South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships
Offered by South Dakota FFA Foundation · Free to apply
The South Dakota FFA Foundation administers a portfolio of scholarships for high school FFA members, graduating seniors, and postsecondary agricultural students. Award amounts range from $500 to $2,000, with many funds designated for specific agriculture majors, colleges, or FFA districts. Applicants submit dedicated online applications depending on the scholarship type by early February.
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- American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical ContestDue February 5, 2027 · $1,000 to $4,000 at the state finals (national prizes up to $25,000)
How hard is the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to South Dakota residents
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of South Dakota
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students
- Must be an active FFA member for high school senior and conference awards.
- Many awards require pursuing a major in agriculture, animal science, horticulture, or agricultural education.
- Certain awards are restricted to specific counties, districts, or colleges such as SDSU.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
- Applications close
- February 5, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships
How much is the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships worth?
The South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships awards $500 to $2,000.
When is the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
Who is eligible for the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of South Dakota; Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students.
Does the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to South Dakota residents. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The South Dakota FFA Foundation Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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