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Below
is the list of scholarships available to incoming freshmen.
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Allen
H. Neuharth Excellence in Journalism:
Scholarships awarded to most qualified applicants who will work on
the student newspaper, the Volante.
Eligibility: High school seniors talented in print journalism.
Amount: $34,000.00 over
a four year period
Terms: Two awards with four years of eligibility. Contact the Volante
advisor at (605) 677-5424
Deadline: February 1.
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Promise
Scholarship:
Eligibility: High school seniors who have an ACT composite of 24 or
above or SAT combined score of 1070 or above.
Must maintain a 3.2 or higher grade point average at the
University.
Amount: $1,000.00 per year in scholarship assistance, renewable for
a total of four years
Terms: Two scholarships with four years of eligibility.
Deadline: No deadline
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John T.
Vucurevich
Pre-Business Scholarships:
Awarded to incoming pre-business majors based
on combination of ACT/SAT and class rank.
Amount: $500.00-$700.00 for freshman year.
Contact admissions at 1-877-COYOTES
Deadline:
March 1
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USD
School
of Law Honor Scholarship
Program:
Awarded to
South Dakota
high school seniors with excellent grades and a 28 or higher ACT
composite score and have an interest in law.
Amount $4,000.00 over 4 years.
Deadline: December 17.
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Mickelson
Scholarships:
Awarded to academically talented South Dakota
Applicants. Eligibility:
ACT composite score of 30 or above or 1310 SAT.
Amount: $34,000.00 over a four year period.
Contact: Admissions at 1-877-COYOTES.
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National
Merit Scholars:
Scholarships awarded to resident and nonresident finalists who are
first-time freshmen.
Eligibility: Finalists who specify USD as first choice to the
National Merit Corporation.
Amount: Resident tuition and academic fees.
Terms: Four years of eligibility.
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National
Merit Semifinalists:
Scholarships awarded to resident semifinalist who are first-time
freshmen.
Eligibility: Semifinalists who specify USD as first choice to
National Merit Corporation.
Amount: Minimum award of $1,500 per year.
Terms: Four years of eligibility.
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Presidential
Alumni:
Four year scholarships covering resident tuition and academic fees.
Eligibility: High school seniors with a composite score of 27 or
above on the ACT or a 3.75 or higher grade point average.
Amount: Resident tuition and fees.
Terms: Four years of eligibility. Includes special application and
project. Contact USD Admissions at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: February 1.
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Presidential
Alumni Alternates:
Scholarships awarded to the alternates in the Presidential/Alumni
competition.
Eligibility: High school seniors with a composite score of 27 or
above on the ACT or a 3.75 or higher grade point average.
Amount: $1,000 for freshman year.
Terms: Contact USD Admissions at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: February 1.
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Rawlins:
Awarded to the highest-ranking seniors at the following high
schools: Aberdeen Central & Roncalli;
Brandon Valley; Brookings; Huron; Mitchell; Rapid City Central &
Stevens; Sioux Falls Lincoln, O'Gorman, Roosevelt, & Washington;
Vermillion; Watertown; and Yankton.
Eligibility: Based on seventh semester class rank. Amount: $2,200
per year.
Terms: Four years of eligibility. Contact USD Admissions at
1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: December 17.
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School
of
Medicine Alumni Foundation
:
Scholarships awarded to
South Dakota
high school seniors with excellent grades who earn a 28 or higher
ACT composite score.
Eligibility: Qualifying
South Dakota
high school seniors.
Amount: $1,000 per year and admission to the
USD
School
of Medicine.
Terms: Six awards with four years of eligibility. Contact USD
Admissions at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: February 1.
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Tribal
Members:
Scholarships awarded to high school seniors who are tribal members
and have demonstrated high academic potential.
Eligibility: High school seniors who are enrolled members of
federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Amount: Amount and number of awards vary. Contact USD Financial Aid
Office at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: March 1.
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USD
Incentive:
Scholarships awarded to new freshmen who earn a 24, 25, or 26 ACT
composite score.
Amount: $400 for freshman year.
Terms: Unlimited number of awards. Contact: USD Admissions at
1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: March 1.
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DEPARTMENTAL/TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Call or write the department of your choice at:
414 EAST CLARK STREET
VERMILLION
,
SD
57069
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Athletic
Scholarships:
Based on talent. Amounts vary. Coyote Athletic Department,
1-877-COYOTES.
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Dillon
Scholarships for Political Science and Criminal Justice:
Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to major in political
science or criminal justice.
Amount: $1000 for freshman year.
Terms: Three awards for freshmen. Contact the Political Science and
Criminal Justice Department at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: December 17.
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Margaret
B. Sanger Scholarships in English:
Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to major in English.
Amount: Amounts vary. Contact the English Department at
1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: December 17.
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Music
Scholarships:
Eligibility: Music majors and talented non-majors.
Application: Auditions are held in February or March. Contact the
Department of Music at 1-877-COYOTES.
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ROTC
Scholarships:
Eligibility: ACT/SAT scores, leadership activities and personal
interviews.
Amount: Tuition & fees for 4 years. Plus $600.00 book allowance
& monthly stipend.
Terms: Scholarships awarded for four, three, and two years. Contact
the Military Science Department at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: November 15.
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Speech/Debate
Scholarships:
Eligibility: Students interested in forensics.
Amount: Amounts vary. Contact the Speech Communications Department
at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: December 1.
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Theatre
Scholarships:
Eligibility: Students who plan to major in theatre.
Amount: Amounts vary. Late spring auditions. Contact the Theatre
Department at 1-877-COYOTES.
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Farber
Scholarships:
Eligibility:
High school seniors who plan to major in political science
and minor in leadership studies.
Amount: $1,000.00
for freshman year. Contact
Political Science Department at 1-877-COYOTES.
Deadline: December
17.
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Swanson
Scholarship:
Eligibility:
High school seniors who plan to emphasize international
studies in their political science program.
Amount: $4,000.00
over a four year period. Contact
Political Science Department at 1-877-COYOTES
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