Josie A. Stewart Scholarship Grant

Josie A. Stewart Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Josie A. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 31 Mar 2027.

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. Josie A. Stewart Scholarship To provide financial support to graduates of Perkins County and Corson County high schools. The Josie A. Stewart Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by the Stewart family to recognize outstanding students from Lemmon High School and honor Josie as a prominent educator in the community. For over 34 years, Josie taught, influenced, and impacted the lives of scores of students in the Lemmon area. Her passion for education followed many of her students after high school by quietly providing them with financial assistance for their college education. In 2015, the Stewart family expanded the scholarship to welcome applicants from Corson and Perkins Counties, extending the reach of Josie’s legacy as a champion of education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current graduating seniors from Perkins and Corson counties Preference will be given to applicants committed to a career in education, but all students are encouraged to apply Attending any college, university, or technical college