SDACDE
Scholarship

Qualifications: 

• The recipient will be a current year graduate of a South Dakota High School.

• The recipient shall have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

• Students must be attending a school in an Agricultural/Conservation-related field in a South Dakota College or Vocational School.

 

Payment:

• Two (2) $1,000 Scholarships Offered.

• Payment will be rendered to the recipient. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 to be paid upon completion of the 2nd semester registration.

• The scholarship money will be used for purchasing books or any other college use.

 

Presentation:

The award will be presented at the recipient's annual school awards program.

 

Selection criteria: 

1.  Personal (employment, extracurricular, honors, community service)= 40%

2.  Brief description of education and career goals = 30%

3.  Academic (grades) = 10%

4.  Letters of recommendation (2) = 10%

5.  Financial Need = 10%

 

SDACDE Memorial Scholarship History:

The South Dakota Association of Conservation District Employees started a Memorial Scholarship fund in 1995 to honor the memory of past employees and their passion, dedication and commitment to the conservation movement.

 

The SDACDE is offering two (2) - $1,000 scholarships.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage those students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural/conservation-related field.  The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in South Dakota who will be attending a 4-year college or a vocational school.

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Due Date is March 1, 2026.​