2024 South Dakota National Guard Scholarships Click here for EANGUS National Scholarships
South Dakota National Guard Scholarships
Suspense: 01 March 2024
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
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.
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.
•(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.
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 MARCH 2024 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 2024 application materials must be postmarked by 01 March 2024 to: Tabitha Carr, 5501 Airport Road, Mitchell, SD 57301
2023 SDNGEA AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
The South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary is offering a $500 scholarships for the 2022 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/step children, grandchildren/step grandchildren of Regular or Life SDNGEA Auxiliary Members. (Associate Membership is not allowable) Membership dues for 2022 must be paid by December 31, 2022 to be eligible for the scholarship. Membership are available from Leah Rollag at lrollag@outlook.com. Applications are currently available and must be returned by March 31, 2023. 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 March 31, 2023. There will be no applications accepted after this deadline.