South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program

Eligibility

South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program is designed to provide assistance to students studying for a career in retail and hospitality businesses, whether as an owner, manager, or employee. Applicants must enroll in a retail or retail-related course of study at a qualifying, accredited technical school, college, university, or certified professional training institute in the Fall of 2025. Enrollment in an online degree program from a qualifying school is acceptable. Applicants must meet one of these requirements: have graduated from a South Dakota high school; or have earned high school equivalency (such as a GED) in South Dakota; or plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota. High school students are eligible if they meet education requirements. Post-secondary applicants must meet one of these requirements: Have completed 24 or more credits from a qualifying college or university by September 2025; or have completed 12 or more credits from a qualifying tech school or certified professional training institute by September 2025. We will consider full-time work experience in lieu of the education requirement. Students must enroll in 12 or more credit hours of classes at a qualifying post-secondary school or online degree program for the Fall of 2023. Two letters of reference are required, at least one must be from a business owner or business manager. Applications may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.