South Dakota – Brown County Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association is opening the doors of opportunity to young people who may have otherwise been limited by financial constraints and other adversities. Through its need-based scholarships and holistic support services, the Association has made a profound impact on the lives of its Scholars, inspiring hope, fostering resilience, and empowering them to strive for success and achieve their potential. Our Scholars, most of whom are first-generation college students, graduate at 70% rate, which stands in stark contrast with the national graduation rate of 16% for students from similar underserved backgrounds.

• Must live in and be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Brown County, South Dakota
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen