Mr. Breske's Scholarship List

Updated Bi-Weekly. Scholarships from Local, State and other sources.

(I recommend applying for these throughout the year)

Scholarship Matcher/Locator

This site allows you to create an account that can match you to potential scholarship opportunities.

YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO PAY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! BE AWARE OF SCAMS!

Financial Aid Application

The FAFSA application determines a student's eligibility for need-based federal financial aid for college, which may include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. If eligible, it can help you pay for school and it's FREE to complete!

Click here for more information on paying for college

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

Federal Aid Programs—Based on financial need through FAFSA.
- Federal Pell Grants: Financial assistance awarded by the federal government based on need. The Student Aid Report (SAR) informs students of their Pell Grant eligibility. The grant may be used towards tuition, room and board, textbooks, or other educational costs and requires NO REPAYMENT.
- Federal Perkins Loans: Loans funded by the federal government and awarded by the institution. The loans feature low interest rates and are repayable over an extended period of time.
- Subsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loans: are awarded on the basis of financial need. Recipients will not be charged interest until they begin repayment.
- Unsubsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loans: are NOT awarded on the basis of need. Interest accumulates from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.
- PLUS Loans (for parents): provide low interest loans to credit-approved parents of eligible undergraduate students. Repayment typically must begin 60 days after loan is fully disbursed.
Grants—Awards based on merit or merit plus need.
Loans—Funds loaned through a lending institution or college. Interest rates vary by program.
Military Programs—The military offers several options to help you pay for college.
Work Study Programs—Jobs that allow students to earn money for their education while they are enrolled in school.

Senior Scholarship Opportunities

MOUNT MARTY & AVERA NURSING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Avera Scholars Program invites high school seniors planning to major in nursing at Mount Marty University to apply for $10,000 in funding, renewable for four years (a total of $40,000). This new education loan program offers a unique opportunity for nursing students to gain experience through a work commitment with Avera. Once they work as nurses for three years after graduating from Mount Marty University, the loans will be forgiven. These nursing students will also get first-hand experience in health care by working at least eight hours a week in a paid employment role at Avera during their time at the university. Click on the logo at the right to visit their website for specific program requirements.

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation offers scholarships to students in the Sioux Falls area. Click on the logo at the right to visit the website. Once you are at the website click on scholarships. Applications are open in mid-December.

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Dakota Corps Scholarship program provides full tuition and generally-applicable fees to selected qualified applicants. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a critical need occupation in SD. For more information including eligibility and a list of SD critical need occupations click on the logo on the right.
SD Opportunity Scholarship is available to SD students planning to enroll in any SD college, university, or 2-year technical school. For eligibility, students must meet course requirements and earn specific ACT composite score requirements. Applications are due September 1 following graduation. Senior students who meet qualifications can submit their complete application form to Mr. Breske. LHS will send your application and transcript to the school listed on your application form. Click the logo on the right to link to the website.
The Build Dakota Scholarship is a scholarship program for skilled scholars entering high-need workforce programs at South Dakota technical institutes. This program offers full-ride scholarships to the South Dakota Technical schools for specific high-needs programs. Click the logo on the right for more detailed information.