Scholarships
Southeast Technical College offers students several scholarship opportunities: Build Dakota Scholarships, Early Childhood Workforce Support Scholarships, Southeast Tech Scholarships, Seed For Success Scholarships and CTE Academy Scholarships.
Build Dakota Scholarships
Start building your career here, and learn which programs are eligible for this full-ride scholarship.
Early Childhood Workforce Support Scholarships
Hit the ground running, graduate with no debt and start your career in early childhood education.
Southeast Tech Scholarships
Current and newly accepted students to Southeast Technical College are eligible for Southeast Tech Scholarships that are funded through the Southeast Technical College Foundation. These scholarships are funded by annual and endowed gifts. The scholarships typically range from $500‒$1,000, and each scholarship has unique eligibility criteria.
The scholarship application window for academic year 2023-24 will run from Jan. 1‒March 31, 2023.
Seed for Success Scholarships
Land a $5,000/year scholarship ($10,000 total if received as a first-year student). 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. Preference will be given to students who provide an employment record during high school.
Career & Technical Education Academy Scholarships
Southeast Tech awards scholarships to eligible students who have completed courses at the Sioux Falls School District's Career and Technical Education Academy.
The scholarship application window for academic year 2023-24 will run from Jan. 1‒March 31, 2023.
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 $5,000 over four years 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.
- 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 2023 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.
-
Stipend of $500 per year for school
-
Rent assistance up to $300
-
Fuel assistance for transportation
-
Grocery assistance
-
East River Area
-
800-726-9026 or 605-367-5300
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.
Information is available at this site on the board of nursing web page: https://doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing/Scholarship.aspx.
There are several scholarships available online for students attending technical schools.
The Sioux Falls Business and Professional Women’s Organization awards annual scholarships to women pursuing a post-secondary education. Both traditional and non-traditional students are eligible to apply. Please complete the following application and submit by May 15th to be considered for our annual scholarship awards.
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.
AWARD DATE: FALL 2023
- Resident of South Dakota with preference for a permanent legal resident of a county in District 4 (Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Marshall, McPherson, Spink and Walworth counties).
- Enrollment in any accredited standard baccalaureate nursing program in South Dakota.
- Senior nursing student in good academic standing at time of award (Fall).
- Preference for active involvement in South Dakota Student Nurses Association (include discussion of involvement).
- Letter of recommendation from a staff nurse or a nursing program peer that discusses the applicant’s patient advocacy, patient education, compassion and leadership.
- Personal Statement addressing career goals: specifically considering education, research, and service, as well as commitment to participation in professional organization(s) after graduation (500 words or less).
- Current South Dakota resident.
- Current South Dakota RN license.
- Member of SDNA for at least one year.
- Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field in an accredited program with the goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program
- Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i.e., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s in nursing program.
- Career goals and personal qualities congruent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes
- Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service.
- Current South Dakota resident.
- Current South Dakota RN license if an RN.
- A student pursuing a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in nursing.
- Demonstrates the qualities of patient advocacy, patient education, compassion and leadership.
- Current South Dakota resident.
- Current South Dakota RN license.
- Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing (preferred) or a related field in an accredited program.
- SDNA membership preferred.
- Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes of education, research and service.
- Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service.
- South Dakota resident.
- Documentation of enrollment in Semester 1 or 2 of a standard undergraduate nursing major at an accredited South Dakota baccalaureate nursing program.
- Documentation of tribal enrollment (form BIA-4432) or tribal ID.
- A Personal Statement reflecting specific examples of the qualities of patient advocacy, patient education, compassion and leadership that you plan to demonstrate as a registered nurse. Limit statement to 500 words or less.
Providing $10,000 in Financial Assistance to Military Veterans and their Families Pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Related to Technology
The HotelPlanner Scholarship Program was designed to provide financial assistance to veterans of the United States military, along with the spouse/partner and children of U.S. military veterans, who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree related to technology.
HotelPlanner recognizes the incomparable commitment made by the brave men and women of the military who fight to keep the country safe. As such, it is committed to support those individuals who choose to pursue a college degree and are in need of additional funds to help defray the costs of higher education.
As the leader in booking group and individual hotel travel online, technology is at the heart of everything HotelPlanner does and critical to the success of its business. Similarly, companies, governments and military operations around the world are increasingly dependent on those who understand and work with technology. This scholarship is intended to grow the pool of qualified individuals by helping to make their education in technology a reality.
-
Summer - Apply by Aug. 15 / Notified by September
-
Fall - Apply by Dec. 15 / Notified by March
Scholarship Search Engines
- FastWeb's free scholarship search includes more than 600,000 scholarships worth more than $1
billion. FastWeb also offers expert advice and how-tos on financial aid, scholarships,
selecting a major, choosing a career and more. FastWeb is provided completely free.
- At careeronestop search more than 7,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities.
- Tuition Funding Sources -- Established in 1987, TFS is a privately owned website exclusively sponsored by Wells Fargo.
Do you have questions about scholarships? Call the Southeast Tech Admissions Office at 605-367-6040 or email scholarships@southeasttech.edu.
