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$1000

Otter Tail Power Company

  • 8 Available
  • Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
Must be enrolled full time in the Powerline Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Substation or Wind Turbine Technology program Must maintain a GPA 2.0 or higher Must complete the MTC Foundation Online scholarship application Must be from an Otter Tail Power Company Service Area
$1000

Paulson Family Endowed Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Chuck & Lois Paulson Family
The Paulson Family Endowment was established in 2012. Long-time former Paulson Sheet Metal owners Chuck and Lois Paulson and their son Scott, present owner of Paulson Air, established the endowment to support recruitment scholarships for students enrolled in the Heating and Cooling Technology program. The scholarships will be awarded to students who meet the listed criteria applied to the recipient’s account for the Fall semester. The Incoming student awards will be announced by August 1 and applied to the recipient’s account for the Fall semester and in January for Current students and applied to their accounts the following Fall semester.
Heating & Cooling Technology
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Heating and Cooling Technology program Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming online application and provide an online reference between January 1 and June 30 to be eligible for this scholarship. Current students must complete the online application during the Fall application period to be eligible for this scholarship.
$1000

Puetz Development Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Puetz Development
Puetz Development established this scholarship for ADBC students in 2022. Puetz Development have been recorded supporters of the Mitchell Technical College’s ADBC program with cash donations, student partnerships, and provided scholarship funding the Mitchell Technical College.
Architectural Design and Building Construction
On Campus
Must be a Current full time student studying in the ADBC program Must be enrolled full time 2.5 GPA Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$500

Reyher / Harris Memorial Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Seth and Cheryl Weeman
The Reyher/Harris Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 by Seth and Cheryl Weeman in memory of U.S. Navy Divers James Reyher and Ryan Harris, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while conducting military diving operations on February 26, 2013. Teammates to the end, Reyher and Harris personified the values of courage and commitment, always displaying a “can do” attitude that enabled them to accomplish any goal they set out to achieve.
This scholarship will be awarded to any second year student enrolled in a program leading to the receival of an Associate’s Degree as well as any student enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing, Power Line, GPS/GIS and Electrical Utilities and Substation programs. Applicant must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Academic performance, financial need and instructor recommendations will also be considered. Students receiving Build Dakota scholarships, involved in a Double Edge or Workforce Recruitment program, or receiving full GI Bill of Rights will not be eligible for this scholarship. Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000

Rick Kostelecky Endowed Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Kostelecky Family
The endowed scholarship was established by the family of Rick Kostelecky, a 1982 graduate of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program. Kostelecky began his career with Muth Electric in Watertown and Rapid City. In 1993, he joined Interstates Electric Engineering, where he traveled nationwide as a project foreman. He rejoined Muth Electric in 2004 and settled in the Black Hills. Rick passed away in August, 2012. The endowment began providing scholarships in the 2013-2014 school year. The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program Applicant must complete the MTC Current student online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship Applicant must maintain and GPA of 3.0 or above Recipient must be a U.S. citizen Family members will aid in the selection of the recipient
$500

Rod Bowar Memorial Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Kennebec Telephone Company
Rod owned Kennebec Telephone Company, providers of telephone, cable TV and internet service to Kennebec, Presho and rural Lyman County. He joined the company in 1977 and purchased it in 1998. Rod was passionate about providing the best opportunities possible for his family and community. He served on many different boards and committees, including serving on the Mitchell Technical College Foundation Board. Two of Rod’s children were Mitchell Tech grads, and his businesses employ multiple Mitchell Tech graduates.
2.5 GPA or greater Programs eligible: WIFI/Broadband Technology, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, any Business related program
$1000

Roger Carlson “Tough Old Bird” Endowed Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Family & Friends of Roger Carlson
The endowment was established in 2013 by the family and friends of longtime Mithell Tech Ag instructor Roger Carlson. Carlson began his career at Mitchell Tech in August, 1990, and was a valued member of the Ag Technology department until May, 2011, when health problems forced his retirement. Carlson passed away on August 27, 2012 from complications related to leukemia. The endowment began providing scholarships in the 2013-14 school year to a qualifying student in the Ag Technology, Architecture Design and Building Construction or Farm Power Technology programs. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Precision Ag
Applicant must be an first year full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Ag Business, Animal Science, Agronomy, Architecture Design and Building Construction, Precision Ag or Diesel Power Technology program Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher Applicant must complete the MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$2000

Ron and Terry Schlegel Scholarship

  • 1 Available
Must be a Current Student
Must be a full-time student
Must be enrolled in the Architectural Design & Building Construction program
College GPA 2.5 or higher
Must be from the Wessington Springs area
*Enrolled fulltime in the Architectural Design & Building Construction program *GPA 2.5 or higher *From the Wessington Springs area
$500

Roxene G (Carey) Kasten- Class Of 1979 Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Roxene G. Kasten
Roxene (Carey) Kasten attended Mithchell Tech and graduated from the Animal Science program in 1979. This scholaship was established by Roxene in order to support new incoming students in the Animal Science program.
Animal Science
Must be a Incoming first year full time student studying in the Animal Science program Must be enrolled full time Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

SD Line Superintendent’s Scholarship

  • SDREA Line Superintendent's
This scholarship is provided by the SD Rural Electric Association cooperative members.
Applicant must be enrolled full time in the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program at MTC Applicant must have a residence in South Dakota Applicant must have a GPA greater than 3.25 Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship Selected applicants will be interviewed by members of the SD Line Superintendents. They will award the scholarships.
$750

SD Municipal Electric Association Energy Production & Transmission Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • SD Municipal Electric Association
The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association (SDMEA) consists of 35 member municipalities dedicated to providing reliable electricity to approximately 100,000 residents across South Dakota. The association works collaboratively to ensure efficient, community-focused electric service and advocates for the interests of municipal utilities within the state. This scholarship was created by the SDMEA to support workforce development within the electric utility industry. Its primary goal is to encourage students with an interest in the power industry to continue their educational pursuits and to remain connected with their hometown municipal electric utility. The scholarship aims to strengthen local communities and ensure a skilled, engaged workforce for the future.
Powerline Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Utilities Technology
Must be a resident of one of the SD Municipal Electric Association’s 35 member communities, enrolled in an electric related program, and have minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

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