University of South Dakota Scholarship Opportunities

• USD awards nearly $10.7 million each year in student scholarships. See what scholarships you may be eligible for and how to apply.

South Dakota Scholarships

• The South Dakota Board of Regents, the state, and its institutions offer scholarships for South Dakota students that can help you pay for your education.

South Dakota Nurses Foundation Fund

• Provides financial support to South Dakota Nurses Foundation as designated by the donor.

Sanford Health Opportunities

• Offers educational assistance, scholarships, sponsorships, public service loan forgiveness and state programs to assist with funding to continue your education.

Sanford Careers – Financial Support & Paid Training

• For select high-demand professions, financial assistance will be available at participating schools to support tuition and other expenses in exchange for a specified work commitment at Sanford Health.

Sanford Careers – Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program

• This hands-on, 10-week, full-time (36-40 hours/week), paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor. Following the 10-week program in the summer, interns have the opportunity to extend the internship into the school year. 

Avera Sponsorships and Scholarships

• Avera supports ambitious learners with a strong desire to follow their passion while developing a career path in health care.

Monument Health Nursing Scholarship Program

• The Nursing Scholarship Program is a financial assistance program for students pursuing a health care career as a registered nurse (RN).

Build Dakota Scholarship Fund

• Our technical colleges ensure today’s graduates are skilled scholars valued in a high-need industry. If that sounds like a future you’re interested in, Build Dakota can get you there. Get your high-need technical degree, 100% free.