South Dakota American Legion Scholarship Grant

South Dakota American Legion Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 14, 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. South Dakota American Legion Scholarship 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.