South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

South Dakota Board of Regents

$7,500Ongoing — apply via FAFSA and admission each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of SD; 3 GPA or higher.

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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.

What you'll need to apply

  • Application
  • SAT or ACT scores: ACT 24+ (or SAT 1180) with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below a C
  • Or an ACT of 28+ with no GPA or course requirement
  • South Dakota resident at an accredited South Dakota school

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Residents of: SD
  • • Minimum GPA: 3

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