STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- Hometown must be in a West River county
- Identifies as female
- Must be enrolled in the institution during award year, pursing a STEM degree
- This award will rotate annually between local higher education institutions: South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State, Western Dakota Tech
- 2023-24 award will be awarded to a Black Hills State student
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DyJBDmQWB6oE8SLEyQ9XgNG0VPNs-F4Z-galGP5QCWg/edit
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: January
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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NdjA3_7BQBZ_ZLy6K1mMEeZGkuFPMKr0IOh3i1xTI2o/edit
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: varies each year pending funds available
Award Timeframe: January
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 2024
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w2nobqceAA-QzD-b7N9qyxzYSzh1MqbCY71FAW9iD-0/edit
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Amount: $500
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: March
EQUITY GRANT
Eligibility:
- Must be a 501c3
- Organization’s mission or project aligns with the AAUW mission
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15J0dhOtjkFWiJhJEmywHydU6n1TDbTE6YNAbAfXpXcE/edit
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Amount: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1
Award Timeframe: April