South Dakota scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to South Dakota residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local South Dakota scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for South Dakota residents (1)
- South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship$7,500
South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota resident high school grads with a 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ ACT composite (or 1180+ SAT) who complete the required high school curriculum with no grade below a C can get $7,500, spread over four years. You'll need to keep a 3.0+ college GPA to stay eligible.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA and admission each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026