Scholarship Opportunities for 2025
Financial Support for Students
Learn about scholarships available for students in the Black Hills and apply for an opportunity.
Scholarships open on January 1 and close on April 1 of each year.
Scholarship opportunities
The Lloyd Aman Workforce Development Scholarship
The scholarship honors Lloyd Aman’s willingness to tackle challenges, his helpful and generous spirit, and his quality work ethic.
Eligible Schools: Custer High School
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship honors Julia Beth Jacobson’s spirit of service.
Eligible Schools: Spearfish High School
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
JAMIE ZEPP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship supports a high school senior who is dedicated to living life to the fullest and excludes the qualities that Jamie exhibited each day of his life.
Eligible Schools: Rapid City Central High School
Scholarship Amount: $4,000 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
The Harold and George “Elbert” Newton Memorial Music Scholarship
The scholarship honors Harold and George “Elbert” Newton’s passion for music.
Eligible Schools: Spearfish High School
Scholarship Amount: $5,000 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Mark Chapman Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was created to encourage and assist a student athlete in obtaining a post-secondary education.
Eligible Schools: Central High School
Scholarship Amount: $750 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Joyce Bedingfield Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship honors Joyce Bedingfield’s legacy as a devoted wife, mother and nurse, and her commitment to helping others.
Eligible Schools: Students enrolled in a registered nursing program
Scholarship Amount: $3,300 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Hosie Main Memorial Music Scholarship
The scholarship will assist graduating seniors who plan to continue their education in the field of instrumental music.
Eligible Schools: All Rapid City Area Schools
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (renewable for up to 4 years: $8,000 total)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
The Deerfield Scholarship
The scholarship supports graduationg seniors from Hill City High School.
Eligible Schools: Hill City High School
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (renewable for up to 4 years: $6,000 total)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Sarah Stevens Scholarship
The scholarship supports young women graduating from Stevens High School who are pursuing a career in medicine or mental health.
Eligible Schools: Stevens High School
Scholarship Amount: $500 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Arete Scholarship in Memory of Kevin J.Morsching
The scholarship is open to graduating seniors from St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City. The applicant should exemplify the Greek principle of Arête, or excellence and moral virtue.
Eligible Schools: St. Thomas More High School
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Amanda Hoffmann-Smith Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship supports a graduating senior who aspires to better the world with their life.
Eligible Schools: All Rapid City Area Schools, Douglas High School
Scholarship Amount: $7,500 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Alexa Jane Dzintars Memorial Scholarship
Stevens High School seniors enrolled in art or music classes may apply for the scholarship. The opportunity gives preference to those planning to pursue a higher education in music or art.
Eligible Schools: Stevens High School
Scholarship Amount: $2000 (one-time)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Elevate Rapid City Workforce Development Scholarship
The Elevate Rapid City Workforce Development Scholarship will be awarded to Rapid City area residents pursuing further education that advances their skills and ability to make valuable contributions to the Rapid City workforce. The opportunity is open to either graduating seniors or those who have lived in Rapid City for the past year who are looking to further their education.
Eligible Schools: All Rapid City residents, including high school seniors looking to further their education.
Scholarship Amount: $4,500 (one-time, 2 scholarships available)
Status: Closed
Open Date: Jan. 1
Close Date: April 1
Have questions? Connect with Carrie.
Carrie Robley, Director of Community Impact, leads our grant and scholarship processes. She’s happy to answer your questions about funding opportunities and applications.