Scholarships

**Check out all the scholarship opportunities available!**
===**__Doris Ann Mertz, at the public library, would like to offer the students an opportunity to receive help on their college and scholarship applications and essays.__** She is going to offer that scholarship application help is available at the library on an appointment basis by calling 605-673-4803. The primary help that Doris Ann could give is looking over the students’ essays to help them improve, and proofread the actual applications. She could also show them how to fill in the pdf forms on the computer so they don’t have to turn in an application that they printed on.===

__**September**__
__PEO Star Scholarship/ September 22nd Deadline__ Ladies, this is a chance to put your leadership, community service, academics, and potential for future success out there for a chance at a $2500 scholarship. View the details and the application by clicking on this document...

__**October**__
__Wendy's Heisman Recognition/ October 3rd Deadline__ Students entering this will be recognized for their academics, athletics or leadership. There is no direct scholarship money attached for them, but they can win Wendy's gift certificates and possibly money for their school. View details at [|www.wendysheisman.com].

__AES Engineers Scholarship/ October 6th Deadline__ This is a $500 Scholarship awarded for writing an essay on one of the two topics listed at the website. View details at [|www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm]

__Horatio Alger Scholarship Program/ October 25th Deadline__ These scholarships range in award value from $5,000 to $20,000. These are for students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Many colleges also match these scholarships. View details at Horatio Alger Scholarship

__Big Idea Scholarship/ October 31st Deadline__ Almost $5000 in scholarships and prizes! This is a chance to be creative and design a business idea, logo or an ad to present your business idea. This could be a possible future business for you!! View details at [|www.BIGIdeaSD.com]

__Coca-Cola Scholarship/ October 31st Deadline__ The Coca-Cola Foundation is offering over $3 million in scholarships for seniors who demonstrate Leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. View details at [|www.coca-colascholars.org]

__November__
__The Voice of Democracy Contest/ November 1st Deadline__ The VFW sponsors this contest every year for freshman through seniors. It is a chance to win local prizes all the way up to a $30,000 scholarship for writing and recording a broadcast about a patriotic theme. To see the application and view more about the guidelines and see this year's theme, click on the following document...

__Elks Most Valuable Student Competition/ November 30th Deadline__ There are 500 4-year scholarships that range from $1000 to $15000 per year. See Mr. Black for forms and view details at []

__December__
__Air Force ROTC Scholarships/ December 1st Deadline__ These are scholarships that will pay for tuition and fees as well as a book allowance, and give you a monthly stipend. Check out the different possibilities including the chance to earn a commission as an Air Force officer. View the details at this link... Air Force ROTC Scholarships

__Bush Foundation Education Scholarship/ December 1st Deadline__ If a student is going into education at USD, they may apply for this scholarship is for $1000 a year for 4 years. A student must first apply to USD and be accepted. You may read more information on this USD scholarship and others by viewing this link... Bush Foundation Educational Scholarship

__Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship/ December 1st Deadline__ This is for one of three scholarships for $500. It can be for either a senior in high school or a freshman in a post high school institution. Applicants need to attend an in-state post-secondary school, and parents need to be members of the South Dakota Farmers Union. View details at [|www.sdfu.org].

__AXA Achievement Scholarship/ December 1st Deadline__ Only the first 10,000 applications are accepted on this scholarship. Awards are $10,000 and $25,000, and there is a winner in every state.View details at [|www.axa-achievement.com]

__SD JCI Senate Scholarship/ December 15th Deadline__ This is for an opportunity to win 1 of 10 $1000 scholarships. View details and get the application form in this attachment...

__Black Hills Stock Show Scholarship/ December 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a scholarship for up to $2000 as well as a chance for a renewal scholarship. This scholarship will look at activities, academics and a short essay. View the details and application at this link Black Hills Stock Show Scholarship

__NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards/ December 18th Deadline__ Scholarships for seniors that are currently running their own business. These scholarships are to raise awareness of private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in building America. View details at []

**__January__**
__National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship/ January 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for a scholarship ranging from $250 to $10,000. It is for graduating seniors that hunt and are involved in other activities. Read the details in this attachment...

__Profile in Courage Essay Contest/ January 4th Deadline__ This is for cash awards of $10,000 to $500. Would you go against the crowd to do what is right?? It takes courage to stand up for your beliefs. Submit an essay of 1000 words or less that demonstrates political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in __Profiles in Courage__. View details at [|www.jfklibrary.org]

__GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program/ January 4th Deadline__ This is a for students who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. It is a $10,000 annual, renewable scholarship. View details at [|www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships]

__Rising Star of the West Scholarship/ January 9th Deadline__ KEVN Black Hills Fox and Granite Automotive are sponsoring these scholarships worth $7500. This is an opportunity to share your commentary on TV on a topic that is important to you and earn the scholarship at the same time!! Details are in this attachment... and you can also see more by going to the following link and looking under Contests. Rising Star of the West Scholarship

__Burger King Scholars program/ January 10th Deadline__ Apply for your share of $50,000 in scholarships from the Burger King/ McLamore Foundation. View details at []

__Gates Millennium Scholarship/ January 13th Deadline__ The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. View details of this scholarship at Gates Millennium Scholarship

__Betty J Gould Scholarship/ January 15th Deadline__ Are you a Custer County resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, registered for or already attending college and have some financial need?? If so, you may qualify for this $2500 scholarship. View the details and application in this document...

__SD Association of Environmental Professionals Scholarship/ January 15th Deadline__ This is a scholarship of up to $1500 for students interested in careers protecting and enhancing our natural resources and environment. This is a scholarship that can be renewed yearly. View the details in this document...

__Black Hills Angus Association Scholarship/ January 15th Deadline__ Do you show, or are you involved with Angus cattle?? If so, you may then be eligible for this $1500 scholarship! View the details in this document...

__Custer Chamber of Commerce Art Scholarship/ Deadline January 21st__ This is a wonderful opportunity for a Custer student, who is interested in art, to show off some of their abilities and earn a scholarship at the same time! View the details and the application in this document.... or go to [|www.custerstampede.com].

__Rising Star of the West Scholarship/ January 23rd Deadline__ Are you interested in having your opinion heard throughout the Black Hills and winning a share of $7500 in scholarships?? View the details in this document...

__February__
__ESA Foundation Scholarships/ February 1st Deadline__ By clicking on this link you will be connected to the National Epson Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship page. You will then select the state of SD, as it goes by the state you reside in, not where you are going to school, and you will see 40 scholarships that apply to our state. You will also then see other criteria such as a scholarship for a person interested in nursing, etc. View details at www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants

__National Academy of Engineering Scholarship/ February 1st Deadline__ The National Academy of Engineering invites students (both boys and girls) in grades 3-12 to submit an essay about how they would protect the environment and the safety, health, and well-being of the public as a responsible engineer. Cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 are available for the best essays in each of the 3 age categories. View the details at National Academy of Engineering Scholarship

__Black Hills Electric Coop Scholarship/ February 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for a $1000 scholarship if your family is a member of the Black Hills Electric Coop. Read more details and see the application in this attachment...

__South Dakota Board of Regents Scholarships/ February 1st Deadline__
This is just a notice on this page, as well as my other __scholarship__ page that there are many Board of Regents Scholarships available to students going to SD Schools. Some of the earliest deadlines are February 1st and some deadlines are later. To view some of these scholarships, go to this link... SD Board of Regents Scholarships

__AXA Achievement Community Scholarship/ February 1st Deadline__ Only the first 10,000 applications are accepted for this scholarship. These are scholarships of $2000 for 375 winners nationwide. Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefitted others?? Have you overcome personal challenges?? View details at [|www.axa-achievement.com]

__EngineerGirl Essay Contest/ February 1st Deadline__ This is for 3rd through 12th grade, for girls and guys!! This is an opportunity for a $500, $250 or $100 prize! You need to write an essay about how to use engineering to help animals. View the details at this link... EngineerGirl Contest

__Sanford Chairman's Challenge Scholarship/ February 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for a $2500 Scholarship for High School students, as well as scholarship possibilities for Undergrad and Graduate students. View more details in this flyer....

__Gramberg Millner Scholarship/ February 1st Deadline__ This is a scholarship for students in Custer County. Applicants must be attending a college, university or accredited nursing school located in South Dakota. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, demonstrate high moral character and have leadership qualities. View details at Gramberg Millner Scholarship

__Black Hills Electric Cooperative Scholarship/ February 9th Deadline__ This is a $1000 scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents or guardians are members of the Black Hills Electric Cooperative. It is good for any 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational school. View the details in this document...

__Black Hills Electric Cooperative Scholarship and Free Trip for Juniors/ February 13th Deadline__ Juniors who are dependents of BHEC members may apply for this trip by sending a 2 page double-spaced typewritten paper on "What my electric cooperative means to my family and me?" to: Washington Trip, Black Hills Electric Cooperative, Box 792, Custer, SD 57730. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13. In addition to the free trip, the essay winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship upon graduation from high school.

__National Society DAR American Indian Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a one time award of $4000. This is open for Technical schools, universities, and even for graduate students. The applicant must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe. View more details in this document.....

__DAR Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1500 scholarship. This is open for 2 and 4 year colleges and universities as well as graduate students. The applicant must be an enrolled member of a Native American tribe. View more details in this document.....

__Ashley and Amanda Loban Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ There are 2 $1500 scholarships that are awarded each year. The focus of this scholarship is acts of kindness, good citizenship and humanitarianism. View more details and the application for this scholarship at http://aaloban.com

__Best Buy Scholarship Program/ February 15th Deadline__ This is for one of 1,100 Scholarships for $1000. Freshman through Seniors may apply for this scholarship! View details at Best Buy Scholarsh

__Academic Alumni Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is a $500 Scholarship based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and GPA! View more details and the application at this link Academic Alumni Scholarship

__Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation Community Service $500 Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity to write an essay about yourself, your extra-curricular and volunteer activities, as well as your future. This will also look at community service and work ethic. View details and the application at this link Community Service Scholarship

__Red Zacher Education Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is a $1000 scholarship sponsored by the Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation. This is a scholarship for those interested in education and it will be awarded after the student has completed their sophomore teaching experience. View details and the application at this link Red Zacher Scholarship

__The Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation Non-Traditional Student Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is a $1000 scholarship sponsored by the Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation. In order to qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must… View details and the application at this link Non Traditional Student Scholarship
 * Be a Custer High School graduate or attended Custer High School, dropped out, and then earned a GED by the end of the current school year;
 * Have recently demonstrated a growing commitment to improve their career opportunities;
 * Plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.

__The Class of 1995 Alumni Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is a great opportunity for a $500 Scholarship. It will go to one of Custer's seniors!! It allows you to be creative and discuss what you have learned from your mistakes or others' mistakes, and how you may work to achieve. This is a great scholarship to check out!! View the details at this link Class of 1995 Scholarship

__Ladies Auxiliary VFW Continuing Education Scholarship/ February 15th Deadline__ This is a $1000 national scholarship for a spouse, daughter or son of a member. They are eligible to apply this to for either a technical school or college. View more details and the application in this document..

__Poet Never Satisfied Scholarship/ February 24th Deadline__ Are you that student that asks impossible questions, and are never satisfied with the answers that you get?? If so, and you think you could change the world, you may be eligible for one of seven $5000 scholarships awarded to South Dakota students. View more details and the application at this link... Poet Never Satisfied Scholarship

__Buick Achievers Scholarships/ February 27th Deadline__ Scholarships from $2000 to $100,000 for high school seniors or current undergraduates who are enrolled in a 4 year college or university who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. View details at Buick Achievers Scholarship

__National Association of Women in Construction/ February 28th__ This is an opportunity for scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000. They are for either female or male seniors seeking a degree in a construction related field. View more details and the application at this link... National Asso of Women in Construction

__NIAAA Scholarship/ February 28th Deadline__ This is a scholarship from the National Athletic Administrators. There are state, section and national scholarships ranging from $250 to $3250. The student must have lettered in at least 2 sports and would write an essay on "How High School Athletics has Impacted My Life". View details and the application in this document...

**__March__**
__Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ For a senior with at least a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship, need and leadership are part of this application and first consideration is given to a student endorsed by someone of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge. View details and the application at

__Visine Students with Vision Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ This is a $5000 scholarship for a student who has demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future. This is for high school seniors or current college students who have at least a 2.8 GPA. View details and the application at Visine Students with Vision Scholarship

__State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ This scholarship does not require a high GPA but focuses on student who are leaders and volunteer in their community. Apply soon as they only take the first 700 applications! View more details and the application at this link State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship

__The Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ These are scholarships that range from $500 to $2500 per year. These scholarships my be renewed annually and are available to high school seniors or high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. View details and the application in this document...

__Mitchell, Wood, Fox Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ There will be a minimum of at least one scholarship and possibly three for $3000. This is for students who have been at Custer High School for 4 years, are in the top half of their class academically, and are interested in a career in political science, government, or business. View the details and application in this document...

__South Dakota Agri-Business Association Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $2000 or $1000 scholarship. Seniors as well as students already in a university or a tech school are eligible for these scholarships. They are looking for people majoring in agriculture at SDSU or Lake Area Technical Institute or Mitchell Technical Institute. View more details and the applications at this link... SD Agri-Business Association Scholarship

__Farmer's Union Insurance Agency Scholarship/ March 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for one of 25 $1000 Scholarships. You write an essay on how you could impact a brighter tomorrow in South Dakota, and be committed to attending a SD post high school learning institution. Other things to be considered are need, academic record, and school and community involvement. View details at Farmer's Union Insurance Scholarship

__Dacotah Bank Scholarships/ March 5th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $500 or $1000 scholarship. All scholarships may be applied for by any graduating high school senior whose immediate family has account relationships with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust or the Investment Center of America located at many Dacotah Banks. View details at Dacotah Bank Scholarships

__Black Hills Federal Credit Union Scholarship/ March 7th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one of 8 $1000 scholarships. This is for a graduating high school senior planning on going on to an accredited vocational school, technical school, college or university during the fall term. View details and the application at Black Hills Federal Credit Union Scholarship

__The Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship/ March 7th Deadline__ This is a scholarship that may be authorized for 4 years for a total of $6000. There may be up to 7 scholarships awarded each year. This scholarship must be applied for within 5 years of high school graduation. The student must be an enrolled member of an American Indian Tribe, and attending a South Dakota school. View details and the application in this document...

__Battle River Lodge 92 Scholarship/ March 8th Deadline__ This scholarship was established by the Battle River Masonic Lodge 92 to recognize the long standing community commitment of Doug and Helen Couch. Preference will be given to students who are citizens of South Dakota, have attended Hermosa schools, have an affiliation to the Hermosa community and/or have an affiliation to the Battle River Lodge 92. View the scholarship and other details in this document...

__Highmark FCU Scholarship/ March 9th Deadline__ This is for an opportunity for a $500 Scholarship. The scholarship committee will be looking for applicants that are reflect their People Helping People philosophy. They will review their volunteering, community service and leadership. View more details and the application in this document...

__Better Business Bureau Scholarship/ March 9th Deadline__ Twelve scholarships for $2000. These scholarships are not based on ethnicity, need or grade point average, but recognize students of integrity who represent BBB values. They are awarded to students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community. View details at Better Business Bureau Scholarship

__John Forkenbrock Educational Scholarship/ March 9th Deadline__ This is a chance for a $500 scholarship to be given to a graduating senior that comes from a school that receives Impact Aid. Custer School District qualifies for this. The main scope of this scholarship is looking for someone who is considering going into education. View more details and the application in this document...

__Curtis Martin Hohn Scholarship/ March 10th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship. This is for students who are interested in pursuing areas of History, Political Science, or work in Water Resources. Integrity, leadership, and work ethic are part of this scholarship. View more details and the application in this document...

__SD Dept of Agriculture Resource Conservation Speech Contest/ March 10th Deadline__ This is a contest open to 9th through 12th grade students, making them eligible to compete for $2300 in scholarships. PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN THOUGH THE DETAILS SAY MARCH 25TH, IT IS DUE TO CUSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BY THE 10TH! View the details and application by going to this website... Conservation Speech Contest

__Knights of Columbus Youth Athletics Scholarship/ March 14th Deadline__ This is a $300 Scholarship open to any Custer High School graduate who has participated in any school sponsored athletic program. This is awarded on the basis of need aptitude and desire. View the scholarship and other details in this document...

__Knights of Columbus Leroy Reindl Memorial Scholarship/ March 14th Deadline__ This is a $250 scholarship awarded on the basis of need aptitude and desire. It is awarded to a Custer High School graduate or child of a Knights of Columbus member of the St. Brendan's Council. View more details and the application in this document...

__Golden West Scholarship/ March 15th Deadline__ Custer High School will be awarding one $1000 scholarship with funds from Golden West. If you are a senior and your parent or guardian resides within the Golden West Territory and subscribes to at least one of their services. Return this application to Mr. Black when you complete it. View more details and the application in this document...

__American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship Program/ March 15th Deadline__ Childhood cancer survivors faced adversity early in their lives. The American Cancer Society believes the cost of a college education should not be a barrier to their future. In many cases the fight against cancer leaves a family in difficult financial straits, and recovery often means there is nothing left to save for post-high school education. View more details and scholarship application in this link... American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship

__Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships/ March 15th Deadline__ This is a great site with 50 different scholarships ranging from $250 to $5000. These are for colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Many are due March 15th. Check these out!! Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

__Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship/ March 15th Deadline__ This is a $500 scholarship who is a direct descendant of a United States military veteran. Veteran refers to former and current members of the United Armed Forces, including National Guard. View the details and the application in this document...

__Coach Russ Morrell Scholarship/ March 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to someone who shows great optimism and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Read more details and the application in this document...

__Bellator Titans Scholarship/ March 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $500 scholarship which will be awarded to a student who is not necessarily at the top of their class, but is hard-working and motivated to succeed. View more details and the application in this document....

__SD Aviation Association Scholarship/ March 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one or many scholarships, totaling $3000. If you are interested in aviation as a career, view more details and the applications in these documents.

__Rocky Mountaineers Scholarship/ March 15th__ This is an opportunity for a $1500 scholarship. This is an opportunity to describe why our natural resources are important! View more details and the applications at this website... Rocky Mountaineers Scholarship

__South Dakota Masons Grand Lodge Scholarship/ March 15th__ This is an opportunity for several scholarships for $1000. They are looking for candidates with financial need, scholastic capability and have a family connection either by blood or by marriage to a member of the Masonic fraternity, either living or deceased. View more details and the application at this link..... SD Masons Grand Lodge Scholarship

__Society of Black Hills Pioneers Scholarship/ March 16th Deadline__ This is for a $500 scholarship. This is an essay about a historical figure or event related to Black Hills history. View more details and the application in this document...

__South Dakota Firefighters Scholarship/ March 17th Deadline__ This is a chance for one of two $1000 scholarships to be offered to a son or daughter of a member, living, deceased or retired, of a fire department in South Dakota. They may also be an active Junior Member of the fire department. Read more details in this application...

__Doodle for Google/ March 22nd Deadline__ K-12 students can enter this scholarship!! The theme for your doodle is "My Best Day Ever...". The student can win a $30,000 scholarship for themselves and $50,000, for their school. For more information and to download an entry form, go to Doodle for Google

__SD Society for Technology in Education Scholarship/ March 28th Deadline__ This is a $500 scholarship for a graduating High School senior enrolling or who has gained acceptance to a post secondary educational institution in the field of Educational Technology or Informational Technology. View the details and application in this document...

__Simon/Hills Materials Company Scholarship/ March 30th Deadline__ This Company has awarded over $365,030 over the last 23 years. They are looking for all seniors to apply whether they are a C student or an A student. They are looking for students who show need and self motivation. View details and fill out this form and be available for an interview...

__The Hunter Lewis Memorial Scholarship/ March 31st Deadline__ This is a $1000 scholarship for students planning to further their education. The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and exhibited good citizenship in school activities and their community. There is also a 250 word essay asking what makes you a leader. View more details and the application at this link... Hunter Lewis Scholarship

__Construction Industry Center Scholarship/ March 31st Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one of 10 scholarships for $500, or one scholarship worth $1000. This is open to all eligible students, regardless of their field of study. The scholarship committee will look at scholastic achievement, community service, and activities along with other objectives. View more details and the application at this link Construction Industry Center Scholarship

__Student Loan Finance Corporation iHELP Scholarship/ March 31st Deadline__ There are 5 $1000 scholarships and a chance at an iPad in a random drawing for the seniors who apply from the state of South Dakota. View details at []

__Xi Alpha Omega Scholarship/ March 31st Deadline__ This scholarship of at least $250 will be presented to one graduating senior from the Class of 2018. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of need, academic record, school and community involvement, and citizenship. View more details and the application in this document...

__Karst Memorial Scholarship/ March 31st Deadline__ The SDACDE is offering Three (3) - $500 scholarships. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage those students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural related field. The scholarship is available to those attending a four-year college or a vocational college and pursuing an Ag related career. View the scholarship and more information at this link... Karst Memorial Scholarship __Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest/ March 31st Deadline __  It is open to all high school students in grades 9-12 and allows high school students to unlock their creativity through art. Artwork must be on canvas or paper. Water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen/ink, or oil may be used. Digital artwork is not accepted. It will be judged on patriotic theme and technique. One winner from SD will advance to the national competition. Entry must be to Custer Ladies Auxiliary by __3/31/2016__. View More details and the entry form in this document...

__April__
__The Paul and Loretta Muehl Scholarships/ April 1st Deadline__ This is an opportunity for Custer students to earn one of two $1000 scholarships. The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is looking to award two different scholarships in memory of Paul Muehl, who worked on the Crazy Horse carving for many years, and Loretta Muehl, who was an art teacher for the Custer School District for many years. Please view the details and the scholarship applications in this document...

__Bercha Davis Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ The Bercha Davis Scholarship is $500 specifically for students who have planned a career of becoming a teacher in South Dakota's K-12 public schools. Other criteria for selection include have shown civic and social concern/responsibility and ability to work with others, as well as financial need. GPA and ACT will also be reviewed. View more details and the application for this scholarship in this document...

__Cooperating Schools Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is a scholarship that is for a student wanting to attend Chadron State College. This is for half of the student's tuition for eight semesters. The student must be in the top half of their graduating class, and preference is given to those going into education, but all should apply. See Mr. Black if you are interested.

__Helen Davis Memorial Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is a scholarship that is open to all even though some preference is given for such things as pursuing music education. See more details and the scholarship application in this document...

__VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3442 Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for $300 scholarship that would be awarded based on need, employment record, school/community activities, and good citizenship. View more details and the application in this document...

__South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is a chance for one of four scholarships ranging from $1000-$4000. Must have an interest in the future of the Beef Industry. View more details and the application in this document....

__Custer County Conservation District Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is a scholarship if you are a graduating senior, who resides in Custer County, and is attending a post-secondary institution during the fall of your graduation. You must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and actively involved with conservation efforts and healthy stewardship of natural resources. You must submit an essay of 500-1000 words on the topic : “How my future plans will allow me to create a legacy of stewardship of our natural resources”. View more details and the application in this document....

__Sentinel Federal Credit Union Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ This is an opportunity for 1 of 4 scholarships for $500. If you are an account holder, you should view the details and the application at this link... Sentinel Federal Credit Union Scholarship

__4H Scholarships/ April 1st Deadline__ This is an opportunity for 1 of 7 scholarships ranging in value from $400-$1000. If you have been active in 4H for 5 years, you should view the opportunities and details at this link....4H Scholarships

__USA Softball of SD Scholarship/ April 1st Deadline__ Have you played softball and been a part of the SD Amateur Softball Association? Have your parents been part of the SDASA?? If so, you may be eligible for one of the scholarships! View the details in this document...

__Street Masters Scholarship/ April 11th Deadline__

This is an opportunity for a $500 scholarship for anyone looking at going into any field related to the auto industry. View more details and the application in this document...

__Black Hills Home Builders Association Scholarship/ April 12th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a student to recognize their academic excellence. Preference will be given to family members or employees affiliated with the Black Hills Home Builders Association. View more details and the application at this link Black Hills Homebuilders' Association

__Helen B Davis / Zonta Scholarship/ April 13th Deadline__ This is a $1,000 scholarship to any Custer female attending college or vocational school. The recipient will be chosen based on financial need, academic record, school and community activities and good citizenship. View details and the application in this document...

__First Interstate Bank Scholarship/ April 14th Deadline__ The First Interstate Bank of Custer will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a Custer High School Senior to be used at a South Dakota post high school institution. Strong character and demonstrated involvement in school and community activities are some of characteristics that the scholarship will look at. View more details and the application at this link First Interstate Bank Scholarship

__Donald Strickland Memorial Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ Custer City Masonic Lodge #66, has been awarding in scholarships and surprise working tools/symbols for the academic journey. These will be for graduating seniors planning on going to a public or private college or trade school. The scholarship will look at academics, community service, and need as some of the criteria. View details and the application in this document...

__Freshman Impact Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ This is a chance for up to a $750 scholarship to be awarded to a Custer High School Senior. A 300 word essay and a list of activities is part of this scholarship. View more details and the application in this document...

__Custer Rotary Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a Custer High School Senior. The committee will be looking at school and community involvement, service to others and other criteria. See more details and the scholarship application in this document...

__Dakota Artists Guild Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ If you are artistic and a senior, you should consider applying for one of these two $1000 scholarships. The Dakota Artists Guild out of Rapid City is looking for seniors who could send in art in 3 different media. View details and the application in this document...

__Black Hills Runner's Club Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $1000 scholarship for one male and one female from Western South Dakota that plan on continuing to run competitively at the college level. The athlete's ability is not the only thing considered for this application. View more details and the application at this link Black Hills Runner's Club Scholarship

__Horatio Alger South Dakota Scholarship Program/ April 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for a $10,000 scholarship to be awarded over the student's college career. This is a scholarship for students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance. View more details and the application at this link Horatio Alger SD Scholarship

__Dakota Relays Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ Have you competed in Track and Field, and competed at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays?? If so and you plan to continue your track career at the college or university level you may be eligible for this $1000 scholarship. View more details and the application at this link Dakota Relays Scholarship

__Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Scholarship/ April 15th Deadline__ Are you a graduating senior that has ever been diagnosed with a form of cancer during your life?? If so, then you may be eligible for one of two $1000 scholarships. More information is available at the Facebook page, Ty Eschenbaum Foundation, or view more details and the application in this document...

__Powertech Scholarship/ April 18th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one of three $500 scholarships to be awarded to students graduating from Custer, Edgemont and Hot Springs high schools. These will be for students going into trades, technology, science and engineering. View more details and the application in this document...

__The Joyce Derflinger Memorial Scholarship/ April 20th Deadline__ This is a $500 scholarship for students planning to further their education. It does not matter if you are going to a college, vocational school or university, the Order of the Eastern Star is looking to award this scholarship to a student who attended the Hermosa school or is related to a member of the Battle River Chapter. View details and the application in this document...

__Hermosa Neighborhood Watch Scholarship/ April 30th Deadline__ This is a $500 scholarship given to a person who has completed 4 years of high school or the equivalent. Preference given to Eastern Custer County residents. View more details and the application in this document...

__Custer Mile High Garden Club Scholarship/ April 30th Deadline__

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This is a scholarship in the amount of $500. Additional scholarships for up to 3 years may be possible with reapplication each year. This is for those pursuing a college education, or technical school, or a trade school with enrollment in a recognized horticulture, agriculture, botany, or ecology program. View more details and the application in this document... =====

__Black Hills Soaring Club Scholarship/ April 30th Deadline__ Are you interested in learning to fly??? This is an opportunity for a $2000 scholarship for ages 14 and up! Check it out and read more information and the application in this document.........

__May__
__Jill Tennyson Memorial Scholarship/ May 1st Deadline__ Each year one Custer High School graduate or graduating senior will be selected to receive a one time $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is open to any student planning to attend post high school education, however the intention of the memorial is for it to be espcecially valuable to those students pursuing a career which serves mankind thru human service, social work, or teaching. View details and the application in this document...

__Associated General Contractors Scholarship/ May 3rd Deadline__ Last year there was $21,000 awarded in scholarships to students majoring in a field related to the construction industry. View more details of the different scholarships and the application at this link... Associated General Contractors Scholarship

__Headlines Academy Scholarship/ May 3rd Deadline__ A Custer High School graduate is eligible for a $500 scholarship toward their program at Headlines Academy. There are also $200 scholarships available. Check the details in this document...

__Delmer Brown Memorial Scholarship/ May 10th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one Custer High School Senior to win a $5000 scholarship. Have you attended Custer High School for 3 years?? Are you looking at a STEM career?? Do you have good grades?? View more details and the scholarship application in this document...

__Black Hills Golf Association Scholarship/ May 15th Deadline__ Have you ever been part of the Junior Golf Program?? That is a major part of this opportunity for one of two $1000 scholarships. The student is also judged on leadership and scholarship. View more details and the application in this document...

__US Bank Scholarship Program/ May 31st Deadline__ This is for a chance at 1 of 40 randomly drawn scholarships for $1000. You simply need to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university during the fall of 2013 to be eligible for this. Go on line at this link to apply... US Bank Scholarship Program

__Horton's Machine Tool Scholarship/ May 31st Deadline__ This is a great scholarship for someone interested in the machine tool technology related career! It is a chance for $4000 for one year. View more details and the scholarship by going to this link...Horton Machine Tool Scholarship

__June__
__The Center for Equality Youth Scholarship/ June 1st Deadline__ The CFE Youth Scholarship awards a high school seniors/current college student $1000 ($500 per semester). The recipient of this awards will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting respect for equality with an emphasis on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students and issues (LGBTQ+). This scholarship is open to all South Dakota residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. View more details and the scholarship by going to this link.... CFE Youth Scholarship

__Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship/ June 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for one of 1020 scholarships worth $2500. This is available to anyone under the age of 30 who is registered to start in a career or technical education program in the fall of 2017. View more details and the scholarship by going to this link.... Horatio Alger Career and Tech Ed Scholarship

__July__
__James Jenssen Scholarship/ July 15th Deadline__ This is an opportunity for 1 of 4 $500 scholarships for a student who is a South Dakota resident and registered in an engineering program at the SD School of Mines or at SDSU. View more details and the application in this document....