Scholarships
LHS Scholarship Database
The LHS Counseling Department receives various scholarship applications throughout the year. Click on the file for the complete list.
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Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation - Scholarships
SFACF offers more that 50 different scholarship opportunities available to graduating seniors. Awards range from $250 to $5000 per academic year. Students can research all the scholarships and apply directly through the foundation website.
Quest Bridge - College Prep Scholars Program
High School Juniors who: have mostly A's in the most rigorous courses available, come from households earning less than $65,000 annually, may be eligible for free/reduced lunch, and may be part of the first generation in their family to attend college.
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Scholarship ScamsBeware of scholarship scams. Please look over this document for some helpful tips on avoiding scholarship scams.
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Reduced Tuition Opportunities
South Dakota/Minnesota Reciprocity
South Dakota residents planning to attend a University of Minnesota institution must apply to the Board of Regents for reciprocity status. All other Minnesota state university or community college should give reciprocity automatically.
Please follow the link to access the application: https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/MN-SD-Reciprocity-Program.aspx
South Dakota residents planning to attend a University of Minnesota institution must apply to the Board of Regents for reciprocity status. All other Minnesota state university or community college should give reciprocity automatically.
Please follow the link to access the application: https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/MN-SD-Reciprocity-Program.aspx
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students in Western states may enroll in participating public college programs at a reduced tuition level. States that participate include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Some institutions are on a first-come, first-served basis. While others may only offer designated programs at the discounted rate.
To learn about the programs, check out the database at www.wiche.edu/wue.
Students in Western states may enroll in participating public college programs at a reduced tuition level. States that participate include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Some institutions are on a first-come, first-served basis. While others may only offer designated programs at the discounted rate.
To learn about the programs, check out the database at www.wiche.edu/wue.
LHS College Essay Help
- Seniors: Need help with your college application essay? English teachers are offering free help sessions this fall. The link below will send you to the LHS College Essay Help website with resources and a link to request an appointment.
- https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/lhscollegeessayhelp/home
Student Resume
Complete a student resume to make the college/scholarship application process easier. Include the following information:
- School Activities: Involvement in activities as well as honors/awards and leadership positions.
- Community Activities: Involvement in activities as well as honors/awards and leadership positions.
- Volunteer Activities: List activities and hours completed.
- Academic Information: GPA, class rank, accelerated/AP coursework, and honors/awards.
- Employment: List job title, summary of duties, and hours worked per week.
