South Dakota American Legion Scholarship Grant

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.
To provide financial support to South Dakota high school graduates that are children or grandchildren of United States veterans.
This scholarship is funded through voluntary contributions from legion posts, private individuals, and businesses. It is designated to provide educational opportunities beyond high school to eligible veterans, their children, and their grandchildren.

Eligibility

Statewide scholarship is available to all South Dakota students
Have already graduated high school and completed 16 hours post-secondary creditsChildren or grandchildren of United States veterans.
Demonstrate financial need
Attending any South Dakota college, university, or technical college

Ineligibility

Students still in high school, even if taking dual credit classes, aren’t eligible until after graduation.