Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Must reside in Lincoln or Minnehaha County, South Dakota, and maintain full-time enrollment in appropriate programs
- Fits into one of the following categories:Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university and has completed at least one year of undergraduate study;Enrolled full-time in a graduate program;Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college…
Other requirements
- Eligibility requirements include:Maintains residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota (may attend school outside of the area) or attends an institution of higher education in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota.
- In this case, the award will be paid to the college or university upon proof of enrollment.
- Pursues a degree in business.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of business in American Society.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Notably, previous recipients are ineligible for reapplication, ensuring fresh opportunities for new candidates.
- Not eligible: Previous recipients will not be considered for another award.
Overview
The Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship supports college students pursuing business degrees while emphasizing community engagement and academic excellence. Eligible applicants must reside in Lincoln or Minnehaha County, South Dakota, and maintain full-time enrollment in appropriate programs. The scholarship aims to inspire philanthropy and improve local quality of life through educational advancement. Notably, previous recipients are ineligible for reapplication, ensuring fresh opportunities for new candidates. Multiple awards are available, promoting further education in the business field.
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Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship and Award
Awarded to a current college student pursuing a degree in business. Multiple scholarships are awarded.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:Maintains residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South Dakota (may attend school outside of the area) or attends an institution of higher education in Lincoln or Minnehaha County in South DakotaFits into one of the following categories:Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university and has completed at least one year of undergraduate study;Enrolled full-time in a graduate program;Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college and have completed at least one semester;Enrolled full-time in a two-year program at a vocational or technical school or community college, have completed at least one year, and plan to continue studying at a four-year college or university. In this case, the award will be paid to the college or university upon proof of enrollment.Pursues a degree in businessDemonstrates an understanding of the role of business in American SocietyDemonstrates a motivation and ability to succeed in a chosen field of studyDemonstrates academic excellence and community involvement
Ineligibility
Previous recipients will not be considered for another award.
What Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 308
- Total given
- $37.97M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,100–$7.01M
- By dollars: South Dakota 93%, Minnesota 3%, Iowa 1%. Top recipient cities: Sioux Falls, SD; Brandon, SD; Vermillion, SD.
- 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Sioux Falls School District #49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
Angel fund, community learning centers, summer music camp support, boys & girls club…
$7.01M
Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SD
General support, capital projects, department support, athletics support, library…
$3.52M
City of Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD
Aquatic center, municipal band support, maintenance and improvements to city parks,…
$2.61M
Dakota State University Foundation · Madison, SD
Cyber extension, fundraising support
$1.21M
Black Hills State University Foundation · Spearfish, SD
Program support, general support, women's business center, women's athletic support
$1.11M
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