University Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on University, College and Departmental levels. Because of our generous donors, the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences awards around $230,000 annually. When combined with the departments within the College, we offer well-over half-a-million dollars in scholarships to our students.
Returning students apply for scholarships by logging on to MyState. Click on the "Dashboard" tab, and then the scholarship application section is on the right side. All current students, whether eligible for the Jackrabbit Guarantee Program or not, should submit this application before the Feb. 1, priority date to be eligible for scholarships the following school year.
Incoming students should complete the SDSU Academic Scholarship Application Form the year prior to enrollment. Priority is given to applications received by Dec. 1. To apply for these scholarships, students complete the Scholarship Application Form.
Special Scholarship Applications
Some scholarships/awards require additional information from applicants to satisfy criteria established by the donors. Information and applications are available in the Academic Programs Office in Berg Agricultural Hall 162. If you believe you qualify and wish to be considered for any of the scholarships or awards described below, please follow the instructions and apply.
- Application due date Oct. 11, 2024: Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee Scholarship 2024
- Application due date Nov. 1, 2024: Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Scholarship 2024
- Application due date Nov. 15, 2024: South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Foundation Scholarship 2024
- Application due date Nov. 19, 2024: MACA Young Leader Scholarship Program 2025
- Application due date Nov. 30, 2024: AgCareers.Com Scholarship 2024
- Application due date Dec. 31, 2024: South Dakota Well Drillers Association Scholarships