Scholarships
Southeast Technical College offers students several scholarship opportunities: Build Dakota Scholarships, Southeast Tech Scholarships, Seed For Success Scholarships, Early Childhood Workforce Support and CTE Academy Scholarships.
Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Scholarships
This $10,000 annual scholarship, provided by the Seed For Success Foundation, is for eligible full-time students in the Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program. Preference is given to students with at least a 3.0 GPA. The Scholarship is renewable for persisting students if academic standards are met.
South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition
This $3,000-$10,000 scholarship is for Native American students who are entering the following programs: Commercial, General or Residential Construction certificates; Construction Management Technology; Architectural Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology; Land Surveying Science Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Electrician; HVAC diploma; Mechanical Systems; Plumbing Technology diploma; and Welding diploma. Students receiving the scholarship must create a Federal Student Aid ID, complete the FAFSA and submit a FERPA information release form. The SDNHC Scholarship can only cover tuition and fees.
Build Dakota Scholarships
Start building your career here, and learn which programs are eligible for this full-ride scholarship.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships will be open Jan. 1-March 31, 2025.
Southeast Tech Scholarships
Current and newly accepted students to Southeast Technical College are eligible for Southeast Tech Scholarships that are funded through the Southeast Technical College Foundation. These scholarships are funded by annual and endowed gifts. The scholarships typically range from $500‒$2,500, and each scholarship has unique eligibility criteria.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships will be open Jan. 1-March 31, 2025.
Seed for Success Scholarships
Land a $5,000/year scholarship ($10,000 total if received as a first-year student as the scholarship is renewable for a second year). STC will award up to four full-time scholarships in one or two-year programs. You must possess a 3.0 GPA, both for initial award (high school GPA) and annual renewal (college GPA). Preference will be given to students who provide an employment record during high school.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships will be open Jan. 1-March 31, 2025.
Career & Technical Education Academy Scholarships
Southeast Tech awards scholarships to eligible students who have completed courses at the Sioux Falls School District's Career and Technical Education Academy.
The application for 2025-26 scholarships will be open Jan. 1-March 31, 2025.
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships
If you receive a South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, please notify the Financial Aid Office.
This scholarship is designated for the most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university or technical college in South Dakota that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides $5,000 over four years to a qualifying student who attends an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota.
More about the requirements, awards and application process can be found here.
Third-Party Scholarships
In addition to scholarships provided through Southeast Technical College, multiple local, state and federal scholarships are available for students.
We are offering four currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,000 in tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester! This scholarship is ongoing and will be available for both the spring and fall semesters each year.
Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com telling us who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
Please submit your essays by 12 p.m. EST on Oct. 15 for all spring semester applicants and by June 15 for all fall applicants. Winning scholarships will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment.
Winners will be selected by Nov. 15 for all spring contestants and by July 15 for fall applicants.
This is a permanent program that is offered every year and is open for submissions each spring and fall semester!
Who is eligible:
Only students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school seniors planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution are eligible to be awarded a scholarship through this program.
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.
Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
All applicants must include some form of proof of enrollment when submitting applications to scholarships@americanmuscle.com.
Two scholarships for $2,000 each are awarded twice a year (4 scholarships total) to
students who are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical
institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned
institutes. Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester and two scholarships
will be awarded for the spring semester each year.
Scholarship Details
At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission to serve the community that
supports us. We've recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational
programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal
to be involved in a meaningful way.
With that in mind, we are pleased to offer four $2000 scholarships to students pursuing
a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or
related fields of study.
Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester, and two scholarships will
be awarded for the spring semester each year.
Engineering Technology Students: ASHRAE is an organization that students should be involved with in order to be qualified for an ASHRAE scholarship. For more information visit their website: www.ashrae.org/students.
Cobell Scholarship Opportunity for 2025-2026 academic year open until March 31, 2025.
Other scholarships are available! Please visit cobellscholar.org for specific dates and the most up-to-date information.
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Ten $1,000 College Scholarships Available!
Current high school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin who attend college in fall 2025 can register online now for a chance at one of 10 $1,000 scholarships. Parents can register their students.
The scholarship drawing has no requirements for minimum GPA or class rank, financial need, intended major or purchase. Winners are chosen in a random drawing.
The Live Your Dream Award starts at the club level where award amounts vary. Soroptimist International of Sioux Falls will provide awards: one $1,000 award and one $500 award in the 2025-2026 club year. The top club-level recipient then becomes eligible to be considered for region-level awards granted in each of Soroptimist’s 28 regions. The first-place region recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards. To be considered for the Sioux Falls awards, enter 57105 in the box where a zip code is requested.
Application InformationThat’s right—we’re giving away $1,000,000 for this year’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Through this program, we recognize people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. These are hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing. These are people who show up early, stay late, and bust their butts day in and out. It’s not for everyone. Hard workers are hard to find, but we know you’re out there.
The National Farmworker Jobs Program, administered through Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, has resources available to students and job seekers who meet eligibility criteria.
- Has worked as a Seasonal Farm/Ranch Hand in the last 2 years OR
- Has worked as a Migrant Farm/Ranch Hand in the last 2 years, AND
- Meets low-income guidelines AND
- Complies with Selective Service Registration
For individuals who are eligible for the program, her/his dependent family members automatically qualify as well.
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Stipend of $500 per year for school
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Rent assistance up to $300
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Fuel assistance for transportation
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Grocery assistance
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East River Area
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800-726-9026 or 605-367-5300
The Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) Program educates and trains qualified
young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted
line communities, the Navy Nurse Corps and the Marine Corps. As the largest single
source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays
an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management
positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps.
NROTC awards scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process.
Selected applicants receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other
financial benefits OR Room and Board at the country's leading colleges and universities.
Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
NROTC Scholarships are available to qualified students who graduate from high school
before August 1 of the year they intend to start college. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2025.
For participating colleges and universities, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/nrotc/.
Franklin Krause is a lifelong farmer and small business owner in Roberts County, South Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota. Following his retirement, he moved to the Black Hills and became a valued Hermosa and Custer County, South Dakota resident. He strongly supports the younger generation in agriculture, church and charitable volunteering.
The Franklin Krause Foundation New Horizons Scholarship honors Franklin’s lifelong agricultural and small business career and philanthropic interests. Few scholarships are available for those non-traditional students that have decided to further their careers after being in the workforce for a while or specifically for skilled trade technical institutes.
This scholarship is available for residents of Roberts and Custer County, South Dakota and Richland County, North Dakota or contiguous counties. Recipients will be chosen by a standing committee representing a resident of the primary counties, educators and agricultural business owners. Scholarship amounts will vary over time but will be announced yearly on franklinkrausefountation.org. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a post-secondary degree in agriculture or business.
Niche, a market leader in connecting colleges with students and families, awards several scholarships each year. Criteria can vary, but many apply to any major.
Funding for the scholarship program is generated through a $10 fee charged to LPNs
and RNs at the time of licensure. The number and amount of each scholarship is determined
annually by South Dakota Board of Nursing, not to exceed $1,000 per academic year.
Scholarships may be used only for direct education expenses such as tuition, books,
and fees. Room and board are not considered direct educational expenses.
Eligibility & Instructions
Students in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN)and Advanced
Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) programs must submit the Scholarship Application directly to the Board.
RN and APRN applications are due by June 1 and awardees will be selected during the
July Board of Nursing meeting. All applicants will be notified of selection. Scholarship
payments will be made at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
LPN applications are due by October 1 and awardees will be selected during the November
Board of Nursing meeting. All applicants will be notified of selection. Scholarship
payments will be made at the start of the spring semester.
More information: https://www.sdbon.org/education/scholarship.asp.
There are several scholarships available online for students attending technical schools.
The South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals (SDAEP) Scholarship Program provides one or more scholarships annually to students with directed studies relating to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, the environment, and other similar fields.
Eligibility
- Applicants should desire a career in a trade supportive to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources, environment, and/or related fields.
- Students that are intending to enroll or are already enrolled at a South Dakota university, technical institution, or other post-secondary trade school. Applicants must intend to enroll for the fall semester.
- Applicants must possess a grade point average of 2.0 or greater
Part-time studies will be considered if applicant can show good cause for other than full-time studies and that the course of study is directed toward a degree, certificate or similar identification of graduation. - Students who have received an SDAEP scholarship in the past are eligible to apply each year.
- High school seniors are eligible to apply.
- Children and spouses of scholarship committee members are not eligible.
Educational Foundation Scholarship
- Graduating high school seniors and non-traditional individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Part-time studies will be considered if applicant can show good cause for other than full-time studies.
- Preference will be given to those intending to or who are enrolled in a South Dakota based training program and who will incur out of pocket expenses for said program.
- Recipients are eligible to apply a second time for a subsequent training period. No more than two awards per person.
- Applicant’s contact information
- A typewritten paragraph sharing your career goals
- A sponsorship letter from a member in good standing of the SDAPHCC
- A letter of recommendation from a person that is influential in your life
- Brief description of work history (as appropriate)
- Grade transcripts if a current student
Submit letter of application and all supporting information to the SDAPHCC office by April 1.
The South Dakota Well Drillers Association is offering the “SDWDA Quality Groundwater Scholarships” totaling $ 11,000 to be divided between five deserving students. There will be one $5,000, one $3,000, and three $1,000 scholarships awarded. The Association recognizes the need for educational advancements at all levels of the industry and seeks to support students pursuing their educational goals.
Applicants must be a resident of South Dakota or a relative of an individual employed by a Member Company in good standing of the SDWDA. They must also have graduated from a South Dakota high school and must be a full-time student who has successfully completed their freshman year at an accredited South Dakota University or Technical School with a declared major in an area of study related to the water well/groundwater industry. Areas of study include, but are not limited to: Engineering, Geology, Hydro-Geology, Environmental Engineering or Earth Sciences, Water Conservation, Pump Installation/Plumbing, Geo-Thermal, Sustainability, etc.
Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2024. Applications and rules for application can be obtained by contacting Dennis Duvall, Committee Chairman by email at: dennis@dakotaenv.com. Please include your mailing information in your e-mail. You can also get an application from our website: www.sdwda.org or our Facebook page at: SDWDA Scholarship Committee.
Providing $10,000 in Financial Assistance to Military Veterans and their Families Pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Related to Technology
The HotelPlanner Scholarship Program was designed to provide financial assistance to veterans of the United States military, along with the spouse/partner and children of U.S. military veterans, who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree related to technology.
HotelPlanner recognizes the incomparable commitment made by the brave men and women of the military who fight to keep the country safe. As such, it is committed to support those individuals who choose to pursue a college degree and are in need of additional funds to help defray the costs of higher education.
As the leader in booking group and individual hotel travel online, technology is at the heart of everything HotelPlanner does and critical to the success of its business. Similarly, companies, governments and military operations around the world are increasingly dependent on those who understand and work with technology. This scholarship is intended to grow the pool of qualified individuals by helping to make their education in technology a reality.
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Summer - Apply by Aug. 15 / Notified by September
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Fall - Apply by Dec. 15 / Notified by March
The Rees Scholarships were created to assist with the education of future HVACR and water heating technicians. Twice each year the foundation awards scholarships of up to $2,000 each to qualified students who are enrolled in an HVACR program at an accredited institution.
Awardees will also receive a free “Ready to Work” test from NATE, the nation’s largest nonprofit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.
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Do you have questions about scholarships? Call the Southeast Tech Admissions Office at 605-367-6040 or email scholarships@southeasttech.edu.