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 handles the applications and awards.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, prospective students can apply for scholarships for the 2025 academic year.
2024 Scholarships At a Glance:
$51,500
awarded to STUDENTS BY BHACF IN 2024
16
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN 2024
12 Higher Education Schools
rEPRESENTED in 2024 awards
2024 BHACF Scholarship Recipients:
The Walt Award: Halle Stephens
Elevate RC Chamber Workforce Development Scholarship: Candice Leclerc, Bailey Kokesh
Sarah Stevens Scholarship: Holland Post
Hosie Main Memorial Music Scholarship: Robin Thrash
Harold and George Newton Memorial Music Scholarship: Liam Carriveau
Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship: Sierra West
Amanda Hoffmann Smith Memorial Scholarship: Zaidee Peterman
Deerfield Store Scholarship: Natasha Winter
Hunter J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Kylie Benim
Arete Morsching Scholarship in Memory of Kevin J. Morsching: Victoria Verhey
Arete Morsching Scholarship in Memory of Kevin J. Morsching: Philip Bentz
Joyce Bedingfield Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Robin Yang
Jamie Zepp Memorial Scholarship: Enya Wallace
Mark Chapman Memorial Scholarship: Conner Warren
Alexa Jane Dzintars Memorial Scholarship: Zaidee Peterman
Learn about 2025 Scholarship Opportunities
Our 2025 Scholarship Awards open on Jan 1, 2025 and close on April 15, 2025. View our Scholarship Opportunities to learn about eligibility requirements and dollar amounts for each scholarship.