South Dakota 2026 Application

$2,000 SY GAU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The scholarships will only be granted to undergraduate full time students and high school seniors who are relatives of a current Great Plains Sertoma member in good standing. Great Plains Sertoma Club members, Collegiate Sertoma Club members, and Serteen Club members in good standing are also eligible. Scholarship money will be deposited in the student’s school account to be used for eligible expenses starting with the fall term immediately following the announcement of winners on May 1st.

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I am a high school senior and expect to graduate on...

I am a full-time undergraduate college student and expect to graduate on...

I'm a Serteen Club, Collegiate Club, or Sertoma Club Member...

I have received this scholarship before. If yes, how many times...

Please TYPE your answers to these four questions below.

Why are you pursuing a higher education? (150 words or less)

Describe your community involvement. (150 words or less)

Why do you do voluntary service? (150 words or less)

Describe your most favorite moment while doing voluntary service. (150 words or less)

You MUST include two letters of recommendation – 1 from Education and 1 from Voluntary Service.

Letters must be from 2 different people and should be signed and current, not copied from previous years. Letters should not be from a family member.

Must be ENTERED BY JANUARY 31st, 2027.

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