STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- Hometown must be in a West River county
- Identifies as female
- Must be enrolled in the institution during the award year, pursuing a STEM degree
- This award will rotate annually among local higher education institutions: South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State, Western Dakota Tech, and SDSU Nursing in Rapid City.
- The 2025-26 award will be awarded to an SDSU Nursing Student
Application:
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: February
STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled at an institution of higher education or professional program
- Identifies as female
- Hometown must be in a West River, South Dakota county
Application:
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: varies each year, pending funds available
Award Timeframe: February
EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- HS Senior who identifies as female
- Attends a public or private high school in Rapid City or is a home-schooled Rapid City resident
- Accepted to an institution of higher education or professional program for Fall 2025
Application:
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Amount: $500
Number of Awards: 2
Award Timeframe: March
EQUITY GRANT
Eligibility:
- Must be a 501c3
- The organization’s mission or project aligns with the AAUW mission
Application:
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: April
DEONNE KAHLER FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled at an institution of higher education or professional program in the Fine Arts
- Identifies as female
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Hometown must be in a West River, South Dakota county
Application:
2025-26 DEONNE KAHLER FINE ARTS Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: March