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$1000

SD Pork Producers Scholarship

  • 5 Available
Culinary of South Dakota student 2.5 GPA
$1000

Smith/Woods Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Harvey and Cheryl Smith
Harvey and Cheryl decided to start a scholarship for an LPN-RN student in honor of his wife, Cheryl who was a RN herself.
Must be a Current Student
Must be a full time student
Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program
College GPA 2.5 or higher
Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area
Must be a Current Student Must be a full time student Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program College GPA 2.5 or higher Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area
$1000

South Dakota Assoc. of Cooperatives Scholarship

  • 1 Available
The scholarship was established in 2013.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Business Management
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled at MTC in one of the programs mentioned Applicant must complete the MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship First priority will be given to students with ties to a SDAC member cooperative Essay responses will be a large part of the recipient decision
$1500

South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

  • 1 Available
The scholarship will be awarded to a first year student enrolled in the Precision Technology, Ag Business, Animal Science or Agronomy programs and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Precision, Ag Business, Animal Science and Agronomy programs at MTC. Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship 2.0 GPA
$1500

South Dakota Wheat Commission

  • 2 Available
  • South Dakota Wheat Commission
The South Dakota Wheat Commission began offering scholarships for Culinary Academy of South Dakota, Animal Science, Ag Business, Agronomy, Precision Technology, and SD Center for Farm and Ranch Management program students in 2014. The Commission has been an active supporter of several Mitchell Technical College programs for several years and has provided financial support for equipment and program development.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Precision Ag Technology
Applicants must be currently enrolled as first year full-time students in the Culinary Academy of South Dakota or Agronomy programs, with second choice being Ag Business, Animal Science or Precision Technology Applicants must complete the MTC current student online application during the open enrollment period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher Award considerations include academic performance, financial need, responses to essay questions and recommendations from instructors. Ag award preference would be to someone who comes from or has plans to go into production agriculture, specifically wheat production Culinary Academy of South Dakota award preference would be students interested in the baking side of the program
$2000

Spaans Legacy Scholarship

  • 5 Available
  • Spaans Family
Must be an Incoming Student
Must be enrolled full time in Animal Science, Ag Business or Agronomy
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
Must be an Incoming Student Must be enrolled full time in Animal Science, Ag Business or Agronomy Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
$1000

SSB Culinary Excellence Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Tom Berger
Must be a 2nd year student in the Culinary Arts program
2nd year Culinary Student
$500

Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Family of Steve Lau
The Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Steven John Lau, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, and community leader from Armour, South Dakota. Steve’s life exemplified hard work, dedication to family, faith, and service to his community. This scholarship is awarded to a first year, full-time student enrolled in one of the following programs: Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology. By providing financial assistance to students pursuing an education in these fields, the Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship ensures that Steve’s legacy of service, perseverance, and care for others continues to inspire future generations.
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology program.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology program. Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
$500

Tessier Family Foundation – Current Students

  • 3 Available
  • Tessier Family Foundation
The Tessier Family Foundation began providing funds for scholarships in 2014 for students enrolled in the Accounting/Business Management, Heating and Cooling Technology, LPN and Medical Assistant programs. The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s accounts the following Fall semester.
First Year Student
Accounting
Heating and Cooling Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Assistant
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in Accounting/Business Management, Heating and Cooling Technology, LPN or Medical Assistant programs to be eligible for these scholarships. Applicant must complete the MTC current student online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for these scholarships.
$500

Tessier’s Endowed Scholarships – Incoming Students

  • 2 Available
  • Tessier Family Foundation, Mark Buche, Gopal Vyas
The Tessier’s Endowment was established in 2007 by the Tessier Family Foundation, Tessier’s, Inc., Mark Buche and Gopal Vyas. The purpose of the endowment is to provide scholarship funds to Heating and Cooling Technology students. These scholarships will be awarded in January each year and the funds will be applied to the recipient’s accounts the following Fall semester.
Heating & Cooling Technology
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled in the Heating and Cooling Technology program. Applicants must complete the MTI Incoming student online application and provide an online reference if requested between January 1 and June 30 to be eligible for these scholarships.
$1000

The Gift of Words SLPA Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Asmus Family
Must be an Incoming Student
Must be enrolled in fulltime in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program
Nontraditional Student preferred
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC Online Scholarship Application
Must be an Incoming Student Must be enrolled in fulltime in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program Nontraditional Student preferred Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Must complete the MTC Online Scholarship Application
$500

The Vickers Family Scholarship

  • 1 Available
  • Chad & Jennifer Vickers
The Vickers Family Scholarship was established in 2022. Chad Vickers graduated from the Computer Systems Technology program in 1996. His brother, Austin Vickers, graduated from the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program in 2009 and Chad and Jennifer’s son, Jude Vickers, graduated from the Business Management program in 2021. The Vickers Family attributes much of their life successes to the education they received from Mitchell Tech. This scholarship is for incoming students in either the Business Management, SCADA/ Automation Controls, or Power Line Construction and Maintenance program and is awarded for the Fall semester.
Business Management
SCADA/ Automation Controls
Power Line Construction and Maintenance
On Campus
* No GPA greater requirement * Incoming student * Must be enrolled full time in Business Management, SCADA/ Automation Controls, or Power Line Construction and Maintenance program and is awarded for the Fall semester. * Applicant must complete the MTC Online Application to be eligible to receive this scholarship

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