Cooking School Scholarship Contest

Submit an essay explaining your passion for global cuisine. The winner will receive a $20,000 scholarship from The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.

Click HERE for more details and to apply online.
Deadline is March 30, 2012.

SDSU Jackrabbit Takeout

This spring semester, SDSU will be hosting several Jackrabbit Takeouts in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
Lincoln High school SENIORS and their families are invited to enjoy some great food courtesy of SDSU Admissions and get all the information they need to know about preparing to attend State.
No RSVP necessary. Just be sure to bring your questions, and of course, an appetite!

WHEN: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 from 5-7pm
WHERE: Pizza Ranch East 10th, Sioux Falls

What's on the menu?
~Apply for admission
~Complete the housing application
~Turn in the scholarship application
~Visit with current SDSU students and Admissions staff

Tip Top Tux Scholarship

Tip Top Tux will award up to six area high school students with a college scholarship. This scholarship will be based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need and volunteer service in your community.

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline is May 15, 2012

Blanche Irene Doolittle Scholarship

The Blanche Irene Doolittle Scholarship Trust was created under the Last Will and Testament of Blanche Irene Doolittle to provide scholarships to deserving students. A committee has been established to administer the selection of recipients from among those seniors graduating from Sioux Falls High Schools who are about to enter college.

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline to submit an application is March 15th, 2012.

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Scholarship

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls and The South Dakota Bankers Foundation are offering SIX $1000 scholarships to 2012 graduates. Applicants must be a graduating Lincoln High School senior and must attend an accredited South Dakota institution of higher learning (public or private) full time.

Click HERE for an application.
Deadline is April 29th, 2012.

Sioux Falls High School Student Scholarships

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has several scholarships available exclusively to Sioux Falls High School Students and even exclusively to LHS Grads. See earlier blog posts for the LHS Specific Scholarships.
Click each SCHOLARSHIP LISTING below for more details and a link to an application.

Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club Scholarship
Dale Lokke Law Enforcement Scholarship
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith Scholarship
Fred and Marie Christopherson Scholarship
Herman and LaVerne Griller Scholarship

Independent Insurance Agents of Sioux Falls Scholarship
Joe Foss "An American Hero" Scholarship
Junior League of Sioux Falls Scholarship
Kiwanis Clubs of Sioux Falls Scholarship

Robert W. Best Scholarship
Sally Bertina Meyer Scholarship
Waneta Drake Miller Edmison Memorial Scholarship

FAFSA Finish Line

Parents and Students should be nearing the completion of their FAFSA, if you have not already completed it.
BOTH parents and students must first obtain a PIN code before you can start the process.
Completing your FAFSA process is one of the most important steps to "Mov'n On" in your college bound path.
Be sure to abide by your college's requested deadlines for completing your FAFSA. Contact your college's Financial Aid Office or your Admission's Representative with any questions or concerns with your financial aid.

Click HERE to get a PIN.
Click HERE to start the FAFSA Application.

AXA Advisors Sioux Empire Scholarship

The AXA Advisors Sioux Empire Scholarship is a permanent endowment of the
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to high school students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their school, community, or workplace activities.

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline is March 15th, 2012

Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Community Service Scholarship

Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union will award up to two $1,000 scholarships to eligible students who are currently enrolled in or plan to attend a post-high school educational institution and have demonstrated outstanding service to their community.

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline is April 1, 2012

South Dakota Automobile Dealers Association Education Scholarship

The South Dakota Automobile Dealers Association is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 school year. These scholarships are available to any post high school education, be that technical school, undergrad, graduate school or doctoral degrees.

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline is March 25th, 2012.

Robert W. Best Scholarship

This award is available to graduating seniors of Sioux Falls Christian High School or a Sioux Falls public high school in Sioux Falls, SD. Applicants must have a “C” average or higher and plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school. Financial need and potential to succeed through involvement in community or school are also criteria for the award. Award: $1,500

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline: March 15, 2012

James and Bernice Kopperud Scholarship

This award benefits graduating seniors of Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD, who plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and have the desire and ability to succeed in his or her chosen field of study. Award: $1,500

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline: March 15, 2012

Lindsey Ann Masterson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD, who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university, have earned a “B” (3.0) or better average while in high school, and are involved in dance privately or at Lincoln High School. Award: $1,000;

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline: March 15, 2012

Katherine A. Larson Scholarship

Applicants for this award must be graduating seniors of Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD, who have participated in extra-curricular and community activities; plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and demonstrate traits such as determination, desire to succeed, ability to work well with others, and to go beyond what is expected to help and inspire others. Award: $500

For more information and an application click HERE.
Deadline: March 15, 2012.

James Stenholtz Scholarship

This scholarship goes to a graduating senior of Lincoln Senior High School in Sioux Falls, SD, who plans to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school. Eligible applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have participated in extra-curricular and community activities. Award: $500

Click HERE for more information and an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2012

Mary H. Thompson Tennis Scholarship

The Sioux Falls Tennis Association has established scholarships to promote and honor one male and one female Sioux Falls High School Tennis player who wishes to continue his/her education at an accredited post secondary institution. Each scholarship winner will be awarded $500.

Click HERE for more information and an application.
Deadline is April 16th, 2012.