CRITERIA TO APPLY FOR THE AMERICAN BAPTIST FINANCIAL AID:      
1.   Applicant must be a member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying for aid
2.   Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
3.  Applicant must be a United States citizen

To apply visit http://www.abc-em.org/ or call 1-800-ABC-3USA, ext 2067

Have graduated from an accredited South Dakota high school with a Grade Point Average (GPA of) 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale.  Home schooled students will be allowed to provide supplemental information if this requirement is not applicable.  Have a composite ACT score of 24 or greater (or the SAT equivalent).  Agree, in writing, to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received, plus one year.  Apply for the first Dakota Corps Scholarship for a school period that begins within one year of high school graduation, or within one year of release from active duty of an active component of the armed forces.   Attend a participating South Dakota college as an undergraduate student in a program that will prepare the student to work in a critical need occupation.  Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

Among those that qualify, recipients will be chosen based on GPA, test scores, activities, honors, community service, and a written essay. Not all eligible applicants will be selected for a scholarship. From the total pool of applicants, a limited number of recipients will be selected. Also, some South Dakota colleges may limit the number of scholarship recipients they accept, or not participate at all.  For more information visit the website at http://www.state.sd.us/dakotacorps/default.html

Fred W. Hatterscheidt was a prominent Aberdeen businessman in the 20th Century.  He and his wife, Ruth, left an endowment through the Hatterscheidt Foundation, Inc. to aid area students hoping to further their education.  Scholarships are for $1,500 made in two equal payments of $750 sent directly to USF.  The scholarship is awarded for one year only.  To apply the student must be a South Dakota resident graduating from a South Dakota high school in 2010.  Student must show financial need and must apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form).  Student must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Student must be accepted for admission to the University of Sioux Falls.  Student must be a “full-time student” or carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.  Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA in college to retain scholarship.  Student must submit a “thank you” letter to the Hatterscheidt Foundation, Inc.  Contact the Financial Aid Office to request a Hatterscheidt Scholarship application.