South Dakota Freedom Scholarship

The South Dakota Freedom Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for South Dakotans who plan to live and work in South Dakota after graduation. The scholarship is administered by the South Dakota Freedom Board and managed by the South Dakota Community Foundation with funding from First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, the State of South Dakota, Avera Health and Sanford Health. For more information, visit www.freedomscholarshipsd.com.

Student Eligibility and Requirements:

1. US Citizen who has maintained South Dakota residency for at least one year prior to scholarship application.
2. Undergraduate, degree seeking student who is working on their first bachelor’s degree.
3. Demonstrate financial need (Students must file a FAFSA in order to determine this).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0.
5. Graduate college within five years.
6. Commit to live and work in South Dakota for three years following graduation.

Please Note:  Student athletes are not eligible for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship. 

Scholarship Process and Details

Complete the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship application to be considered for a Freedom Scholarship. You are not guaranteed to be offered a scholarship nor are you obligated to accept a scholarship if offered one.

South Dakota Freedom Scholarship Process

To be considered for a South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, click South Dakota Freedom Scholarship Application

• The South Dakota Freedom Scholarship is an opportunity to help pay for college.  
• Students who are eligible for the Freedom Scholarship are eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year.  

Students that meet the eligibility requirements.

There is no cost for this service.