South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, please notify the Financial Aid Office.
This scholarship is designated for the most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university or technical college in South Dakota that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides $7,500 over four years (for students starting in or after fall 2024) to a qualifying student who attends an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota.
More about the requirements, awards and application process can be found here.
Third-Party Scholarships
In addition to scholarships provided through Southeast Technical College, multiple local, state and federal scholarships are available for students.
We are offering four currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,000 in tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester! This scholarship is ongoing and will be available for both the spring and fall semesters each year.
Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com telling us who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
Please submit your essays by 12 p.m. EST on Oct. 15 for all spring semester applicants and by June 15 for all fall applicants. Winning scholarships will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment.
Winners will be selected by Nov. 15 for all spring contestants and by July 15 for fall applicants.
This is a permanent program that is offered every year and is open for submissions each spring and fall semester!
Who is eligible:
Only students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school seniors planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution are eligible to be awarded a scholarship through this program.
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.
Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
All applicants must include some form of proof of enrollment when submitting applications to scholarships@americanmuscle.com.
Two scholarships for $2,000 each are awarded twice a year (4 scholarships total) to
students who are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical
institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned
institutes. Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester and two scholarships
will be awarded for the spring semester each year.
Scholarship Details
At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission to serve the community that
supports us. We've recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational
programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal
to be involved in a meaningful way.
With that in mind, we are pleased to offer four $2000 scholarships to students pursuing
a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or
related fields of study.
Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester, and two scholarships will
be awarded for the spring semester each year.
Engineering Technology Students: ASHRAE is an organization that students should be involved with in order to be qualified for an ASHRAE scholarship. For more information visit their website: www.ashrae.org/students.
The AGC of SD is committed to a highly educated and trained workforce! The AGC of SD awarded over $84,000 in 2024 for students pursuing an education in a career field directly related to the construction industry. Applicants must have a good academic standing and be committed to working in South Dakota following graduation.
The Omaha chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, AITP,
in partnership with AIM and major financial support from Team Software Chad Nourse
Scholarship Fund, is offering several scholarships to help further the education of
students who are planning to attend or continuing to attend a college, university,
community college, or technical school in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, North
Dakota, or South Dakota. These scholarships are intended for students with a goal
of achieving an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information
Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field.
All applications are due by June 1, 2025.
The Can Man fund provides trade school scholarships to traditional and non-traditional students with roots in Custer and Fall River Counties in South Dakota. The Can Man Trade Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Roger Klein, Hot Springs beloved 'Can Man'.
- Sign up for a campaign.
- Complete the campaign (some take 5 minutes or less!).
- Upload a photo to show you completed the campaign.
Ten $1,000 College Scholarships Available!
Current high school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin who attend college in fall 2025 can register online now for a chance at one of 10 $1,000 scholarships. Parents can register their students.
The scholarship drawing has no requirements for minimum GPA or class rank, financial need, intended major or purchase. Winners are chosen in a random drawing.
That’s right—we’re giving away $1,000,000 for this year’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Through this program, we recognize people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. These are hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing. These are people who show up early, stay late, and bust their butts day in and out. It’s not for everyone. Hard workers are hard to find, but we know you’re out there.
The National Farmworker Jobs Program, administered through Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, has resources available to students and job seekers who meet eligibility criteria.
- Has worked as a Seasonal Farm/Ranch Hand in the last 2 years OR
- Has worked as a Migrant Farm/Ranch Hand in the last 2 years, AND
- Meets low-income guidelines AND
- Complies with Selective Service Registration
For individuals who are eligible for the program, her/his dependent family members automatically qualify as well.
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Stipend of $500 per year for school
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Rent assistance up to $300
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Fuel assistance for transportation
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Grocery assistance
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East River Area
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800-726-9026 or 605-367-5300
Franklin Krause is a lifelong farmer and small business owner in Roberts County, South Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota. Following his retirement, he moved to the Black Hills and became a valued Hermosa and Custer County, South Dakota resident. He strongly supports the younger generation in agriculture, church and charitable volunteering.
The Franklin Krause Foundation New Horizons Scholarship honors Franklin’s lifelong agricultural and small business career and philanthropic interests. Few scholarships are available for those non-traditional students that have decided to further their careers after being in the workforce for a while or specifically for skilled trade technical institutes.
This scholarship is available for residents of Roberts and Custer County, South Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota or contiguous counties. Recipients will be chosen by a standing committee representing a resident of the primary counties, educators and agricultural business owners. Scholarship amounts will vary over time but will be announced yearly on franklinkrausefountation.org. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a post-secondary degree in agriculture or business.
Niche, a market leader in connecting colleges with students and families, awards several scholarships each year. Criteria can vary, but many apply to any major.
Funding for the scholarship program is generated through a $10 fee charged to LPNs
and RNs at the time of licensure. The number and amount of each scholarship is determined
annually by South Dakota Board of Nursing, not to exceed $1,000 per academic year.
Scholarships may be used only for direct education expenses such as tuition, books,
and fees. Room and board are not considered direct educational expenses.
Eligibility & Instructions
Students in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN)and Advanced
Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) programs must submit the Scholarship Application directly to the Board.
RN and APRN applications are due by June 1 and awardees will be selected during the
July Board of Nursing meeting. All applicants will be notified of selection. Scholarship
payments will be made at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
LPN applications are due by October 1 and awardees will be selected during the November
Board of Nursing meeting. All applicants will be notified of selection. Scholarship
payments will be made at the start of the spring semester.
More information: https://www.sdbon.org/education/scholarship.asp.
The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.
Sanford Health is awarding multiple $1,000 scholarships to nursing students.
- Students must be enrolled in a nursing program pursuing either an associate's (ADN) or bachelor's degree (BSN).
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Optional: Letter of Recommendation
- Optional: Personal Statement
Applications are due April 18, 2025. For more information, contact bryan.wheeler@sanfordhealth.org.
The Sioux Falls Area Community foundation awards more than 70 scholarships to deserving students each year. Whether you’re preparing to graduate from high school, wrapping up a general equivalency diploma, or working toward your undergraduate or graduate degree, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to partner with passionate donors to administer a wide variety of competitive scholarships to help you achieve your educational goals.
The South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship Program provides one or more scholarships annually to students with directed studies relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, the environment, and other similar fields.
Eligibility
- Applicants should desire a career in a trade supportive to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, environment, and/or related fields.
- Students that are intending to enroll or are already enrolled at a South Dakota university, technical institution, or other post-secondary trade school. Applicants must intend to enroll for the fall semester.
- Applicants must possess a grade point average of 2.0 or greater
Part-time studies will be considered if applicant can show good cause for other than full-time studies and that the course of study is directed toward a degree, certificate or similar identification of graduation. - Students who have received an SDAEP scholarship in the past are eligible to apply each year.
- High school seniors are eligible to apply.
- Children and spouses of scholarship committee members are not eligible.
The South Dakota Bankers Foundation and CorTrust Bank are offering a $2,000 scholarship to a current college student interested in a career in banking or finance.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Award Notification: By April 30, 2025
The South Dakota Nurses Foundation (SDNF) awards scholarships and grants to nurses who reflect the foundation’s purposes of education, research and service. Since the foundation formed in 1999, its goal has been to award a scholarship to recipients who demonstrate SDNF purposes of leadership in practice, education and scholarship. Through the generous donations of SDNA nurses, as well as friends and families of nurses, the South Dakota Nurses Foundation is honored to be able to offer these significant scholarships and grants.
- Current South Dakota resident of one these locations (in order of preference): city of Britton; counties of Marshall, Brown, Day, Roberts, McPherson, Edmunds, Faulk or Spink.
- Student accepted into the nursing major and currently attending an accredited South Dakota pre-licensure registered nurse (associate or baccalaureate degree) program.
Contact Carman Timmerman, SDNF Scholarship Chair and SDNF Treasurer, at 605-391-4053 or carmantimmerman@gmail.com.
The South Dakota Soil and Water Conservation Society will offer two $1000 scholarships for students who are enrolled in an agricultural or natural resource conservation related major. The South Dakota Soil and Water Conservation Society has provided a scholarship annually since 1983, to a total of 87 students, giving $35,000 in assistance.
The Rees Scholarships were created to assist with the education of future HVACR and water heating technicians. Twice each year the foundation awards scholarships of up to $2,000 each to qualified students who are enrolled in an HVACR program at an accredited institution.
Awardees will also receive a free “Ready to Work” test from NATE, the nation’s largest nonprofit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.
The Wilson Amplifier’s "Amplify Your Future" Scholarship program is designed to support incoming and current students passionate about using tech to make the world a better place. Our goal is enable students to make positive impact in their communities.
- Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate
program in an accredited U.S. university or college.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Majoring in or planning to major in a technology, engineering, or communication-related field.
- $3,000 awarded to one deserving student each academic year.
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Do you have questions about scholarships? Call the Southeast Tech Admissions Office at 605-367-6040 or email scholarships@southeasttech.edu.