CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

“Spirit of Sioux Falls” Scholarship
Application Available at www.sfacf.org [External Hyperlink]
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Eligibility:
1) be pursuing a degree in business, and
2) be continuing their education in a four-year college/university program and have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, or
3) be continuing at a vocation/technical institute or a community college in a two year program and have completed at least one semester, or
4) be presently enrolled at a vocations/technical institute or community college in a two year program and have completed at least one year at the institute or community college and have definite plans to continue at a four-year college or university, or
5) be enrolled full-time in a graduate program.
6) demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement.
7) have the recommendation or a department head, professor, or advisor and a volunteer agency director or employer, and
8) demonstrate their understanding of the role of business in American society.

Association on American Indian Affairs
Application www.indian-affairs.org [External Hyperlink] or the Financial Aid Office for brochure
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Requirements:
1) Application/Financial Need Analysis Form with signature of Financial Aid Officer
2) Certificate of Indian Blood showing ¼ Indian blood
3) Proof of Tribal Enrollment
4) Essay of Student’s Educational Goals
5) Two letters of Recommendation
6) Current Financial Aid Award Letter
7) Most Recent Transcript
8) Class Schedule will be required prior to disbursement
9) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED

Hovland Scholarship
Applications Available at:  www.sfacf.org [External Hyperlink]
Deadline: July 15, 2008
1) Applicant must at least have a 2.0 GPA.
2) Applicant must be enrolled in a state (public or private not-for profit) college, university, and vocational or technical school.
3) Applicant must be of Norwegian Descent.
4) Applicant must have the need for financial aid.
5) Official transcripts are required.

The Lost Boys of Sudan Scholarship for Higher Education
Information available at the Financial Aid Office, Admin. 106
Deadline: July 15, 2008
Eligibility:
1) Be one of the Lost Boys of Sudan
2) Have resided in Sioux Falls for a minimum of two years
3) Have completed one year at a four-year college or university
4) Have a GPA of at least 2.3
5) Plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university
6) Demonstrate financial need
7) Demonstrate involvement in the lives of others in the community
8) Demonstrate the desire and ability to pursue higher education

Pacific West Cancer Fund
Application available: At the SDSU Financial Aid Office
Deadline: Open until awarded
Eligibility-
1) SDSU student
2) Diagnosed with cancer
3) Receiving treatment for cancer