Scholarship Opportunities for 2024

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 15 of each year.

Scholarship options

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 Range: $1, 500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship honors Julia Beth Jacobson’s spirit of service.

Eligible Schools: Spearfish High School

Scholarship Range: $1, 500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $4,000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $3, 000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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: All Black Hills High Schools

Scholarship Range: $3,000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $1,500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

The Deerfield Scholarship

The scholarship supports graduationg seniors from Hill City High School.

Eligible Schools: Hill City High School

Scholarship Range: $1,500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

Sarah Stevens Scholarship

The scholarship supports young women graduating from Stevens High School who are pursuing a career in medicine or counseling.

Eligible Schools: Stevens High School

Scholarship Range: $500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $1,500 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $7,000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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 Range: $2000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

Elevate Rapid City Workforce Development Scholarship

Rapid City residents pursuing further education to successfully participate in the business sector of Rapid City are encouraged to apply. The opportunity is open to either graduating seniors or those who have lived in Rapid City for the past year.

Eligible Schools: All Rapid City residents

Scholarship Range: $4,000 (one-time)

Status: Closed

Open Date: Jan. 1

Close Date: April 15

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.