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Scholarships (301)


Adele Little Dog Education Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.
 




Agnes C. Rosenfelder Endowed Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • High School
    • All
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Allen & Marjorie Sperry Endowed Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • High School
    • All
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Alva LeRoy (Tad) Addy and Sandra Ruth (Turney) Addy Endowment



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Music
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizenship
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.
 




Aman Music Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Music
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  •  Preference will be given to a student in the following order
    • Mobridge, SD
    • Standing Rock Reservation Tribal
    • Any transfer student from Sitting Bull College
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.
 




Amanda May Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Art
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Amy and Michelle Emmert Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Early Child Development
  • Special Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Andrew Thomas Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.
APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • A Lead High School graduate
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Annette Christensen Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Music
  • Theatre
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Arthur W. Nelson Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • School of Business
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Barry and Sylvia Jankord Student Teaching Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $ annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Education
Class Standing:
 
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
  • Given to students during their student teaching semester
PREFERENCES
  • Students who intend to teach in grades K through 8 with desire to teach in the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Ben & Carol Henry Instrumental Music Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Music
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.50
  • High School
    • All
  • Residency
    • South Dakota
    • Wyoming
    • Nebraska
    • North Dakota
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student from South Dakota
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bernice Thorstenson Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a South Dakota resident from Walworth or Campbell County
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Betsy A. Bouton Memorial History Education Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Master’s
Major:
  • History Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizenship
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student from Zion, IL

Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Betty Lloyd Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student from Casper, WY
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Betty Richey Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student from West River, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




BHSU Fallbeck and Timmons Academic Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
  • Submit the following two essays:
    • 1,000 words explaining the reason you are attending college, how you chose your major, and your career goals
    • 500 words explaining the difficulties a non-traditional student faces when returning to college. Your plan for overcoming those difficulties and how this scholarship will help you implement your plan
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student with a 3.00 GPA or higher and who has completed a minimum of 45 credit hours
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




BHSU Family Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
  • Available funds are divided equally among candidates
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
  • Place of employment
    • ​​​​​​​Awarded to a student with who is either:
      • a full-time employee of Black Hills State University and is a half time student and is in good standing with a minimum 2.00 GPA
      • the child of a full time Black Hills State University employee who is a full-time student who is in good standing with a minimum 2.00 GPA​​​​​​​
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bill &  Mary Crosswait Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Residency
    • Western South Dakota
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a Spearfish High School graduate
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bill & Stirling Sage Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Art
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.5
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.
 




Bill and Julie Roberts Scholarship Fund



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Veteran
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bill and LeeAnn Collins Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Tourism & Hospitality
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.50
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a resident of South Dakota
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bill Bogard English Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • English
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Billy J. Sexton III Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Photography
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
PREFERENCES
  • Students from Spearfish, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Bronco Booster Club



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must participate on the Black Hills State University Rodeo Team
PREFERENCES
  • Students from Spearfish, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Energy (Business) Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $ annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Priority will be given to students who are customers or children of customers served by Black Hills Energy in South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana or Arkansas
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Energy (Communications) Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $ annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Communications
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Priority will be given to students who are customers or children of customers served by Black Hills Energy in South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana or Arkansas
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Energy (Graphic Design) Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $ annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Graphic Design
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Priority will be given to students who are customers or children of customers served by Black Hills Energy in South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana or Arkansas
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Energy (Mathematics) Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $ annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • Mathematics
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Priority will be given to students who are customers or children of customers served by Black Hills Energy in South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana or Arkansas
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills Pioneer / Seaton Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Communication
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
  • Credits earned through dual credit may be applied to required semester totals.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.5
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student pursuing a career in news media.
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Black Hills State CPA Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Accounting
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant.
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Blessed Kateri Tekawitha Endowed Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Accounting
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bob & Vicki Worth Scholarship - Business




The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
PREFERENCES
  •  Preference will be given to students from Sturgis Brown High School
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bob & Vicki Worth Scholarship - Office of Admissions



Awarded to a full time student.  Preference will be given to students from Sturgis Brown High School. Recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Bob & Vicki Worth Sturgis Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • Yes, up to four years
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
PREFERENCES
  •  Preference will be given to students from Sturgis Brown High School
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bonnie Jewitt Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Boston Petro-Rosalie Aslesen Violin Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.5
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.5
  • High School
    • All
  • Must have six years of prior violin lessons
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.
 




Brian and Sharon McKay Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.50
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Students who grew up on a ranch
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Brittany Thompson Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Political Science
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  •  Preference to students from Spearfish, SD the or the Black Hills
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bruce Page Hultgren Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Instrumental Music
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.30
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bryce & Clara Christensen -- Freshman Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
PREFERENCES
  •  Preference given to a graduate from Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Sturgis, or Lead-Deadwood High Schools
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bryce & Clara Christensen Business Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50​​​​​​​
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bryce & Clara Christensen English Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • English
  • English Teaching
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.75
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Bud & Josephine Jones Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to students who do not qualify for any other federal aid
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




CAMSE Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Mathematics
  • Science Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Carol A. Lundberg Math/Science Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Mathematics
  • Science
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • Residency
    • South Dakota
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




CASE Freshman Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • History
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
  • Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to students from Western SD, Carter County Montana, Crook or Weston County, WY
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Catherine Schmaltz Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Nursing
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
      • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student who graduated from a high school located in the Northern Black Hills
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charles V. Sederstrom Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • Residency
    • Lead, SD
    • Deadwood, SD
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to students with identified financial need
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charlotte Boner Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a resident of WY
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charlotte Forsberg Memorial Communications Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Communications
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charlotte Forsberg Memorial English Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • English
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a resident of WY
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charlotte Forsberg Memorial Theatre Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Theatre
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Charlotte Mayree Roebuck O'Neill Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.

 





CinKelVic Uttke Family Scholarship







Clara Morden Johnson Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.0
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Clarkson Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE

  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00

PREFERENCES

  • Preference given to students from Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Rapid City, or Buffalo, SD

Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.





Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.5
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.5
  • High School
    • All
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




CSA Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior non-traditional student, 24 years-old or older
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dale Brownell Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • Residency
    • Western South Dakota
  • Actively participating in community or student organization
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to Spearfish High School graduates. If a SHS graduate is not available, the recipient must be from western SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dale Sander Memorial Scholarship Fund



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Darleen Young Business Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Darleen Young Piano Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
  • Must have an interest in piano
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Darrell and Joan Bowman Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Science
  • Science Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dave Diamond Media Award



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Communication
Class Standing:
  • Junior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student participating in BHSU media including radio, TV, newspaper, podcasting, broadcasting, and photography
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




David and Carla Hillard Business Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business Management
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.50
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.50
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student whose studies emphasize Entrepreneurship, Finance, or Economics
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




David B. Miller Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a non-traditional Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing a degree in History. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.
The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • History
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Non-traditional
    • HS graduation date is greater than six-years from Award Year
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student whose studies emphasize Entrepreneurship, Finance, or Economics
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Delger-Krier Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to graduates from McCook Central High School in Salem, SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.

$4,000 for freshman year. Renewable for sophomore year.
Awarded to a non-traditional Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing a degree in History. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.
The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $4,000
Renewable:
  • Yes
    • For Sophomore year
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • McCook Central High School in Salem, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Derral R. Herbst Scholarship



The recipient must be studying chemistry, zoology, and/or botany with a GPA 2.7 or higher. The recipient must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester offered by BHSU. One half of the scholarship will be awarded in the fall and the other half in the spring. 
Awarded to graduates from McCook Central High School in Salem, SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.

$4,000 for freshman year. Renewable for sophomore year.
Awarded to a non-traditional Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing a degree in History. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.
The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • $4,000
Renewable:
  • Yes
    • For Sophomore year
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • ​​​​​​​McCook Central High School in Salem, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dick Mann Scholarship







Don and Darlene Swartz Education Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Special Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • Native American student
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Don Manning Scholarship - SD Hotel & Lodging Association



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
  • Residency
    • South Dakota
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Don Weiland Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
  • Residency
    • Western South Dakota
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a resident of Rapid City, SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Donald Young Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • History
  • Human Services
  • Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorcile Fowler Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorothy Ankrum Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.75
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student who was involved in 4H from a farming or ranching background
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorothy Beck Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student from SD, NE, WY, MT, or ND
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorothy Liebe Branch Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Music with a piano emphasis
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student from Lead, Deadwood, Spearfish or western SD
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorothy Morris Education Fund



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dorothy Viles Jacobsen Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
 
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • Member
    • Enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Douglas Bell Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • English
  • Theatre
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Greg Cooch Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Jim Morris Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
    • Must maintain a 2.50 GPA once awarded
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student with between a 2.00 to 3.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Malvin Skarsten Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary History Teaching
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Financial Need
    • Must complete a FAFSA for the awarding year prior to application deadline
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Max Durgin Math Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Mathematics
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Richard G. Kessel Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Photography
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Rick Boyd - KBHU-FM Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Communications
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student with an interest in broadcasting
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Thomas Timmons Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • English Teaching
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to a student with an interest in broadcasting
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dr. Tom Hills Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Political Science
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Dwayne LaFave Northern Hills Community Band and/or Belle Fourche Cowboy Band Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Music
  • Music Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
  • Student must be a participant in one or both:
    • the Belle Fourche Cowboy Band
    • Northern Hills Community Band
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given a to student who participates in both the Belle Fourche Cowboy Band and the Northern Hills Community Band
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




E.C. Mikkelsen  Education Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • ​Preference given to western South Dakota resident
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




E.C. Mikkelsen Business Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • ​Preference given to western South Dakota resident
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




E.C. Mikkelsen Mathematics Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Mathematics
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • ​Preference given to western South Dakota resident
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Eaton-Shipley Family Education Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.60
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.60
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • ​Preference given to western South Dakota resident
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Ed and Mary Furois Family Scholarship



Freshman Level student (20% award)
  1. Enrolled as a Black Hills State University in at least three (3) classes.
  2. Students that require continued academic accommodations.
*Example a Student with an IEP (Individual Education Plan) as a junior or senior high school student.
  1. Selection committee shall select a student that has completed the scholarship application.
*Emphasis will be based on the content of the student essay rather than the writing skills of the student.
  1. There is not a GPA requirement to encourage students to apply
Sophomore Level student (20% award)
 
  1. Enrolled as a Black Hills State University in at least three (3) classes.
  2. Students that require continued academic accommodations.
  3. Maintain a 2.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale

Distribution shall be a percentage of the available based on class level.

Freshman 20%
Sophomore 20%
Junior 30 %
Senior 30%
This scholarship is renewable each year if the student continues to meet the requirements set forth above.
 




Edith Gutsche Anderson Memorial Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • All
PREFERENCES
  • ​Preference given to student from Butte or Mead County
  • Varsity athletes are not eligible for this award
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Edward L. Houghton Business Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Elias Family Psychology Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Psychology
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • Student must have completed 48 credit hours to be eligible for award
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • Student must be a graduate of South Dakota High School
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Elizabeth Fritz Ruff Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Education
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 3.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
  • High School
    • All
  • Non-traditional
    • HS graduation date is greater than six-years from Award Year
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Emma Dippert-Dorothea Blyler Scholarship for Students of Music



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Music
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.00
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
  • High School
    • All
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Energy Laboratories



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physical Science
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
    • Student must maintain a 2.50 GPA
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to resident of South Dakota or Wyoming
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Erma Fiedler Mikkelsen Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Elementary Education
Class Standing:
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.50
    • Student must maintain a 2.50 GPA
PREFERENCES
  • Preference given to a student who displays characteristics of compassion and a sincere desire to help and encourage every child to reach their greatest potential
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Erwin & Joan Reimann Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Music
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
      • Student must maintain a 2.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Esther Kruse Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • English
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
      • Student must maintain a 3.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Evelyn O'Neill Looney Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Business
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
      • Student must maintain a 3.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Evertt and Joann Follette Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Science Teaching
Class Standing:
  • Sophomore
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 3.00
      • Student must maintain a 3.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Fassbender-Furois Photography Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Photography
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • High school unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.0
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
      • Student must maintain a 2.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Fayette & Wenona Cook Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Bachelor
Major(s):
  • Social Sciences
Class Standing:
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.00
      • Student must maintain a 2.00 GPA
Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




First Interstate Bank Scholarship



Awarded to a student from western SD pursuing a degree in Business. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA and will be required to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester. 




Flora Menzel Lee Memorial Music Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music or Music Teaching. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.20 GPA. 




Frances M. Ryther and John Swanson Single Parent Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student who is a single parent from WY. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA. Not available to Physical Education majors. 




Francis Farrington Farnham Family Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing any baccalaureate major. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need from SD, ND, WY, NE, or MT. Recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA.




Francis L. Waugh Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Communication or Photography. Preference will be given to someone planning a career in the Wildlife Management field, specifically, the SD Fame and Fish Department or CO Fish and Parks Department. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Frank L. & Nancy L. Mattern Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Accounting. Preference will be given to a student from Spearfish High School. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Freeda Summers Schroeder Education Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior class student with demonstrated financial need pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference given to a SD resident. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and to enroll in 14 credit hours each semester. 




Freeda Summers Schroeder English Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior class student with demonstrated financial need pursuing a degree in English. Preference will be given to a SD resident. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and to enroll in a minimum 14 credit hours each semester. 




Freedom Scholarship



The Freedom Scholarship is a public/private partnership scholarship made available through generous private donations and the State of South Dakota to assist South Dakota students with financial need. Eligible students must:
  • Maintain South Dakota Residency
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the awarding institution
  • Meet a minimum 2.00 GPA requirement
  • Be pursuing a baccalaureate degree
  • Graduate in five years or less
  • Commit in writing to live and work in South Dakota for three years post graduation. 
  • Acknowledge failure to meet any of these requirements will result in the conversion from scholarship to interest-bearing loan
Black Hills State University will offer this award annually to students as a part of their financial aid package with no additional application required. 




Friends of Music



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to student actively involved in one or more of the following groups: Concert Choir, Concert Band, Black Hills Singers, Black Hills Gold, Jazz Band, Dakota Chamber Orchestra, or Pep Band. Auditions are held February. New freshman applicants must preform live auditions or send in audition tape to the music Department, and must be in the top 40% of their graduating class. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Friends of Theatre Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Theatre. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Full Circle Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing studies in Pre-Health or Pre-Medicine. Priority will be given to a resident of SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Gary Moser Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Business. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA.




George Edward Martin Scholarship



Awarded to a Senior class student pursuing a degree in Business or Entrepreneurial Studies. Preference will be given to a SD resident. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




George Rinker Research Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing studies in DNA research. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Gladys Holst McFarland Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated leadership ability. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Goodman Scholarship for Critical Political Thought



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Political Science or History. Preference will be given to a graduate of a SD High School. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.5 GPA and to submit a short essay of 100 words or less writing to the following prompt:

In your opinion, what is the role and responsibility of government in a free society? Support your answer.




Grace K. Warring Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Visual Art. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Gracie Johnsrud Be the Light Memorial



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in Special Education or Elementary Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA. 

The award will be selected by the BHSU Student Union and Student Activities/Engagement staff with the assistance of the College of Education and Social Sciences. 




Hans Skak & Ida Pedersen Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA.




Harold McCleave Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing a degree in History, Human Services, Political Science, Social Science, or Sociology. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Hattie Mae Rose Saubers Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Hazel Karterud Fuerstenau Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics Teaching or Science Teaching. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA. 




Helen Mahoney Running & Raymond Running Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student from western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA. Minimum $1,000 each. 




Hood-Donahue Family Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours each semester. 




Howard L. & Elaine Perry Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore class student pursuing a degree in Business. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.70 GPA.




Hugo L. (Junior) & Ella Schloe Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Business. Preference will be given to 1 (one) Veteran student honorably discharged and 1 (one) Native American. 3.0 GPA. Graduate of a South Dakota High School.

50% of of the annual allocation will be awarded to four undergraduate students. 
10% of the allocation will be awarded to a MBA student who is a graduate of the BHSU School of Business. 




Irene Krogman Greenwalt Math Scholarship - Admissions



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics. Preference will be given to a student from Kimball, SD with a second preference to students from western South Dakota. If no students are available that meet the criteria, the donor wishes not to award the scholarship. 3.00 GPA.




Irene Krogman Greenwalt Math Scholarship - Math Dept.



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics. Preference will be given to a student from Kimball, SD with a second preference to students from western South Dakota. If no students are available that meet the criteria, the donor wishes not to award the scholarship. 3.00 GPA.




Irene Leedom Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a BHSU baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to the dependent of a BHSU employee. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits each semester. 




J. Gilbert & Trudy Hause



Awarded to a student pursuing a BHSU baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Jace DeCory Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to study accurate history, culture and language of native people of North America and South Dakota. Recipients(s) must be majoring in American Indian Studies and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. The recipient(s) must also enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester offered by BHSU.




Jacket Investment Club Scholarship



Annual scholarship awarded to an Economics or Finance major interested in pursuing Finance as a career choice. Recipients must be an active member of the Jacket Investments Club with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and be a junior or senior in the forthcoming semester. Scholarship only to be used for on-campus BHSU courses.




Jacket Ride



Awarded to a student veteran or active military member. 




James and Ivanka Dzierwa Family Scholarship Endowment



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student possessing a confirmed career interest in international development or be in pursuit of an International Studies minor, or pursuing a career in TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Second Language). The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.25 GPA.




James Memory Martin Scholarship



Awarded to a Senior class student pursuing a degree in Science Education. Preference will be given to a SD native. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship



Awarded by the Zonta Club of Spearfish.. Preference will be given to a student living or studying Business in a Zonta region/district. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA. 

Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are not eligible to apply.




Jerome A. Greene Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History, Political Science, or American Indian Studies. Preference will be given to a student intending to go on to graduate school. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Jerry and Sonia Nemec Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Psychology. Preference will be given to a student from Midland, Stanley, Jones, Jackson, or Haakon County. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Jill Pontius Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to a student participating in Instrumental Music. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Jim & Beth Benning - American Indian



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.
 




Jim & Beth Benning - Business



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a US Citizen. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.
 




Jim & Beth Benning - Education



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a US Citizen. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.
 




Jim & Beth Benning - Liberal Arts



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a US Citizen. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.

Any major in College of Liberal Arts




Jim and Beth Benning Scholarship - Office of Admissions



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a US Citizen. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.




Jo Marie Ruddell Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to an American Indian or International student. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits each semester.




Joann Follette Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshmen pursuing studies in Pre-nursing. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Jodi and Loren Garcia Scholarship



Full-time student majoring in Music Education. Graduate of a South Dakota High School. Preference will be given to a student from Sprearfish or Phillip. 




Joe and Elaine Floyd Scholarship



Awarded to a member of the Rodeo Team pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student from a rural (farm/ranch) background The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Joe Giacometto Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a graduate from Haakon County with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester.




John & Jane Buxton Greatest Need Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. Preference will be given to to a student with demonstrated financial need and involved in an extra-curricular activity, club, or organization. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.

Greatest need will be awarded during odd years 2017-2018, 2019-2020, etc




John & Shirley Johnson - Business Scholarship



Spearfish High School Graduate. Business major. 3.0 GPA




John & Shirley Johnson Scholarship - Office of Admissions



Preference will be given to a graduate of Spearfish HS. 




John A. "Jack" Riordan Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Tourism & Hospitality. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.

*Class taken off requirements as program is a two-year associate's degree.




John and Jane Buxton Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need and who is involved in any extra curricular activity, club, or organization. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.

Education scholarships will be awarded during even years 2016-2017, 2018-2019, etc.




John Edward Hess Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing  a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a SD resident who is a resident of a South Dakota Indian Reservation. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 16 credit hours each semester.




John T. Vucurevich Foundation Scholarships for UCRC students



Awarded to students who face low-income barriers and have been residing in the Rapid City/Black Hills area.




Joscelyn Blumenthal Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Environmental Physical Science. Preference will be given to a Native American student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.




Josef and Clare Meier Music Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to a student who intends to pursue a music profession. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




Joseph F. & Martha P. Nelson Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Science. Preference will be given to a student in the upper 10% of their HS graduating class with a composite ACT score of 28 (or SAT score of 1,260), has completed at least three years of mathematics and laboratory science with a grade of B or higher. The recipient will be required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of:  3.0 after the first two semesters 3.2 after the third and fourth semesters 3.4 after the fifth, sixth, and seventh semesters and successfully complete 30 credit hours of coursework during each academic year. Three letters of recommendation and a personal statement from the applicant describing their career interests and how the Nelson scholarship will help them toward that goal are required.




Joseph Levendusky Endowed Memorial Scholarship



Health Sciences major




Joy Termes Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Business. Preference will be given to a west river HS graduate. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Judy & Dan Dryden Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a graduate from a Rapid City HS. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA and to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.

Recipient(s) shall be residents of West River with a preference for graduates of Rapid City Public Schools.
Recipient(s) will be majoring in Special Education, Business Management, and/or Business Education.
 




Justin and Chris Varland Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Communications. Preference will be given to a student involved in Sigma Tau Gamma. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and enroll in 15 credit hours each semester.




Keith and Sandra Stover Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Math Teaching or Science Teaching. Preference will be given to a student from a midwestern state. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Keith Jewitt Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student who is pursuing a degree in History or Social Science. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Kelli Clarkson Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Photography. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Kenadi Jean Weis Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Special Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA. A student may not receive the award more than once. 




Kenneth Jay Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a new student pursuing a degree in English, English Teaching, Spanish, or Spanish Teaching. The recipient must maintain a 3.00 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. 




Ketel Thorstenson Scholarship



Awarded to a Freshman, Sophomore, or junior student pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.20 GPA.




Kevin Whirlwind Horse



Awarded to a Sophomore student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing  a baccalaureate degree at BHSU. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Kimberly Clark Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Art. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Kurt Bauer Memorial Theatre Scholarship



The recipient(s) must be majoring or minoring in theatre and maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA. 




Lantis Rodeo Foundation Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree participating on the Rodeo Team. 




Leo Orme Trust Scholarship



Awarded to a sophomore majoring in Biology. 2.5 GPA Preference to students for South Dakota and to students involved in extra-curricular activities




Leo Orme Trust Scholarship - Native American



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a credential in American Indian Studies. The recipient will  be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Lura Camery Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History, Human Services, Social Science or Sociology. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Lyle & June Wagner Native American Scholarships



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain 2.00 GPA.




Mabel M. Spencer Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA. 




Mae & Chester Garrett Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Art or Art Education. Preference will be given to a student from Sturgis or from western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Margaret Sullivan Scholarship



Enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester.
Completed 12 credit hours and in good standing as a student at BHSU.
3.0 GPA
Is a participant in a performing arts program including band, choir, music, theatre, or a member of the college radio station.
Preference will be given to a performing arts major.
Preference will be given to a student that has graduated from a Black Hills area high school or is transferring to BHSU after attending a community college in the area. 




Margaret Wengert Art Scholarships



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Art. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Margaret Wengert Music Scholarships



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Marguerite Vigna Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing  a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a student from western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.50 GPA.




Marie Giese Loveland Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.50 GPA.




Marilyn Frances Mindigo Art Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Studio Art. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in only BHSU institutional courses. 




Marion Hicks Memorial Music Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Music. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Marion Hicks Memorial Theatre Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Theatre. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA. 




Marion Hicks Memorial Visual Arts Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Visual Art. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA. The visual arts scholarship should be twice as large as the other two.




Marion Hilpert Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Biology. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Marjorie Briggs Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student who has completed a minimum of 28 credit hours, and a resident of Haakon, Meade, Jackson, Jones, Stanley, Dewey or Zeibach counties and who has a farming or ranching background. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and must be enrolled in courses only at the Spearfish campus. 




Mark G. Richmond Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Senior class student pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Physical Science, Mathematics,  or Physical Science. The recipient will be required to have earned a 3.30 GPA.




Mark Proctor Democrat Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Half of the award is reserved for the active president of the College Democrat Organization. The remainder to a student enrolled as a Democratic Legislative intern representing BHSU. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.

Awarded in the fall once officers are voted in. 




Marla Hershey Barnard Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior class student pursuing a degree in Human Resource Management. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and to be a member of the local chapter of SHRM.




Martha V. Johnson Memorial Book Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a SD resident. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Marvin L. Jastorff Scholarship



Awarded to a Freshman or Sophomore class student pursuing a degree in Music and Theatre. The award alternates between a music and theatre student every-other-year. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Mary & Adalbert Rachy Endowed Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




Mary A. Tonne Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




Mary Ellen Lantis Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student on the Rodeo Team. 




Mary Givogri Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. Preference will be given to a student from Lead, Deadwood, or western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA.




Mary Lucile Hopkins Ferguson & Ashley Nicole Ferguson Elementary Education Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a student with interest in teaching in a K-2 environment and who is from Meade or Pennington SD county. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours each semester. 




Mary M. Stewart Achievement Award



Awarded to a Senior student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student active in sports, dance, or recreation. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Mary Olsen Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Theatre. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Mary Sanders Scholarship



Awarded to a new student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference given to a SD resident with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.




Mathematics Department Need Based Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in all BHSU courses each semester. 




Matthias and Elena Lipartiti Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student who intends to work in a career field assisting youth. The  recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in 15 credits each semester except the term where they are student teaching. 




Merideth Petersen Scholarship



Awarded to a Project Second student pursuing teaching licensure. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need who is fully admitted to the College of Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Merlyn & Shirley Aman Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to a student from Mobridge, from the Standing Rock Reservation, or a transfer student from Sitting Bull College. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Meyers, DeYoung, and Schwalm Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student from Midland, Stanley, Jones, Jackson, or Haakon county. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA.




Michael Schlimgen Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Business. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Milton Allen Miller Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Montana-Dakota Utilities - Business



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Business. Preference will be given to a student who resides in a community served by the Montana-Dakota Utilities Company. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Montana-Dakota Utilities Scholarship - Office of Admissions



Preference will be given to a student who resides in a community served by the Montana-Dakota Utilities Company. 




Monument Health Pre-Nursing Scholarship



Freshman or Sophomore majoring in BHSU"s Applied Health Sciences associate's degree with the intention of moving into SDSU's nursing program at BHSU-RC. The recipient(s) must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.




Monument Health Science Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Health Care, Natural Sciences, or Pre-Med. Preference will be given to a student from western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.50 GPA.




Moravec/Stott Outdoor Advertising Needs Based Scholarship



The following information contains the awarding guidelines for this scholarship as well as the criteria to be reviewed and met by the scholarship recipient.

APPLICATION TYPE
  • New Student Application 
  • Continuing Student Application
AWARD INFO
Amount:
  • Varies annually, split between Fall and Spring
Renewable:
  • No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Program Level:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking
Degree:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Major:
  • All within the program level(s) and degree(s) listed above
Class Standing:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
Campus Site:
  • All
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 12 hours per semester
  • All hours must be BHSU credit hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • GPA
    • Overall college GPA at awarding must be at least a 2.0
PREFERENCES
  • Preference will be given to those students who do not qualify for a Pell Grant (or other large federal grant program) but have a Student Aid Index no greater than 1.5 times the annual Pell Grant allocation at the time of scholarship awarding.
  • Preference will also be given to students demonstrating summer employment with family farms, ranches, and businesses.

Every effort has been made to provide information that is current and accurate; however, scholarship criteria is subject to change due to donor wishes, lawful requirements, and/or other applicable situations. Awards are generally made by a scholarship committee comprised of BHSU employees, who while striving to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors, omissions, or miscommunications that may occur in the awarding of scholarships. All decisions made by the committee are final and based on the best information available at the time.




Mrs. C - Deb Arnio Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary or Special Education. Preference will be given to a student from Sturgis or Whitewood. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and provide a one page biographical sketch outlining his professional goals, including a photo. 




Music Performance Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music Teaching - Instrumental or vocal. Preference will be given to a student who is in the top 40% of their graduating class, recommended by their HS music teacher, and actively involved in one or more of the following groups: Concert Choir, Concert Band, Black Hills Singers, Black Hills Gold, Jazz Band, Dakota Chamber Orchestra, Pep Band. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.





Myron and Margaret Sullivan Family Scholarship



Enrolled at BHSU as a full time student
Have a declared major of vocal music
Preference will be given to a student with an Education emphasis
2.0 GPA




Myrtle & Clarence Kravig Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Science or Mathematics. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA.




Native American Endowed Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a degree in Applied Health Sciences.




Neil Lyon King & Joan (Sunderland) King Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History. Preference will be given to a Spearfish HS graduate, or a graduate from a HS in Lawrence County. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.5 GPA.




Neiman Forestry Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Biology with a Forestry specialization. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA and to complete 30 credit hours each academic year. 




Nikki Bogard Accounting Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Norbert & Jane Sebade Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Business. Preference will be given to a student from western SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and must complete at least 15 credit hours each semester. 




Northern Hills Community Band Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student who performs on traditional band instruments and plays in the BHSU Band and Northern Hills Community Band. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Northern Hills Disabled American Vets Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to disabled veterans first, veterans second, or the spouse or child of veterans third. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours each academic year. The recipient will further be required to provide proof of an honorable discharge (DD214) and attend a DAV Chapter 11 meeting once late each semester (November and April) to give an oral presentation on their course of study and how the scholarship has helped them.




Paige Perry-Reeser Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a Spearfish HS graduate who graduated within the top third of their class, participated in extracurricular activities, and has demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Pailing/Seabolt Education Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.




Patricia Fallbeck Technology Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Special Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Patricia Romkema Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.




Paul Haivala Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History or Social Science. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Paul Soucy Jr. Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




PBL Business Leaders Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a Business degree. Preference will be given to a student who is active in an on-campus business organization. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA.




Peter & Bernadette Tacheny Family Memorial



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree. 




Peter & Laurella Hasenmueller Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in 15 credits each semester. 




Peter & Ruth Rolando-Zucco Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a degree in Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.50 GPA.




Pre Medical Scholarship Endowment



Enrolled in BSHU only classes. Minimum GPA 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum ACT score of 27. Biology major. Priority given to a student with a pre-med focus preparing for medical school.




Producers Club







Ray and Nadine Fidler Music Scholarship Fund



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music or Music Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Ray and Nadine Fidler Theatre Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Theatre or Theatre Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Reichert Rodeo Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a member of the Rodeo Team. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA.




Richard "Dick" Dubois Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Freshman or Sophomore class student who is a US Citizen pursuing a degree in Art, or Art Teaching. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.70 GPA.




Rodeo Club Scholarship



Awarded to a member of the Rodeo Team pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Roland Dolly Loyalty Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient must maintain a 2.75 GPA. If an undergraduate awardee is not identified, the award may be given to a graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. 




Rollin Maize Endowment Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a degree in English Teaching. Preference will be given to a student with a minority background. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Ronald O. & Doris M. Phillips Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior class student pursuing a degree in Communication. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Russell E. Jonas Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary or Special Education. Preference will be given to a student with interest in teaching at the middle school level. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Ruth L. Herron Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Environmental Physical Science. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Sam DeCory Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a degree in American Indian Studies, History, Human Services, or Social Science. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA.




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Description of the scholarship that is visible to the student via search and the reviewer via the committee process.




Sara N. Dipity II Scholarship



Music major




Schallenkamp Leadership Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student leader involved in student government. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA and to enroll in 15 credits each semester. 




Scholarship of Distinction - Bronze



This scholarship is awarded to an incoming new freshman based on the chart found on the Scholarship website. A student must have a high school GPA between 2.00 and  3.80, and a minimum ACT of 18. A student with no ACT may also receive the award. Please refer to the chart at: BHSU Scholarship Website. 




Scholarship of Distinction - Gold



This scholarship is awarded to an incoming new freshman based on the chart found on the Scholarship website. A student must have a high school GPA between 3.20 and  4.00, and a minimum ACT of 18. A student with no ACT may also receive the award. Please refer to the chart at: BHSU Scholarship Website. 




Scholarship of Distinction - Platinum



This scholarship is awarded to an incoming new freshman based on the chart found on the Scholarship website. A student must have a high school GPA between 3.60 and  4.00, and a minimum ACT of 33. Students with no test scores are not eligible to receive the award. Please refer to the chart at: BHSU Scholarship Website. 




Scholarship of Distinction - Silver



This scholarship is awarded to an incoming new freshman based on the chart found on the Scholarship website. A student must have a high school GPA between 2.60 and  3.99, and a minimum ACT of 18. A student with no ACT may also receive the award. Please refer to the chart at: BHSU Scholarship Website. 




Schuttler Family Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a Spearfish HS graduate or a student graduating from a western SD high school. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Sever L. Eubank Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History or Social Science. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Shipley Family Fund



Award will  be used to pay for stipend and travel expenses, and educational equipment that is not eligible to be paid by state funds, for American Indian speakers on campus. 




Shirley Leone Martin Scholarship



Awarded to a Senior class student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to a SD native. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Spearfish Lions Club Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Special Education. Preference will be given to a SD resident. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Stephen Gazi Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in History, Human Services, Political Science, Social Science or Sociology. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Steve and April Meeker Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a Business degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.60 GPA.




Student Support Services Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Students of Higbee Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Development or Special Education. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Sunnyside Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Communication or Spanish. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Susan Talley-Johnson and Wallace E. Johnson Science and Mathematics Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Science. Preference will be given to a US Citizen. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Sylvia M. Wittmer Endowed Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




Tamara and Kevin Burke Scholarship







Thomas and Betty Sekely Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Thomas F. Wheaton Memorial (Communication) Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Communication. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Thomas F. Wheaton Memorial (Music) Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Thomas Gaiter Foundation



Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student from the Pine Ridge Reservation pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA.




TJ Jackson Memorial Scholarship



Awarded to a Sophomore or Junior class student pursuing a degree in Photography. Students must demonstrate light painting photography in their portfolio including, nature scenes, action shots, such as climbing/skateboarding, camping or related.  Recipient(s) must show creativity, uniqueness, boldness with focus and attention on a Be Free Spirit. If there is a collaboration art show between Matthew's Opera House and BHSU, recipient photo will be included in the show. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.

A special committee made up of the Dean of Students, a skateboarder, a climber/hiker and a photography faculty member, who will be an ex-officio member. Two finalists will be selected and go through a short interview which would include Chandi Jackson, if she so desires. Selection will be made with Chandi Jackson, as long as she chooses to be involved in the process. 




Tom & Judy Flickema Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.50 GPA. One award.




Tony & Alyce Schavone Music Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Instrumental or Vocal Music. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.




Transfer Student Scholarship



Awarded to a transfer student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Unnamed Lakota Campus Donor Endowed Scholarship



Awarded to a student who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States pursuing a baccalaureate degree.




Verna E. McClure Sloan Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference given to a SD Resident student involved in the Music program at BHSU. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Vets Club Scholarship



Awarded to a Junior or Senior class student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a Veteran who served active duty for at least 24 months. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA. 

Each recipient of this scholarship will be strongly urged to "replace" the amount drawn against it, when they become gainfully employed and have their "feet on the ground, thus keeping the endowment growing for future Veterans.




Vince and Romell Gravelle Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Business. Preference will be given to a student from Lead or Deadwood SD. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Walter & Tina Panzirer Rodeo Scholarship



Awarded to a member of the Rodeo Team pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Walter Higbee Scholarship



Awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in Elementary Education or Special Education. Full-time enrollment required. Handicapped students and/or students who demonstrate financial need will receive special consideration. The student must be a US citizen, a South Dakota resident, and must earn a 3.0 GPA from their high school. An ACT score of at least 22 is required. 




Wanda & Stewart Bellman Music Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music or Theatre. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA. 

25% of the funds for this award will be presented as Bellman Writing Awards. 




Wesley & Gladys Storm Scholarship



Awarded to a new freshman pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a SD Resident who graduated from a Rapid City high school and who has a minimum ACT score of 18. The recipient will be required to maintain a 3.00 GPA.




Western Dakota Trust Scholarship Fund



Awarded to a Sophomore student pursuing a degree in Biology or Environmental Physical Science. Preference will be given to a SD resident who is involved in extracurricular activities and who intends to pursue a career in the natural sciences, excluding medicine. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.5 GPA. 




William & Gay Lynn Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.




Williams & Ree Scholarship



Awarded to a music major who is an enrolled member of an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, or other indigenous group native to territories of the United States. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.0 GPA.




Wilma "Billie" Gustafson Scholarship Fund



Awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to a student from Lawrence County or from the Northern Black Hills, who is a non-traditional student over 25 years of age. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in a minimum of 15 credits each semester. 




Wilma Gabrielson Reaching Through Teaching Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Development. Preference will be given to an adult (over 25 years of age) returning to complete a teacher certification. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA and to enroll in only BHSU courses. 




Wilma Giacometto Scholarship



Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Education. Preference will be given to a student from SD from a rural community with a population of 1,500 or less. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.00 GPA.