2025 South Dakota National Guard Scholarships Click here for EANGUS National Scholarships
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South Dakota National Guard Scholarships
Suspense: 01 April 2025
2025 South Dakota National Guard Scholarship Application Form
MG Duane L “Duke” Corning Memorial Scholarship
BACKGROUND
This scholarship endowment is made possible by donations from the South Dakota National Guard Officer and Enlisted Associations and is established in memory of Major General Duane L. “Duke” Corning’s love and dedication for these associations and for his fidelity, dedication and unselfish service to his state, nation, and fellow man. The purpose of this memorial endowment is to encourage active/retired members of the South Dakota National Guard (Army and Air) and their dependents to pursue degrees in higher education at an accredited institution of their choice. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded by the Enlisted/Officer Associations for the Major General Duane L. “Duke” Corning Memorial Scholarship.
CW2 Darren R Mallow Memorial Scholarship
BACKGROUND
The CW2 Darren R Mallow Memorial Scholarship is awarded by Col (Ret) Bob and Shirley Mallow of Black Hawk, SD in remembrance of their son Darren who was an outstanding guard member whose life was cut tragically short by a fatal civilian helicopter accident in the summer of 1999. One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded by the Enlisted/Officer Associations for the CW2 Darren R Mallow Memorial Scholarship.
The USAA Scholarship
BACKGROUND
This scholarship endowment is made possible by the USAA insurance program. The purpose of the USAA scholarship is to encourage active enlisted members of the South Dakota National Guard, (Army and Air), and their dependents to pursue degrees in higher education at an accredited institution of their choice. This objective is to be accomplished through annual award of the USAA Scholarship. A scholarship will be awarded by the Enlisted Association at the State Conference and may be in the amount of $500 or $1000 to be determined by USAA.
NGASD Scholarship
BACKGROUND
There will be four $500 scholarships made possible by the South Dakota National Guard Officer Association. The purpose of the NGASD scholarship’s is to encourage active officers of the South Dakota National Guard, (Army and Air), and their dependents to pursue degrees in higher education at an accredited institution of their choice. This objective is to be accomplished through annual award of the NGASD Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded by the Officer Association at the State Conference in the amount of $500.
The Dean & Edna Steinberg Scholarship
BACKGROUND
This is a $2000 SDNGEA only scholarship. Dean and Edna Steinberg have been pillars of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States and their Auxiliaries for decades. When Dean passed away in June of 2024 Edna created this Scholarship in his memory. This $2000 scholarship will be awarded to an Enlisted member or their dependents who are not at the top of their class to help with furthering their education.
The First Command Scholarship
BACKGROUND
This scholarship endowment is made possible by First Command Financial Services. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage South Dakota National Guard members and their dependents to pursue degrees in higher education at an accredited institution of their choice. Two scholarships will be awarded for $1000, one to each of the Enlisted and Officer Associations. The Scholarships will be paid to the schools once attendance is verified.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this award, an applicant must be:
•(Corning/Mallow): A current/retired member or a dependent of a current/retired member of the South Dakota National Guard Officer or Enlisted Associations.
•(USAA): A current member or a dependent of a member of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association.
•(NGASD): A current member or a dependent of a member of the South Dakota National Guard Officer Association.
•(Steinberg): A current/retired member or a dependent of a current/retired member of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association. Must have below a 3.5 GPA but not failing.
•(Command): A current/retired member or a dependent of a current/retired member of the South Dakota National Guard Officer or Enlisted Association.
•(ALL): A graduating high school senior and/or an individual enrolled or having intent to enroll in a post-secondary institution (undergraduate study only) on a full-time basis.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply for the SDNG Scholarships, applicants must submit the following, in its entirety, by the posted deadline above.
1)A scholarship application form including the autobiography requested at the bottom of the application. 2025 SDNG Scholarship Application Form
2)At least one letter of academic recommendation. This should be from a teacher, counselor, dean or professor addressing the applicant’s academic achievements.
3)At least one letter of personal recommendation. This should be from a community leader, minister, elected official, supervisor, or unit commander (if applicant is a member of the SDNG) addressing the applicant’s moral and personal traits, character and leadership abilities (Cannot be from a parent or anyone listed in #2 above associated with a high school or college).
4)An official high school and/or college transcript which indicates the applicant’s cumulative grade point average.
Completed application packages must be postmarked by 01 APRIL 2025 or they will be returned to the applicant. DO NOT have the official transcript or the letters of recommendation sent directly because your entire package must be sent under one cover.
The 2025 application packet must be postmarked by 01 APRIL 2025 to:
Benjamin Laabs
1030 3rd Street Southwest
Huron, SD 57350
2025 SDNGEA AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
The South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary is offering a $500 scholarship for the upcoming academic year. SDNGEA Auxiliary members or their spouses, unmarried high school seniors, college undergraduate or vocational/technical students up to age 26 who are children/stepchildren, grandchildren/step grandchildren of Regular or Life SDNGEA Auxiliary Members. (Associate Membership is not allowable) You must be a current member of the auxiliary to apply for the scholarship. If not a current member, be sure to fill out the membership form. Memberships are available from Leah Rollag at lrollag@outlook.com. Applications are currently available and must be returned by April 5, 2025. For more information or to request a scholarship packet contact:
Kayleen Meyers 205 Atkins Circle Tea, SD 57064 Email:k_meyers04@hotmail.comThe application must be postmarked by April 5, 2025. There will be no applications accepted after this deadline.