Scholarships in College Sophomore

Opportunity Grant

Award: $1,500, Deadline: None

Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

Presidential Scholar

Award: $10,000, Deadline: None

Essay (250 words), resume, and interview with scholarship committee required.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $9,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa

 

Phi Theta Kappa Dean's Scholar

Award: $9,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa

 

Phi Theta Kappa Presidential Scholar

Award: $10,000, Deadline: None

Verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa, completion of at least 24 semester hours, and 4.0 GPA required.

 

Christian Ministry Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a recommendation from his or her pastor or church and must have a public call to ministry.

 

Phi Theta Kappa

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be recommended by his or her sponsor and be active in local chapter

 

Baptist Student Union Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be recommended by his or her sponsor and must be active in campus ministry.

 

Roger and Susie Friou Accountancy Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant should have strong academic and leadership records and must either be an entering freshman or a transfer student.

 

McCarty Accountancy Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant should have strong leadership and academic records. Applicant must be an entering freshman or transfer student.

 

Henry C. Brevard Jr., Engineering Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be a first time freshman or a transfer student

 

John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be first time freshman or a transfer student

 

Community College Excellence Scholarship

Award: $6,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be nominated from his or her academic dean of college. Applicant must have outstanding academic record.

 

Community College Leadership Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have minimum of 60 transferable credits and an exceptional leadership record

 

Church Matching Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: Open

School will match up to $2000 donation per year given by student's Christian church group, individual churches only, in which student is an active member

 

Daniel L. Pinney Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be at least a sophomore who demonstrates Christian leadership and is planning to enter the mission field or full-time Christian ministry.

 

Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be younger than 32 years old as of the deadline and be able to receive academic credit for their activity in Germany. Demonstrated interest in Germany and German culture/studies is required.

 

RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have at least two years of undergraduate study completed. Graduating seniors enrolled in graduate program may apply.

 

Study and Internship Program (SIP)

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Specific fields of study required.

 

Group Study Visit

Award: $9,000, Deadline: November 15; February 15; May 15

Grant includes visit to Germany for 10 to 15 students organized by a faculty member for seven to 12 days. Must be arranged entirely by home institution and have a meaningful relationship to the curriculum.

 

American Business Women's Association

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a student of Black Hills State University or a Spearfish High School senior who plans to attend BHSU.

 

Irene Leedom Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be the child of faculty, staff, or administration at Black Hills State University.

 

Shout It Out Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the question, "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" is required.

 

Faculty Honors Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a direct transfer who is seeking their first bachelor's degree and who plans to begin their fall studies at the College of Arts during the fall semester. Portfolio of their 10 best works in digital format, which is also part of their portfolio for admission is required. Selection is based upon creative ability and academic achievement.

 

Diversity Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a student who brings diverse experiences, ideas, and creative work to the college community. Selection is based upon a thorough review of the application, essay, and portfolio. Priority will be given to applicants who submit their admissions application by February 1.

 

All-College Honors

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

This award is given based on a juried portfolio review. Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate students. Recipients must be in good academic standing and enrolled full-time for the fall semester following the competition.

 

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $30,000, Deadline: February 1 (February 22 audition deadline)

Applicant must have exceptional talent in vocal music, instrumental music, drama, or art. Audition is required.

 

Alumni Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a California Lutheran University degree program graduate.

 

Transfer Student Academic Scholarship

Award: $17,500, Deadline: May 1

Selection is based on GPA and coursework completed at time of admission.

 

Alumni Association Merit Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Letter of recommendation from an alumnus is required.