Every year, BHACF awards scholarships to a variety of Black Hills students looking to earn a higher degree of education. Community members partner with BHACF to open the scholarships, and BHACF administers the applications and awards.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, prospective students can apply for scholarships for the 2026 academic year.
2025 Scholarships At a Glance:
$53,550 Awarded
to STUDENTS THROUGH BHACF IN 2025
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN 2025
2025 BHACF Scholarship Recipients:
The Walt Award: Halle Stephens
Elevate RC Chamber Workforce Development Scholarship: Amelia Schaefbauer, Sereana Van Duysen
Sarah Stevens Scholarship: Olivia Miller
Hosie Main Memorial Music Scholarship: Kaylie Tupper
Harold and George Newton Memorial Music Scholarship: Ella Sprague
Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship: Sara Heine
Amanda Hoffmann Smith Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Boerger
Deerfield Store Scholarship: Abigail Street
Hunter J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Quinn Lewison
Arete Morsching Scholarship in Memory of Kevin J. Morsching (St Thomas More): Ayva Donnelly
Arete Morsching Scholarship in Memory of Kevin J. Morsching (Post 22): Dexter Steen
Joyce Bedingfield Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Aspyn Lamb-Rivera
Jamie Zepp Memorial Scholarship: Kaylee Tveter
Mark Chapman Memorial Scholarship: Kelsi Kroeger
Alexa Jane Dzintars Memorial Scholarship: Miriam Ostler
BHACF Youth Philanthropy Scholarship: Euana Matute
Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship: Ethan O’Connor
Learn about 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
BHACF’s 2026 Scholarship Awards open on Jan 1 and close on April 1. View our Scholarship Opportunities to learn about eligibility requirements and dollar amounts for each scholarship.