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"Oh, The Places You'll Go" College Scholarship Program Random House Children's Books sponsors this $5,000 scholarship to recognize a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer. Application includes original literary composition based on Dr. Seuss's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!". Applications are available on-line or in Student Services Office.

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1/12/12

 Apply Here
ABC Book Club Scholarship  

Members of the ABC Book Club are eligible for this scholarship provided they have 120 or more points on record by the due date or 30 or more points earned in the senior year. 

 

 4/16/12 Apply Here
Alegent Health Scholarship  

To Provide Scholarships for High School seniors who plan to pursue a degree in the health care field.

 

 2/15/12 Apply Here
Alert Magazine Scholarship  

Students must submit an Essay about drug/alcohol abuse to Alert Magazine.

 

 Monthly Apply Here
Allen R. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship  

The recipient of this $200 scholarship shall be a graduating senior from Watertown High School who has demonstrated excellent citizenship, scientific curiosity, scholastic ability, and plans a career in the field of life science. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form.

 

 2/24/13 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Alpha Delta Kappa One $250 scholarship will be presented by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Kappa Chapter, to a female student pursuing a degree in education. The applicant must attend, have attended, or be working at one of the following schools: Castlewood, Clark, Deuel, Estelline, Florence, Grant-Deuel, Hamlin, Henry, Milbank, South Shore, Watertown, Wilmot or Mount Marty (Watertown location). 4/3/12 Apply Here
American Legion Codington County Post 17 Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship is open to graduating seniors whose parent/grandparent has present or past military service and/or the student has participated in an American Legion-sponsored activities (i.e. baseball, Boys/Girls State, Oratorical Contest.) The student must be planning to attend a college or technical school. Community service and school activities and honors are also considerations for this scholarship. 3/31/13 Apply Here
American Legion Oratorical Contest Each year the American Legion sponsors a nationwide speech contest, offering high school students the chance to win scholarships for education beyond high school. Each contestant must give a prepared oration on some phase of the United States Constitution, giving emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to his government. Awards ranging from $100 to $600 will be awarded. 1/31/12 Apply Here
Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship This scholarship provides support for young women or men who have dedicated themselves to becoming professional educators. The scholarship is awarded to a freshman entering a South Dakota university who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities. The student must apply to a South Dakota university granting degrees in elementary and secondary education, two letters of recommendation, an original essay, and ACT test results will be considered in choosing a winner. The award is $1000. 2/24/12 Apply Here
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American Students will award a $500 scholarship to a high school graduate who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in South or North Dakota and plans to enter a post-secondary institution pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences or a natural resources degree. 2/24/12 Apply Here
Ashley & Amanda Loban Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in remembrance of Ashley and Amanda Loban, whose young lives were cut short by a fatal automobile accident on May 22, 2006 in Brookings County. Scholarships will be awarded to one Brookings High School student and one South Dakota High School student who will be full-time students at a post-secondary school and have been nominated by a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, coach or pastor for the applicant's acts of kindness, good citizenship and humanitarianism. 3/02/12 Apply Here
AXA Achievement Scholarship The AXA Achievement Scholarship Program offers college scholarship of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school.  The applicants must be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.   12/15 Apply Here
Ben Kliegle Memorial Scholarship This scholarship in the amount of $500 will be based on need, defined as absence of family or inability of a family or guardian to provide financial assistance for school related expense.  The senior must have an address of Goodwin, Kranzburg or Bemis to be eligible and attending a college or vocational school following graduation. 3/31 Apply Here
Better Business Bureau Scholarships

 

 

 

 

 The annual Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Awards program is sponsored by the Foundation of the Better Business Bureau. $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to six students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB. 3/09

Application Deadline has been Extended for South Dakota to 4/13

 Apply Here
Best Buy Scholarship Best Buy is offering scholarships to seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and plan to attend a two or four college/university. 2/19 Apply Here
Bob Glines Memorial Scholarship by the Magic Mile Lion's Club The Magic Mile Lion’s Club will award one scholarship to a Watertown High School senior in the amount of $500 which is to be used to further their education in the state of South Dakota.  The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and show need for financial aid. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Bob Richardson Memorial Scholarship The Watertown Lions Club is sponsoring the Bob Richardson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. This scholarship will be awarded to a Watertown High School graduate who plans to continue their education at either a college or vocational school. The selection will be based on the applicant's community service involvement. 3/31 Apply Here
Broosters Scholarship Essay Contest We will offer three (3) 2012 scholarships: The winner receives a $1000 scholarship, and two runners-up will each receive $500. 06/12 Apply Here
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is open to students to plan to enroll in a 4-year college or university, majoring in a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Select Design, Marketing, Accounting, Finance and Business majors are also eligible. There will be 1,000 Buick Achievers Scholarships of $2,000 and 100 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. The application opens on January 9, 2012 and closes at 11:59 p.m. CT, February 29, 2012. Apply Here
Burger King Scholarship Burger King Restaurants will be awarding a number of $1000 scholarships to qualifying students throughout South Dakota. The scholarships will be divided equally among fine art participants, athletic participants and students who work at a South Dakota Burger King Restaurant. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 hours per month (unless individual circumstances such as physical disability or an ill family member prevents the student's employment.). This does not have to be at a Burger King Restaurant. Students must demonstrate participation in extra-curricular high school sponsored activities. 1/10 Apply Here
Catholic Daughters Scholarship This scholarship has been made available to graduating seniors whose mother or grandmother is a member of Catholic Daughters.  The application requires a short synopsis of your future plans.  The scholarship is worth $200. 4/7 Apply Here
Charles Langenfeld Memorial Scholarship The Watertown High School Class of 1965 offers this award in honor of the memory of Charles Langenfeld, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1968 while serving as a Corpsman in the US Navy. This $1000 scholarship will be applied to the cost of college, vocational school, or business school of the recipient's choice. The applicant should be a well rounded person with many interests. 3/30 Apply Here
Chelsea Ann Vilhauer Memorial Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship has been established in memory of Chelsea Ann Vilhauer who was born on Oct. 8, 1990 and died Feb. 7, 1991 of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Chelsea would have graduated with the Class of 2009. To be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must be a graduating senior at WHS who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership qualities, participates in extra-curricular activities and is planning to pursue a career in the field of medicine, pharmacy or nursing. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
CHS Foundation Scholarship The CHS Foundation awards 25 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to study an agricultural-related major at a university or two-year college. 4/01 Apply Here
Class of 1951 Scholarship One - $550 scholarship will be awarded to a current year WHS senior to be used at any vocational school, college or university in the state of South Dakota. This scholarship must be competed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Coca-Cola Scholars Program This program is sponsored by your local Coca-Cola bottler and the Coca-Cola Company.  The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is a public nonprofit foundation and the largest business supported scholarship fund of its kind.  Program awards consist of 50 scholarships worth $5000 annually and 100 scholarships worth $1000 annually, all renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.  These awards may be used at any accredited U.S. college or university of the student’s choice.  Selection will be based on a number of factors, with special emphasis on the character, personal merit, and background of each individual. 10/31 Apply Here
Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative Scholarship This scholarship is open to a high school senior who is a dependent child of a member cooperative consumer or a child of a member cooperative employee. The applicant must be a student who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. Scholarships are based on academic excellence, work experience, extra-curricular activities and a written recommendation. Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative will offer two $500 scholarships and a $1,000 scholarhsip through the Basin Electric Scholarship Program. The application documents must be submitted to Codington-Clark Electric Co-op before the application deadline of Feb. 19.   2/20 Apply Here
Concord Lodge 13 Masonic Scholarship A $750 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Watertown High School by the Masons of Concord Lodge 13, Watertown. Any student with a grade point average of C+ or better who is planning to attend a vocational school, college or university is eligible. Preference will be given to a student whose family has Masonic affiliation. 4/04 Apply Here
Conservation Speech Contest The South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry will sponsor a speech contest for students, grades 9-12.  Any student enrolled in a South Dakota High School is eligible to compete for $1200 in scholarships. 03/17 Apply Here
Curtis Marvin Hohn Legacy Scholarship

The competitive $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of a South Dakota High School  attending a public or private college, university, or technical school in South Dakota and pursuing studies in history, political science, or water resources related studies.

 4/06 Apply Here
Crystal Quail College Scholarship Crystal Quail was a Watertown High School science teacher for 14 years before her untimely death. A scholarship for $1000 will be awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to attend a college or vocational school in South Dakota or an out of state school that has a reciprocity agreement with South Dakota. Preference will be given to students entering any science, engineering or technology field. 4/03 Apply Here
Dacotah Bank/South Dakota Bankers Association Foundation Scholarship A $1000 scholarship will be given to South Dakota High School senior who plans to attend a South Dakota college, university, community college or vocational school. A $500 Future Stars scholarship is also available. These scholarship is open to students whose families currently have an account relationship with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank. 3/7 Apply Here
Dakota Bank Future Stars Scholarship

Dacotah Bank is proud to make this scholarship opportunity available to all graduating South Dakota and North Dakota High School seniors who plan to attend a college, university, technical institute, or community college. This scholarship is open to students whose families currently have an account relationship with Dacotah Bank, Dacotah Insurance, Dacotah Trust or the Investment Centers of America located at Dacotah Bank. 

3/7 Apply Here
Dakota Corps Scholarship Program The Dakota Corps Scholarship Program, created by Governor Rounds, is aimed at encouraging South Dakota high school graduates to: Obtain their postsecondary education in South Dakota; remain in the state upon completion of their education; contribute to the state of South Dakota and its citizens by working in a critical need occupation. Current critical need occupations: teaching k-12 music, special education or foreign language in a public, private or parochial school; teaching high school math or science in a public, private or parochial school;; working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or in other allied health care fields. The scholarship amount will be equal to tuitions and generally applicable fees for 16 credits hours at a public South Dakota college, public technical college, or tribal college. The scholarship amount at a participating private college will be the same amount that is paid at a public South Dakota college. Participating colleges will provide additional scholarship to cover remaining tuition and fees if needed. It is the intent of the program that the scholarship recipients do not have to pay anything toward tuition and generally applicable fees. 2/1 Apply Here
Dan & Kristin Hanten Memorial Scholarship The Hanten Memorial Scholarship fund will award a $500 scholarship to one female and one male graduate of Watertown High School in memory of Dan and Kristin Hanten.  This scholarship is to reward students who have shown improvement in their academic work throughout high school and now plan to attend college. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Darin & Hally Bach Dental Field Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a Watertown High School senior who is planning to pursue a career in the dental field. The student must be planning to obtain a one-year-or over degree in a college or technical school. Other qualifying criteria include: community service, GPA of 3.25, and shadowing or observing in a dental office. 4/8 Apply Here
DASH - Drug free, Alcohol free, Safe and Healthy Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 The scholarship is awarded based on one or more of the following criteria:  financial need, academic achievement, involvement in organizations, involvement in community, or community service projects. 05/01/12 Apply Here
Daughters of the American Revolution This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has qualities of dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism.  The awards range from $100 to $2000.    
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Incentive Grant One $250 scholarship will be presented by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Kappa Chapter, to a female student pursuing a degree in education. The applicant must attend, have attended, or be working at one of the following schools: Castlewood, Clark, Deuel, Estelline, Florence, Grant-Deuel, Hamlin, Henry, Milbank, South Shore, Watertown, Wilmot or Mount Marty (Watertown location). 4/19 Apply Here
Doing Good Scholarship This program seeks to reward deserving individuals who want to use their education to make an impact in the lives of the underserved. 2/15 Apply Here
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship is awarded to African American freshman, sophomore, junior or senior students enrolled in an accredited college or university. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the current annual application. 3/1 Apply Here
Dr. Robert H. Cockle Scholarship

The recipient of this scholarship will be a graduate of Watertown High School who will be attending Lake Area Technical Institute in the fall and one who demonstrates financial need necessary to graduate.  Dr. Robert H. Cockle served as Superintendent of Watertown Schools for 18 years.  He was instrumental in the development and growth of the Lake Area Technical Institute.  He believed that all high school graduates should have opportunities to attend post-secondary training at either a technical school or university.  As a life-long educator, Dr. Cockle valued the idea of “life long learners”.Award winner must provide proof of attendance at Lake Area Technical Institute.

 3/1 Apply Here
Drake Allen Titze Memorial Scholarship One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a talented track or cross country senior who will be attending college. This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Drake Allen Titze. The scholarship is administered by the Arrow Education Foundation. 5/2 Apply Here
Dwight D. & Agnes l. Miller Scholarship The recipient of this $450 scholarship will be a student from the top 20% of the current graduating class who has demonstrated scholastic achievement commensurate with ability; a high level of motivation in academics, extra curricular, self discipline and concern for the well being of others will be considered. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Eastern Chapter of SD Engineering Society Scholarship Applicants should be high school seniors and must be planning on attending an engineering program at either South Dakota State University or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.  Applicants must have attended a high school in the Eastern Chapter area. 2/1 Apply Here
Edward M. & Ruth F. Belatti Music Scholarship One scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree in music and who is deemed to have the highest potential to succeed in earning a degree in music. The scholarship is approximately $500. This scholarships must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Edward T. Dayton Memorial Scholarship Four awards of approximately $600 each will be made to students pursuing an education in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Biology, Business or Home Economics. The selection is based on class rank and financial need. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Financial need, leadership, and scholarship are the criteria by which applicants are judged. Application must be made on the official form on the Elks National Foundation website. Awards range from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in a U.S. college or university. 12/1 Apply Here
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Financial need, leadership, and scholarship are the criteria by which applicants are judged. Application must be made on the official form provided by the Elks National Foundation. Awards up to $5000 will be given. 11/1 Apply Here
Eric Tennis

Eric Tennis was a man with a giant attitude of good will for everyone he ever met, regardless of age, sex, ability, wealth or position.  He brought the best attitude to everything he touched and did, and every challenge he encountered.  When he died, he left behind more friends than any man in Watertown.  The Eric Tennis Awards go to a boy and a girl who each demonstrate Eric’s joyful spirit and attitude and who has endured challenges. 

 

Two scholarships will be awarded yearly, one to a graduating senior boy and one to a graduating senior girl.

 

 2/22 Apply Here
ESA Foundation Scholarship Scholarships from $500 to $1000 will be awarded to a student who shows excellent character, leadership, scholastic ability, and financial need.  The applicant must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or a minimum score on the ACT of 20 or 950 on the SAT. 11/1 Apply Here
Farmers Union Insurance Farmers Union Insurance, in cooperation with the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, is offering $25,000 in scholarships to eligible high school seniors in South Dakota.Twenty-five high school seniors from across the state who plan to continue post-secondary education at a college, university or technical school in the state, will each receive $1,000. 4/15 Apply Here
First Bank & Trust Scholarship First Bank & Trust, NA will be offering one $500 scholarship in each of its communities of Canton, Madison, Sioux Falls and Watertown to a graduating senior planning to attend an accredited college, university of technical school in the fall of 2010. The student must be a First Bank & Trust, NA checking or savings account holder. 3/30 Apply Here
First Premier Bank With our PREMIER Community Scholarship program, we offer a limited number of $1,000 scholarships to students in our marketplace 3/1/12 Apply Here
Florence M. Bruhn Scholarship Visual Arts and Theater Students - The Florence M. Bruhn Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating WHS senior who is committed to post-secondary education in the area of theater and/or visul arts. Ms. Bruhn was a beloved English, art and drama teacher for 37 years, as well as a devoted member of the community. The $250 award may be used at a university, college, technical school or art institute. 2/22 Apply Here
Frank and Mathilda Rueb Scholarship Mary Rueb Conner created the Frank and Mathilda Rueb Scholarship in memory of her parents, long-time Watertown residents. Mary Rueb Conner is a 1956 Watertown High School graduate. Applicants must be a graduating WHS senior with at least a 2.5 average, must be planning to attend a junior college, college or university and must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in the Arts. This scholarship is administered by the Watertown Community Foundation. 2/27 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #6 of Watertown sponsors a $500 scholarship which is open to a graduating high school senior or full-time college student who is pursuing or planning to pursue a Criminal Justice course of study. 4/1 Apply Here
Fred & Marie Christopherson Scholarship This scholarship is for a South Dakota graduating high school senior who is planning to attend a South Dakota four-year academic college or university. Selection is based on demonstrated academic excellence. The award is $2,500. 3/15 Apply Here
Frederic A. Cannon Music Scholarship One - $500  scholarship will be awarded to a musically talented senior who has been a student at Watertown High School for a minimum of 3 years, is planning to attend a South Dakota University or one in another state which has reciprocity with South Dakota, and plans to pursue a major or minor in music. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Gamber Family Scholarship in Memory of Eric Tennis Scholarship

 

 

 

 Two $750 scholarships shall be awarded to a graduating Watertown High School or Great Plains Lutheran High School student.  The recipient will have a physical disability, mental challenge or learning disability. 4/27 Apply Here
G.W. Case Scholarship This competitive scholarship is to be need based and awarded to a student graduating from Watertown High School and who plans to further their education in engineering or mathematics and who has maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attained a 21 composite ACT score. Three $1000 (approximately) scholarships will be awarded. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Gesley Great Person Award This scholarship of $450 is available to all seniors who have attended Watertown Senior High School for at least two years and who plan to attend an institution of higher learning located in the state of South Dakota. The person selected shall personify a great person. 3/15 Apply Here
Glacial Lakes Employees' Federal Credit Union Scholarship GLEFCU has made available one $450 scholarship for a senior who is planning to attend college or a vocational/technical school and whose parent is a member of the credit union. 4/16 Apply Here
Golden Age Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is funded by the Kiwanis Golden Age Club of Watertown.  One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to seniors attending Watertown High School who plan to attend an institution of higher learning. The student must be a current member of the Kiwanis Key Club. 3/31 Apply Here
Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Mason of South Dakota  The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota will award several scholarships of $1,000 each year to South Dakota residents who plan to attend a public or private college, university or technical school in South Dakota as a full time student.  Successful candidates will demonstrate financial need, scholastic capability, and have family connection, either by blood or marriage, to a member of the Masonic fraternity, either living or deceased.  Scholarships will be granted for one year but may be applied for each year for a maximum of five years.  You must be a fulltime student to receive this scholarship. 3/15 Apply Here
Grand Lodge of South Dakota
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Scholarship		 Scholarships are available to residents of South Dakota or students who are attending a South Dakota institute of higher learning.
The applicant may be endorsed by an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge by having the signature of the Lodge Secretary and seal of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge affixed thereto. Those applications endorsed by an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge will be considered first.		 03/15 Apply Here
Grant-Roberts Rural Water System, Inc. Scholarship To receive this scholarship you must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college or a technical school in the fall of the school year.  Parent or guardian must be a member of Grant-Roberts Rural Water System. 3/15 Apply Here
Harry P. Sigelman Scholarship The purpose of the Harry Sigelman scholarship is to assist a high school student in attending Lake Area Technical Institute. This award will be granted to an eligible student as indicated, upon the basis of vocation or technical achievements, scholarship, motivation and citizenship. Financial need shall not be a criterion for the award unless two or more candidates are in the committee's view equally deserving of the award. The award is approximately $200. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Hatterscheidt Scholarship Incoming freshman to applicants to NSU who are South Dakota residents, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and show financial need are eligible to apply for these $1,500 awards.  3/23 Apply Here
Horatio Alger Scholarship High school seniors planning to pursue a college education are eligible for this scholarship. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans will award $2,500 to 50 scholarship recipients in South Dakota. The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated: integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; strength of character; financial need; a good academic record; commitment to pursue a college education;  and a desire to contribute to society. 10/30 Apply Here
Horton Inc. Scholarship  The purpose of the HORTON Scholarship Program is to assist deserving students willing to enroll in a
Machine Tool Technology related curricula at a public, regionally accredited community or technical
college (or equivalent training to pursue a machining career).  Each scholarship provides for tuition, books and related academic fees, as
determined appropriate by Horton, in an amount up to $3,500, for a full-time student for one academic
year.		 5/31 Apply Here
 

Howard Memorial Scholarship

 These scholarships are available to students planning to attend NSU. Amounts vary. 3/23 Apply Here
Hugh O'Brian (HOBY) Youth Leadership Seminar One Watertown High School sophomore with leadership potential will be selected to represent the school at  the state HOBY Youth Leadership seminar in June 2010.  The seminar is designed to prepare students to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. 10/30 Apply Here

iHELP Scholarship

Student Loan Finance Corporation

 With this program we are awarding five $1,000 scholarships to South Dakota high school seniors via a random drawing.  The only criterion to qualify for this scholarship are: 1) must be a South Dakota resident, 2) be a high school senior for the 2011-2012 academic year, 3) the scholarship will be applied to the 2012/2013 academic year cost of education and 4) must not be on academic probation.  We are also accepting applications from high school juniors and pre-registering them for the drawing next school year.  3/31 Apply Here
Immaculate Conception School Several $1000 scholarships will be available to students who have attended Immaculate conception School. The students selected must have attended for a minimum of three years and are planning to attend a college or vocational/technical school in the fall. This $1000 is to be used for tuition and books and college expenses.  4/2 Apply Here
James Messer Memorial Scholarship The recipient of this $350 scholarship will be a graduating senior of WHS who has demonstrated high academic ability in the sciences. He/she must also plan a future in the life sciences. Financial need is a consideration for selection. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Jefferson Elementary P.T.O. Scholarship One $300 scholarship will be awarded to a student who attended Jefferson Elementary School.  Consideration is based on Academic accomplishments, School and community participation, Honors, awards and recommendations. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Jerald D. Eggen Scholarship This scholarship, in the amount of $250, will be given to a Watertown High School senior who plans on majoring in education and who has enrolled at a South Dakota four-year college. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Jessie D. & Jessie E. Vincent Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is funded from the annual interest earned on the money placed in the Watertown Community Foundation in memory of the Vincent's (up to $1000). The criteria for selection of the scholarship winner will be based on need, character, and high school scholastic performance. To be eligible an applicant must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Joe Foss - An American Hero Scholarship This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who graduates from a South Dakota accredited high school and who will be attending an institution of higher learning who has a GPA of at least 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 21 and who possess characteristics of an American patriot. 3/15 Apply Here
John Eric Bohle Memorial Scholarship This scholarship has been created out of memory for John Eric Bohle, a 1958 Watertown Senior High School graduate, who passed away on April 3, 1996. The recipient of the John Bohle Scholarship should be a young man from a single parent family who will be attending a post-secondary education program upon graduating from Watertown Senior High School. His citizenship and scholastic records should provide evidence of his ability to benefit from a program. Two scholarships at  approximately $450 will be awarded. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Joseph E. & Verne Shaw Messer Minnesota/Dakota Kiwanis Scholarship This $750 scholarship is open to Watertown High School seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education. Criteria include academic excellence, leadership qualities, community service and financial need. The recipient is selected by the Minnesota Educational Foundation from Minnesota/Dakota Kiwanis applications. 1/25 Apply Here
Junior Achievement of South Dakota Leo Crawford Scholarship Junior Achievement of South Dakota, Inc., annually awards the $500 Leo Crawford Scholarship to one South Dakota senior who has participated in any Junior Achievement Program during applicant's K-12 education. The student must be pursuing post-secondary education in any field. 3/30 Apply Here
Junior Achievement USA Scholarships Several scholarships are available on this website.   Apply Here
Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship The South Dakota Junior Golf Foundation will be offering four $1000 scholarships to applicants who have lived in the state of South Dakota for a minimum of two years, and plan to attend a four year South Dakota college, university or accredited post high school institution during the upcoming fall semester. The applicant will be determined by attested past performance at their golf club, diligence, cooperation, willingness to work, high school academic achievement leadership qualities, honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, financial need.  Golf ability will be a low consideration.  6/30 Apply Here
Karst Memorial Scholarship This award will be presented by the S.D. Association of Conservation District Employees in memory of a fellow employee, David Karst, who died in 1992. The recipient must be a senior who will graduate from a South Dakota high school in the upper 50% of the class and must be pursuing an agricultural-related field at a four-year college or two-year vocational/technical school. 3/31 Apply Here
Key Club Scholarship The Watertown High School Key Club will award a graduating senior a $200 scholarship for his/her efforts in community service. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must graduate from high school with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university, be a US citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. 2/9 Apply Here
Kimberly Erling Spanish Scholarship This $675.00 scholarship was established in memory of Kimberly Ann Erling who graduated from Watertown High School in 1971.  She spent the last part of her life teaching Spanish or working in fields associated with the language.  To be eligible you must be a Watertown senor who has taken some Spanish in high school.  You must plan to study Spanish in college but not necessarily major or minor in the language.  Seniors considered for this scholarship do not have to be the best student but a deserving one.   4/6 Apply Here
Kiwanis Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship $800.00 1 year scholarship 1/27 Apply Here
KXLG Radio Scholarship

 

 

 

 A $500 scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating Senior who is a resident of SD within a 60 mile radius of Watertown, SD.  The recipient will be attending a post secondary institution majoring in journalism or a related field of study.  Some preference will be given to the applicant with the greatest financial need. 4/30 Apply Here
Labolt Farmers Grain Scholarship Labolt Farmers Grain in Labolt, S.D., has established a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing an ag-related career. 5/1 Apply Here
Lake Area Foundation Scholarships LATI is offering five, $500 scholarships for the fall semester to a high school senior interested in enrolling at Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute. 4/1 Apply Here
Lake Area Multi-District Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to students who have participated in a Multi-District class in the Watertown school district. 3/23 Apply Here
Les Rose Music Scholarship This $1000 scholarship recipient should be an instrumentalist who plans on furthering his education regardless of their major. Preference will be given to students who plan to further their education in music, particularly brass players and have demonstrated exceptional talent. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Lincoln Elementary P.T.O. Scholarship One $300 scholarship will be awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to attend college or vocational school following graduation. The student must have attended Lincoln Elementary for a minimum of two years, have a GPA of 2.5 and not be receiving a large amount of financial aid. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Lowe's Scholarship The Lowe’s Scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to attend any accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university within the United States. Winners are selected based on leadership qualities, community involvement and academic performance.   Apply Here
Lucy Hoskins Ayres Endowment Any South Dakota high school senior or college student, who is the child or grandchild of a veteran of armed conflicts or career military personnel who entered, enlisted, or re-enlisted in the service as a resident of South Dakota, is eligible for this $500.00 scholarship. 1/31 Apply Here
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Ardell/Leonard Timmerman Memorial Trust Scholarship The Ardell/Leonard Timmerman Memorial/Trust Scholarship is open to a Watertown High School graduating senior who is a member of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. The student must be planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year South Dakota institution of higher education. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded. 5/31 Apply in LCOOR Secretarial Office
Lyle Marquis Family Scholarship This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing college or technical school study. The student must demonstrate financial need and have demonstrated, through high school performance, a reasonable chance for success at the post high school level. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Magic Mile Lions Club Bob Glines Memorial Scholarship The Magic Mile Lions Club will award one scholarship to a Watertown High School senior in the amount of $500 which is to be used to further their education in the state of South Dakota. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and show need for financial aid. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Marion T. Wood Scholarship The South Dakota Association of Educational Office of Professionals sponsors a $200 scholarship each year.  This scholarship will go to a senior who pursues a degree in education.  The applicant must have completed two or more business education courses. 3/15 Apply Here
Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship Mankato Area Foundation will be awarding the Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship to young women graduating from Mankato (MN) High School or Watertown (SD) High School. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA and plan to pursue a 4-year college degree. 3/1 Apply Here
Marty Kranz Scholarship

This scholarship rewards a graduating Watertown High School senior with the highest standards of personal integrity, positive leadership, humility, and care for others.

 

 2/22 Apply Here
McKinley Elementary College/Vocational Scholarship The McKinley Parent Teacher Organization has made available one $300 scholarship for an eligible seniors to be used at any college or vocational technical school. To be eligible applicants must have attended McKinley Elementary School for no less than three years. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Mellette Elementary School Scholarship The Mellette Parent Teacher organization has made available one $300 scholarship for an eligible senior at Watertown High School.  This can be used at any post secondary institution.  To be eligible, applicants must have attended Mellette Elementary School at least two years. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form. Feb. 24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is based on an essay which describes the applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal. Awards of $200 to $1,000 will be given. 1/15 Apply Here
Messer Foundation Achievement Awards The Messer Foundation Achievement Awards of $1,000 each will be awarded to an outstanding WHS senior girl and boy. They are to be used for continuing education by deserving students not recognized by the current awards program. The purpose is to recognize two graduating seniors who have demonstrated the greatest overall improvement in attributes such as scholarship, leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. The goal is to recognize growth and improvement rather than outstanding achievement in a particular area. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Minnesota-Dakotas Kiwanis Scholarship (Joseph E. Messer) Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The applicant must be a legal resident of Minnesota or the Dakotas, and be a graduating senior from a four year high school. Scholarships of $1000 or more will be based on scholastic ability, need and seriousness of purpose. 1/12 Apply Here
Missouri River Energy Scholarship High school seniors who reside in one of Missouri River Energy Services’ municipal utilities service areas are eligible for this $1000 scholarship 3/15 Apply Here
Myron L. Kindopp Memorial Scholarship This $500 scholarship will be granted to a high school senior of Lyman, Chamberlain or Watertown High School. Applicant must be attending South Dakota State University at Brookings. SD. Scholarship will be awarded after successful completion of the student's first post-secondary semester, and may be applied to any semester thereafter. 5/1 Apply Here
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Student Essay/Scholarship Program The NIAAA sponsors a student essay/scholarship program to recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership and sportsmanship attributes of high school student-athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student's life. Applicants must submit an essay on the topic: "How High School Athletics Has Impacted My Life." The student must have a minimum of B+ average or rank in top 25% of class; an ACT score of 24 or above; participated in two sports for two years in each sports and earned a varsity letter in each sport. State winners (one male and one female) will each receive a $250 scholarship section winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship and national winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship. 2/28 Apply Here
Nellie Newcomb Scholarship One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a Watertown High School senior.  Applicants who plan to attend an accredited college or trade school, and have at least a 2.5 GPA are eligible. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Northern Plains Eye Foundation Northern Plains Eye Foundation sponsors $1,000 Health-care Education Scholarships for high school seniors planning to enter full-time, post-high school education in health-care related studies. Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.8 and a minimum ACT score of 28. 3/1 Apply Here
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is intended for those students who wish to have a career in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling industry.  You must be sponsored by a SDAPHCC member and the applicants must be a senior in high school or a freshman in college.  One scholarship in the amount of $500 and one for $1,000 will be awarded. 5/01 Apply Here
Plains Commerce Bank Scholarship This scholarship will be available to  graduating high school seniors who attend an accredited South Dakota college, vocational school, or community college on a full time basis.  The student or their parent must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank. 3/31 Apply Here
Pi Kappa Alpha Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

 For the fall of 2012, Pi Kappa Alpha is endowing two $500.00 scholarships that honor men who are driven, passionate individuals; pursing an education to better themselves and their community. 8/31/12 Apply Here
Post # 17 American Legion Scholarship This scholarship is being offered to a graduating senior whose father, mother or grandparent is an American Legion member.  The award is for $400. 3/14 Apply Here
Premier Bank Scholarship First Premier Bank/Premier BankCard is offering 15 $1.000 scholarships to students who are customers of the bank or whose parents are a customer. The student must be planning to attend a post-secondary school in South Dakota. 3/1 Apply Here
Principal's Leadership Award The Principal’s Leadership Award program will award 150 scholarships of $1000 each nationwide.  Only one senior per school may be nominated.  The Nominees should be in the top 20% of their senior class and demonstrate leadership.  Selection is not based on financial need.  12/02 Apply Here
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities. Each year, roughly 20 Scholars will receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. 2/17 Apply Here
Reliabank Dakota Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior who will be attending a 4 year college or university.  Scholarship amounts vary.  The applicant must be a customer of Reliabank. 4/1 Apply Here
Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship The Richard Hagen Minerva Memorial state scholarship program is for enrolled members of American Indian Tribes. Once approved recipients will be authorized to receive up to 4 years of funding depending on year of attendance.
Funds are to be used for students attending a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in South Dakota. 		3/15 Apply Here
Robert M. Kliegle Memorial Scholarship This $1000 scholarship will be selected based on need, need defined as absence of family or inability of a family or guardian to provide financial assistance for school related expense.  Applicants must have an address of Goodwin, Kranzburg or Bemis to be eligible and attending a college or vocational school following graduation. This scholarship is payable in two $500 scholarships.  At the beginning of the fall term of the firs and second year of post-secondary school.  Confirmation of your registration is required.   3/31 Apply Here
Roger O. Pederson  This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of WHS who is pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form

 
Roger Rector Science Memorial Scholarship The recipient of this $500 Roger Rector Science Memorial Scholarship shall be a senior at Watertown High School who plans to pursue a degree in a science or wildlife field.  GPA and financial need are not necessarily a consideration, but the recipient must demonstrate Empathy toward others and be involved in school or community activities. 2/28

 

 Apply Here With SAM's Form 
Roland Dahl Memorial Scholarship This $300 scholarship will be given to a Watertown senior to be used at any college or vocational school of their choice.  Selection will be based on classroom performance, volunteer activities and educational goals. 3/31 Apply Here
Roosevelt Elementary School P.T.O. Scholarship The Roosevelt PTO has made available a $300 scholarship for eligible Watertown High School seniors to be used at any post secondary institution. To be eligible, applicants must have attended Roosevelt Elementary School. Selection will be based on academics, honors, extra-curricular and letter of recommendation. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS Form 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
ROTC/Academy Scholarship Scholarships are available from all branches of the service, Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. It is recommended that you start the application process at the end of your junior year. Interested students should visit Student Services for more information or call 882-6323. 5/31 Apply Here
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Scholarship This is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to apply for a $7500 scholarship. Selection for the scholarship will be based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership and community service. 3/19 Apply Here
Scottish Rite Book Grant A Grant in the amount of $100 will be awarded to South Dakota students who plan to attend a school of higher education in the state of South Dakota. 4/15 Apply Here
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship Shell Oil Company offers $5,000 annual scholarships through its Shell Incentive Fund program to under-represented students pursuing a four-year degree in a specific technical field of study at certain colleges. The scholarship can be used to pay for tuition and/or normal living expenses. If the necessary criteria are met, scholarships are renewable up to four years or until completion of an undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients are notified in the summer following their application. 2/28 Apply Here
Sheila Jean Rueb Memorial Scholarship Mary Rueb Conner and Frank A. Rueb III created the Sheila Jean Rueb Memorial Scholarship in memory of their sister.  Mary Rueb Conner is a 1956 Watertown High School graduate and Frank A. Rueb III is a 1941 Watertown High School graduate. Applicants must be a graduating Watertown High School senior with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must attend a junior college, college or university and must be pursuing a degree in a health-related field. This $500 scholarship is administered by the Watertown Community Foundation. 3/31 Apply Here
Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarship This program provides direct tuition grants to outstanding students pursuing engineering degrees. To be eligible you must be a citizen of the United States be a high school junior or senior, have at least a 3.5 grade point average and meet minimum requirements with regard to SAT or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of the scholarship. A total of 29 SAE Engineering Scholarships will be available to college freshmen. Awards from $500-$6,000 will be given. Various Dates Apply Here
Society of Professional Journalists Essay Scholarship 

 

 

 

 

 All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in U.S. public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form. 3/08 Apply Here
Soil/Water Conservation Speech Contest The topic for this speech contest is varied each year.  Any boy or girl attending high school, grades 9-12, is eligible to participate.  Awards of $25 - $900 are available. 3/31 Apply Here
South Dakota Amateur Softball Scholarship

The SDASA Program has been established to award scholarships to participants and /or family members in the SDASA program, who desire to further their education.  These family members must have participated in the SDASA program for at least 3 years; as a player coach, umpire, SDASA official, or league official. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger and be a graduating senior from an accredited South Dakota high school during the year of application.

 3/1 Apply Here
South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education Scholarship The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduating senior, be applying to or accepted by a program at any South Dakota technical institute, or applying to or accepted into one of the following fields at any South Dakota University: Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, and Family Consumer Science Education. 4/1 Apply Here
South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship Program The South Dakota Farmers Union is proud to announce the availability of scholarship money for applicants whose parents are members of the SD Farmers Union.  Awards of $100-200 will be made to qualified high school graduate or college student.  Awards will be based on ACT scores and transcript of grades. 3/15 Apply Here
South Dakota Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship This is a state wide program that is open to all juniors and seniors. Applicants are to write an essay on the topic of, “How have the trailer houses of yesterday changed to the manufactured homes of today?” Scholarships for $250-$500 will be awarded. 3/31 Apply in Office
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship The South Dakota Legislature authorized the Regents Scholarship Program to allow South Dakota’s most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university, college, or technical school in South Dakota that is accredited by the North Central Association.  This scholarship provides $5,000 over four years to a qualifying student who attends an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota.  You must be a resident of South Dakota at the time of high school graduation, have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher or and SAT of 1070 or higher, must complete the course requirements of the Regents Scholars curriculum with no final grade below a C, and have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (based on state conversion of numeric grade points).  The Regents Scholar curriculum is as follows:  4 units of English, 3 units of social studies, 4 units of algebra or higher mathematics, 4 units of science, ˝ unit of computer science, 1 unit of fine arts and 2 units of the same modern or classical language. 9/1 Apply Here
South Dakota Retail Association Scholarship The applicant for this scholarship must be enrolled in a retail-related course of study at a vocational technical school, or as a student at a college or university in any field of study relating to a career in the retail industry at the time of application and during the actual disbursement of the award. Example of areas of study considered to be retail-related may include: Agribusiness, Apparel Merchandising, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Management, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Printing Industries, Refrigeration, Sales/Marketing Management and Tourism Industry Management. 4/10 Apply Here
South Dakota Society for Technology in Education (SDSTE) Scholarship The SDSTE will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior enrolling in the field of educational or informational technology. The student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have a current member of SDSTE in their district or have a parent who is a current member of the SDSTE. Community service is also a consideration. 4/19 Apply Here
South Dakota Vocational Association Scholarship The applicant for this scholarship must be applying or accepted by a post high school program at any South Dakota technical institute or a vocational educator program at a South Dakota University.  3/31 Apply  in Office
Spirit of Community Award Students grades 5-12 are eligible for this award.  You must be a volunteer in the community and have performed at least in part after September 1st.  Employees of NASSP, CSFA, Prudential or its affiliates their children previous national award recipients are not qualified.  11/1 Apply Here
Steinkogler Band Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Watertown High School senior who has been involved in band throughout high school and is planning to attend a four-year public state college or university in South Dakota. (Note: 2-year vocational schools will be considered.) 2/27 Apply Here With SAM's Form 
Student Insights Student-View Scholarship Student Insights, a market research firm helping college and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors, is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes: One $4,000 scholarship; 2 $1,000 scholarships; 8 $500 scholarships. Applicants must complete a 15-20-minute on-line application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. 4/22 Apply Here
Thelma Foster Scholarship One scholarship in the amount of $300 will be awarded each year. Candidates for this award shall be junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Completed application must be sent to the State Education Chairman 3/01 Apply Here
Thomas E. Peterson Scholarship Four $625 scholarships shall be awarded to graduating Senior High School students that are residents of Deuel County, South Dakota.  The recipients will have maintained an overall “B” grade point average or its equivalent during their last three years of high school.  Consideration shall be given to the financial situation of the applicants and their parents, and preference among qualified applicants shall be given to those with greatest need. 4/6 Apply Here
Tim Lightfield Memorial Scholarship This $500 scholarship is open to a WHS graduating senior who has participated in music activities such as: WHS band, orchestra, choir, theatre, church choir, individual musician and/or music group.  3/31 Apply Here
Tuckabatchie Club Scholarship The Tuckabachie Club awards one or more scholarships annually to senior members who have shown exemplary leadership skills in their work within the club. The amount of the award is approximately $200. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program The U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program will award 40 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to enroll next fall at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. Scholarships award recipient are selected through a random drawing process. 3/31 Apply Here
United States JCI Senate Foundation Grant Ten - $1000 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States who plan to continue their education. Eligibility will be based on need, leadership and academic success. 1/15 Apply Here
USPAACC Scholarships 

 

 

 

 

The following Scholarships are Available from USPAACC:
1. Bruce Lee Scholarship
2. Dennys Scholarship
3. Enterprise Holdings Scholarship
4. Exxon Mobil Corporation Scholarship
5. Paul Shearman Allen & Associates Scholarship
6. Pempco Scholarship
7. PepsiCo Hallmark Scholarships
8. Drs. Poh Shien & Judy Young Scholarship
9. UPS Scholarship

 3/16 Apply Here for Various Scholarships by the USPAACC
USS Gustafson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship will go to a Watertown senior who has demonstrated academic ability but currently does not have the financial resources to attend college. This must be a student who can contribute much to his/her community if given the opportunity, a student who has shown leadership and participation in school and community activities. This scholarship is worth approximately $950. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Veterans of Foreign Wars / Voice of Democracy Scholarship Voice of Democracy is a broadcast scriptwriting scholarship program with over 137,000 students participating from schools in each of our 50 states, D.C., Europe and Pacific Areas.  To enter the competition a student must write and then record a short three to five minute script covering the theme chosen for the current year.  The competition is open to 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students.  Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national levels. State winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to tour the city, meet our nation's leaders, be honored by the VFW and Auxiliary and receive their portion of $149,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000. 11/1 Apply Here
Warren E. Lindquist Friendship Scholarship The family of Warren E. Lindquist, a 1941 graduate of Watertown High School, has established a unique scholarship in honor of Mr. Lindquist. This is an opportunity for a senior to nominate a fellow senior for a $1000 scholarship. The student selected will have demonstrated the greatest friendship by their acts and deeds toward you. The criteria for selection will be based on your short essay describing how this person has been the greatest friend to you. Scholarship is for $1000. 4/03 Apply Here
Watertown Education Association Scholarship A, $500 scholarship will be awarded to a person who expresses a strong commitment to pursuing teaching as a career. The applicant must be a senior at Watertown High School and must be in the top half of his or her class. Selection will be based on academics, essay, and teacher recommendations. 3/25 Apply Here
Watertown Optimist Scholarship The Watertown Optimist Club annually awards one $500 scholarship and one $250 scholarship to seniors in Codington County who plan to attend a college or technical school.  The selection is based on a 500-word essay, community involvement, and academic achievement. 4/6 Apply Here
Watertown Quarterback Club Scholarship 

 

 

 This scholarship will provide four $1,000 scholarships to deserving Watertown High School graduating seniors  who intend to pursue a post-high school course of study at either a college/university or other post-secondary educational institution. 4/23 Apply Here
Watertown Rotary Club College Scholarship The Watertown Rotary Club will award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to graduating seniors of WHS who demonstrate academic promise, leadership and service to youth, peers and elders.  They must demonstrate through personal example high percepts of character and who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students planning to attend a South Dakota school. 3/31 Apply Here
Watertown Winter Farm Show/Fred Morris Memorial Scholarship The Watertown Winter Farm Show/Fred Morris Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a student who has been actively involved in the Watertown Winter Farm Show and who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary education endeavor (college or technical school). 10/15 Apply Here
Watertown Winter Farm Show/LATI Scholarship The Watertown Winter Farm Show/LATI Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a student who has been actively involved in  the Watertown Winter Farm Show and is currently enrolled at Lake Area Technical Institute. 10/15 Apply Here
Watertown Wrestling Booster Club Scholarship This $500 scholarship will be given to a letter winning Watertown Senior High wrestler who plans to further his education as a full time student at a vocational school or college of his choice.   3/31 Apply Here
Watertown  Optimist Club Scholarship The Watertown Optimist Club annually awards one $500 and one $250 scholarship to seniors within Codington County. The scholarship will be awarded based on essay, personal statement, high school and community involvement, GPA and overall presentation.  4/7 Apply Here
Wells Fargo Bank Community Scholarship Wells Fargo Banks are committed to providing opportunities for our community's youth, and to the institutions of higher education who help our youth learn and grow.  1/15 Apply Here
Wells Fargo College STEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes The Wells Fargo College STEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to high school seniors who enroll in the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Program. Drawings for the $1,000 scholarship will be held on eight drawing dates between October and May. There will be a total of 20 winners. The scholarship money will be awarded to the higher education institution the winning student is planning to attend. 5/30 Apply Here
Wendy's High School Heisman Since 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program has honored more than 250,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy® Committee. The leadership award-honorees are well-rounded young men and woman who excel in learning, performing, and leading in the class room, on the field and in the community. 10/2 Apply Here
WHS Student Senate Scholarship This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors of Watertown High School except members of the WHS Student Senate. The amount of this scholarship is $500. Selection for this scholarship will be based on scholastic record and activities. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
World War II Veteran's Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Fern and Darwin Williams who attended Watertown Senior High. It is a memorial to those who gave their lives in World War II. Financial need is consideration for selection. Need is defined as absence of family or inability of a family or guardian to provide financial assistance for school-related expense. The award is for $2,000. This scholarship must be completed with the WHS SAMS form. 2/24 Apply Here With SAM's Form
Wurth Electronics Midcom Scholarship Wurth Electronics Midcom will award a scholarship in the amount of $2500 to a student entering the
first year of post-secondary schooling. The student must have been accepted into a university or
business college in South Dakota.		 3/15/12 Apply Here
Yankton College Scholarship Program The Yankton College Scholarship Program awards two types of scholarships,  general and post-graduate, to deserving students each academic year to use at an accredited college or university. The number of the scholarships offered each year depends on the growth of the Yankton College investment account. 
 		 2/10 Apply Here