The University of South Dakota Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
The deadline for the common scholarship application (Jan. 13, 2009) has passed. No additional applications will be accepted at this time.
The University of South Dakota Scholarship/Award Policy
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are available to first time freshmen enrolled full time at the Vermillion main campus. They are awarded when you are accepted to The University of South Dakota, however a student can request their file be reevaluated at anytime by contacting the Admissions Office.
Promise Plus Scholarship Commitment:
Students with strong ACT/SAT scores and a strong academic record will be considered
Available to all majors who attend the Main Campus in Vermillion, SD
Awards range from $500 to $2000 for up to 4 years
No deadline
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Technology Fellow Application
Available to full time, degree seeking undergraduate students who are South Dakota residents
Award pays the equivalent of 32 credit hours of tuition and fees for each academic year
Click here for Technology Fellow Application
Al Neuharth Excellence in Journalism:
Available to high school seniors who will work on the student newspaper, the Volante, and talented in print journalism
Full in-state tuition and fees (higher amounts are possible for those who qualify)
Possibly renewable for four years
Deadline: January 13, 2009
Finalists will be asked to interview on campus
The deadline for the Al Neuharth Excellence in Journalism scholarship (Jan. 13. 2009) has past. No additional applications will be accepted at this time.
Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program:
Available to South Dakota high school seniors with an interest in medicine
Must have a 28 or higher ACT and excellent grades
A minimum guarantee of $2000 per year for four years in USD Scholarships and conditional acceptance into The Sanford School of Medicine at USD
Four scholarships are awarded each year
Finalists will be asked to interview on campus
The Deadline for the Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program (Dec. 15, 2008) has past. No additional applications will be accepted at this time.
COMMON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This application covers all the following scholarships using only one application form.
The deadline for the common scholarship application (Jan. 13, 2009) has passed. No additional applications will be accepted at this time.
USD School of Law Honor Scholar Program:
Open to high school seniors with an interest in law
Must have a 27 or higher ACT and excellent grades
Up to five students will be awarded provisional acceptance to The U's Law School
Finalists will be asked to interview on campus
Mickelson Scholarship:
Awarded to academically talented South Dakota residents
Must have a 30 or higher ACT or 1310 or higher SAT
Scholarship awards $8,500 each year for four years (a four-year value up to $34,000)
Finalists will be asked to interview on campus
Presidential-Alumni Scholarship:
Open to all students with a 27 or higher ACT
Eleven are awarded each year
$4,750 each year for four years
Finalists will be asked to interview on campus
Rawlins Scholarship:
Awarded to the highest ranking senior at the following high schools: Aberdeen Central and Roncalli; Brandon Valley; Brookings; Huron; Mitchell; Rapid City Central and Stevens; Sioux Falls Lincoln, O'Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington; Vermillion; Watertown and Yankton
Based on 7th semester class rank
$2500 each year for four years
Ulloyt Scholarships:
Awarded to American Indian senior high school students who have demonstrated strong academic potential and a significant commitment to their communities.
$20,000, four year financial commitment to qualified American Indian senior high school students.
Scholarship awards also may be made in various amounts and for shorter periods.
Farber Scholarships:
Awarded to high school seniors who plan to major in political science and minor in leadership studies
$1000 for freshman year; renewable for up to four years
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Athletic Scholarships:
Awarded based on athletic talent
Amounts and number of awards vary
Contact the Coyote Athletic Department, 1-877-COYOTES (1-877-269-6837)
Music Scholarships:
Awarded to students majoring and/or minoring in music and talented non-majors
Auditions are held in February and March
Amounts and number of awards vary each year
Contact the Department of Music for more information at 1-877-COYOTES
ROTC Scholarships:
Awarded to students based on ACT/SAT scores, physical fitness test, leadership activities and personal interviews
100% tuition and fees, $900 per year for books plus monthly stipends from $250 to $400
Scholarships awarded for up to four years
Deadline: November 15, 2007
Contact the USD Military Science Department for more information at 1-877-COYOTES extension 6059
Theatre Scholarships:
Awarded to students who plan to major in theatre
Amounts and number of awards vary each year
Auditions are held in late spring
Contact the USD Theatre Department at 1-877-COYOTES for more information
English Scholarships - Margaret B. Sanger Scholarships
Awarded to high school seniors who plan to major in English
Amounts vary each year
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