Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship Grant

Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

Overview

South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day. Scholarships At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education. Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship To provide financial support in assisting aspiring South Dakota students in their efforts to achieve degrees from institutions of higher learning. For high school athletes, coaches are a part of daily life, but it is a rare privilege when that daily interaction grows into mutual respect and admiration. Coach Russ Morrell inspired that type of relationship with young people over the 40 years he taught and coached in the communities of Irene, Burke, Bon Homme and Wagner. The scholarship’s goal is to assist South Dakota students in their efforts to earn degrees from post-secondary institutions.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduate from a South Dakota high school Minimum 3.2 GPA through 7 semesters of high school Attending any college, university, or technical college