South Dakota Angus Association Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by South Dakota Angus Association
One or more $1,000 scholarships will awarded to an individual or individuals that will be selected by the South Dakota Angus Association Undergraduate Scholarship selection committee.
The applicant needs to be involved in agricultural youth activities such as Jr. Angus Association, 4-H, FFA, etc.
Applicants must be from South Dakota. Graduating high school seniors or those currently attending a college or university including technical institutes are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The South Dakota Angus Association offers four general scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in higher education.
Eligible Angus youth meeting the qualifications for the South Dakota Angus
Association Undergraduate Scholarship will be considered by the SDAA selection committee. The South Dakota Angus Association Undergraduate Scholarship is made possible with financial support from SDAA members and Martin-Trudeau Insurance.
To be eligible for the South Dakota Angus Association Undergraduate Scholarship applicant must;
- Be currently attending or accepted at a college, university or technical institution or a graduating high school senior.
- Submit the application with a post mark date prior to the deadline,
- Include a colored picture and high school/college transcript.
- Must be a current resident of South Dakota.
In order to receive scholarship money, applicant must provide a current class schedule from a higher education institution to the SDAA Treasurer. Check will be sent to address listed on the application unless the applicant states otherwise.
Selection Criteria:
- Academia (25%)
- Extra-Curricular (25%) – clubs, honors, community service, employment, sports, etc.
- Involvement in Junior Angus, 4-H, FFA or other agricultural organizations (30%)
- Financial need (20%)