University of South Dakota, SD
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
89%
Tuition
$8,457 in-state
$11,688 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#223 in National Universities
Scholarships
Rawlins Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Awarded to the highest ranking senior at the following South Dakota high schools: Aberdeen Central and Roncalli; Brandon Valley; Brookings; Huron; Mitchell; Rapid City Central and Stevens; Sioux Falls Lincoln, O'Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington; Vermillion; Watertown and Yankton. This award is valued at $10,000 over four year ($2,500 per year).
Rotc Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Qualified students are eligible for two-, three- and four-year on-campus full tuition ROTC scholarships, money for books and a non-taxed monthly stipend.
Al Neuharth Scholarship For Excellence In Journalism
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Al Neuharth Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism is a premier scholarship is for exceptional journalists who plan to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, be active in the USD student newspaper, The Volante, and meet all other criteria as specified by the award.
Coyote Commitment Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
All first-time freshmen students who apply for fall admission to USD are automatically considered for up to $3,500 per year. Coyote Commitment is available to recipients for up to four years as a full-time student and is based on GPA, standardized test scores and committee review. The Coyote Commitment may include a combination of funding from other scholarships or additional sources awarded to you. Although there is no deadline or separate application for this award, students should apply to South Dakota prior to April 1 for full consideration.
Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
The Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship is awarded to full-time students who major or minor in political science. Preference is given to non-traditional students with clear financial need. Valued at up to the cost of full tuition, fees, books, room and board for up to four years of full-time study . At least one international travel or study abroad experience and a working internship or service opportunity may be included after consultation with faculty advisor and non-faculty mentor. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.7 grade point average each semester and must maintain a workload allowing for prompt graduation.
Glenn E. & Barbara R. Ullyot Lakota Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Glenn E. & Barbara R. Ullyot Lakota Scholarship is a premier scholarship recognizing American Indian high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic potential. The full Ullyot Scholarship is valued at up to $20,000 over a four-year period. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Partial, one-time scholarships also are available to American Indian students who demonstrate a commitment to academic learning. The Ullyot Lakota Scholarship is administered by the Institute of American Indian Studies.
Hatterscheidt Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Presented by the Hatterscheidt Foundation and named for former South Dakota businessman Fred W. Hatterscheidt and his wife, Ruth, the Hatterscheidt Scholarship is a one-year award valued at $2,000.
The scholarships are annually awarded to current seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools based on the following criteria:
- Must be a South Dakota resident and graduate from a South Dakota high school
- Show financial need and apply for Federal Student Aid through the FAFSA
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be accepted for admission to the University of South Dakota
- Attend the Vermillion campus of the University of South Dakota full time (min. 12 credit hours)
John & Grace Dickson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
John & Grace Dickson Scholarship is awarded to graduates of Stickney, Plankinton or White Lake High Schools.
Presidential Alumni Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Presidential Alumni Scholarship is open to high school seniors with a 27 or higher ACT (1210 SAT), the scholarship awards up to $28,000 (up to $7,000 per year renewable for four years). Finalists for Presidential-Alumni Scholarships are invited to interview.
Sanford School Of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1250
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program is intended for South Dakota high school seniors with an interest in medicine, 28 or higher ACT (1250 SAT) and excellent grades, recipients of the award earn conditional acceptance into the Sanford School of Medicine at USD. When completing the academic scholarships online application be sure to complete the additional questions for the Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Students Scholars Program. Finalists for the scholarship are asked to interview on campus.
The Beacom Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
The Beacom Family Scholarship
Usd School Of Law Honor Scholar Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
USD School of Law Honor Scholar Program is open to high school seniors with an interest in law, a 27 or higher ACT (1210 SAT) and excellent grade point average. Recipients of the award earn provisional acceptance into the USD School of Law. Finalists for the Law School Honor Scholar Program are invited to interview
Walter A. & Lucy Yoshiko Buhler Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full In-State Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Awarded to exceptional students enrolling in either the USD College of Fine Arts or the Beacom School of Business, the Buhler Scholarship provides funding equal to the cost of in-state tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours per semester. The Buhler scholarship may be renewed annually for four consecutive years provided the recipients maintain a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average, remain enrolled full time on the Vermillion campus and continue the pursuit of a degree in the business of fine arts school/college in which they originally enrolled.
Theater Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
A limited number of Freshmen Talent Scholarships are available to incoming students who declare Theatre as their major. Students applying for a Freshman Talent Scholarship should complete the Admissions and Auditions process.
Art Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Applicants to the Department Art are required to submit a portfolio of original artwork. Incoming art majors portfolios double as scholarship portfolios. Scholarships are offered based on excellence in artistic merit and/or academic success. The portfolio reviews allow prospective students and university art faculty members to discuss the direction of student work and evaluate applicants for scholarship purposes and program placement.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$200 to $4000
Required GPA
2.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Music Scholarships are available to music majors, music minors, and music participants. Amounts range from $200 to $4,000 renewable upon meeting the criteria listed in the scholarship acceptance letter and based upon funding.
All music majors must audition for entrance in to the program. Students seeking a music scholarship will use that audition process as meeting the requirement. Any student not seeking a music scholarship or any student applying after the scholarship process is complete should contact the Chair of the Department of Music or the appropriate faculty member in the area of study to set up an audition.
Spearfish Area Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-610
SAT Critical Reading 400-440
SAT Writing 410-510
Description
Spearfish Area Scholarship awards up to $40,000 ($10,000 per year, renewable for four years) to an incoming first-year student who is a graduate of Spearfish High School. The scholarship recipient must demonstrate financial need and possess a strong high school academic performance record.
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