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Use the USD Online Academic Scholarship Application to apply for the Mickelson, Presidential Alumni, Rawlins, USD School of Law Honor Scholars Program, Ullyot Lakota, Al Neuharth Excellence in Journalism and Sanford School of Medicine Student Scholars Program

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The U and the USD Foundation annually award more $5.3 million in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.

Coyote Commitment Scholarship Program

(Formerly Promise Plus)

The Coyote Commitment is available to all entering freshmen based on academic achievement as measured by GPA, standardized test scores and committee review.  All students who apply to The U are automatically eligible for commitment awards from $1,000 - $3,000 per year for four years as a full-time student. The Coyote Commitment may include a combination of funding from other scholarships or additional sources awarded to you. Although there is no deadline or separate application for this award, students should apply prior to March 15 for full consideration.

Academic Achievement Scholarships

Students may apply for the following scholarship opportunities using the Online Academic Scholarship Application. The deadline for submitting the application is January 13.

 
Mickelson Scholarship

One of The U's most prestigious scholarships, the Mickelson Scholarship awards $10,000 each year for four years to academically talented South Dakota students with high ACTs/SATs.  Finalists for The Mickelson Scholarship are invited to an on-campus interview. Apply

Presidential-Alumni Scholarship

Open to high school seniors with a 27 or higher ACT, the scholarship awards $7,000 each year for four years. Finalists for Presidential-Alumni Scholarships are invited to an on-campus interview. Apply

Rawlins Scholarship

Awarded to the highest ranking senior at the following South Dakota high schools: Aberdeen Central and Roncalli; Brandon Valley; Brookings; Huron; Mitchell; Rapid City Central and Stevens; Sioux Falls Lincoln, O'Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington; Vermillion; Watertown and Yankton . Apply

USD School of Law Honor Scholar Program

Open to high school seniors with an interest in law, a 27 or higher ACT and excellent grade point average. Students awarded the scholarship earn provisional acceptance into the USD School of Law. Finalists for the  Law School Honor Scholar Program are invited to an on-campus interview. Apply

Ullyot Scholarship

The Ullyot Scholarship recognizes American Indian high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic potential as well as a significant commitment to their communities.  Apply

Field of Study Scholarships

Criteria for some scholarships may include an interest in pursuing or majoring in a particular field of study. In most cases, these scholarships require an additional application and are awarded by the department or program sponsor.

 
Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program

Awarded to South Dakota high school seniors with an interest in medicine, 28 or higher ACT and excellent grades, recipients of the scholarship also earn conditional acceptance into the Sanford School of Medicine at USD. Finalists for the scholarship are asked to interview on campus.  

Al Neuharth Excellence in Journalism

This premiere scholarship is for exceptional journalists who plan to pursue a career in journalism.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, be active in the USD student newspaper, The Volante, and meet all other criteria as specified by the award. The scholarship is valued at up to in-state tuition and fees ($6899 for 2009-10) and may include additional support. A maximum of three scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed.

ROTC Scholarships

Qualified students are eligible for two-, three- and four-year on-campus full tuition scholarships, money for books and a non-taxed monthly stipend.
 
Talent Scholarships

Additional scholarships may be awarded to incoming students with extraordinary talent in music, theatre or art. Please contact your specific department for more information.

Athletic Scholarships

Student athletic scholarships are awarded to varsity athletes by USD coaches in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University, the Great West Conference, the Summit League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). NCAA Division I scholarships offered by the Coyotes are extremely competitive and amounts and number of awards may vary.

Additional Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities available through federal, state and other sources: