Overview
careers
Agronomist
Operations Specialist
Truck Driver
Custom Applicator
Agronomy Assistant
Farmer/Rancher
Agronomists are individuals who are experts in planting, cultivating and harvesting food for an ever-expanding global market. Mitchell Tech’s program has an excellent reputation and will provide graduates with many career options.
Students will learn about different methods to increase soil organic matter and improve the overall soil health. They will study crop growth stages for the top four crops produced in South Dakota: corn, soybeans, small grains, and alfalfa, and discuss management options available at certain crop stages. Disease and insect identification are also key factors involved with today’s crop production efforts. Weeds that are common to this region will be observed and control strategies will be discussed. Crops also depend on a balanced fertilizer source; students will look at soil test and tissue test results and help make sound environmental recommendations.
Students will also gain experience with ag chemicals and will test for their chemical applicator’s license. Hands-on activities with machinery, small engines and other areas that will expand the student’s experience will be integrated into a variety of courses.
A featured component of this program is the Mitchell Tech Land Lab. The program farms 85 acres of land near Mitchell. Mitchell Tech Ag students and instructors manage all aspects of crop production including government programs. The land lab is used in conjunction with many of the production and agri-business classes and gives students exposure to precision technologies including auto-steer, geo-referenced data management and variable rate technologies. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing.
Graduates will find work in all areas of agriculture from production to sales and service, agronomy, working with cooperatives or in management.
Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree
Semesters
0
First Semester
AGT101 > Animal Science I3 credits
AGT102 > Weeds and Herbicides3 credits
AGT104 > Ag Chemicals2 credits
AGT120 > Soil Science I3 credits
AGT211 > Farm Accounting3 credits
TRAN100 > Industrial Transportation CDL1 credit
CIS105 > Introduction to Computers3 credits
CPR100 > First Aid, CPR and AED0.5 credits
SSS100 > Student Success1 credit
Total Semester Hours19.5 credits
Second Semester
AGT110 > Crop Science I3 credits
AGT112 > Fertilizers3 credits
AGT160 > Commodity Marketing I3 credits
AGT190 > Internship I6 credits
AGT214 > Ag Law3 credits
Total Semester Hours18 credits
Third Semester
AGT103 > Machinery Management2 credits
AGT212 > Ag Chem Equipment3 credits
AGT220 > Soil Science II2 credits
AGT261 > Ag Sales Service3 credits
AGT291 > Land Management1 credit
> Communications Elective3 credits
> Math Elective3 credits
> General Education Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours20 credits
Fourth Semester
AGT210 > Crop Science II3 credits
AGT263 > Fundamentals of Insurance2 credits
AGT290 > Internship II6 credits
PAT102 > Principles of GPS/GIS2 credits
> General Education Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours16 credits
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Any student who enrolls in Commercial Driver training must obtain a South Dakota driver’s license in order to complete the CDL training course. A Class A CDL is a graduation requirement for this program.
Mitchell Tech recommends that applicants to the Agronomy program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.
Please Note:
- Students enrolled must possess a Class A CDL license before the end of the 10th day of their first semester of enrollment or be registered for TRAN 100 during their first semester.
- Students must pass the Commercial Applicator’s License exam in order to graduate.
Computer Requirements
This program requires a laptop computer so that you can effectively integrate computing skills with your technical education. Many resources that instructors assign are online or require specialty software. To address these needs, Mitchell Tech requires that students entering this program purchase their laptops from Mitchell Tech. The cost for a Mitchell Tech laptop averages about $1,000 for this program. Please be aware that our machines come fully loaded with the software required for this program.
Whether it’s Microsoft Office, or a specialty software for a technical program, your needs will be met by your Mitchell Tech laptop. And our laptops are serviced for free by our Technology office. You will not be able to bring a laptop from home into a Mitchell Tech laptop program as we cannot provide support services for every make and model of laptop. Please consider this carefully before making any laptop purchase and check with the Admissions office for more details.
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of best management practices in agronomic fields
- Understand basic farm accounting principles
- Articulate proper practices for manure nutrient management and application
- Apply economic principles of accounting, marketing and budgeting to agronomy enterprises
- Create a crop management plan
- Identify common diseases, funguses and insects found in South Dakota
- Summarize the causes of soil erosion, changes in organic matter levels, and soil health
- Identify the growth stages of corn, soybean, wheat and alfalfa plants
- Recognize nutrient deficiencies in various crops
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2025-26 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Cost
Program Tuition & Fees ⓘ
$
4000
Other Required Costs
Laptop/Software $1,600
CDL $1,500
Books / Tools (estimated) $751
Scholarships
$500
Lisa Jolliff Memorial Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Kelly Sterk and Tammy Hanson
In memory of Lisa Marie Jolliff, her family is honored to establish the Lisa Jolliff Memorial Scholarship for a student attending Mitchell Technical College.
Lisa was a caring, giving, loyal, reliable, genuine, and hardworking person. She believed in doing things the right way, keeping her word, helping others, and giving her best in everything she did. She was someone people could count on, and her kindness and genuine concern for others left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Lisa was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and dedicated member of her community. Her family wanted to find a meaningful way to honor her life and the qualities she represented. Through this scholarship, we hope to continue the spirit of giving that was such an important part of who Lisa was.
The Lisa Marie Jolliff Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a Mitchell Technical College student who demonstrates dedication, perseverance, a strong work ethic, and a desire to build a successful future through education.
Our family hopes this scholarship will be more than financial assistance. We hope it will be a way for Lisa’s qualities and values to continue to live on.
She was caring. She was giving. She was loyal. She was reliable. She was genuine. She was hardworking.
These are the qualities we remember and cherish, and they are the qualities we hope this scholarship will honor.
By helping a student pursue an education and work toward a future career, we can carry a little piece of Lisa’s legacy forward and allow her spirit of caring and giving to continue touching the lives of others.
In loving memory of Lisa Marie Jolliff— a life that made a difference, and a legacy that will continue.
The Family of Lisa Marie Jolliff
Must be enrolled full-time in an on-campus program.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Preference is given to students with limited funding opportunities and/or social supports.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Preference is given to students with limited funding opportunities and/or social supports.
Must be enrolled full-time in an on-campus program.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Preference is given to students with limited funding opportunities and/or social supports.
$2500
Jack & Donna Steele Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Jack & Donna Steele Family
Must be enrolled fulltime in a Mitchell Technical College program with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Must be enrolled fulltime in a Mitchell Technical College program with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
$1000
Brenda and John Janssen
- 2 Available
- Brenda and John Janssen
The Brenda and John Janssen Scholarship was established in 2026 to honor their dedication and commitment to supporting future generations of students at Mitchell Technical College. Brenda previously served as an instructor in Mitchell Tech’s Medical Laboratory Technology Program where she shared her knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals. John has also been a long-time supporter of Mitchell Tech’s agricultural students, beginning with his career at John Deere and provided advisory support to these programs. Together, Brenda and John have demonstrated a strong belief in education, hands-on learning, and the importance of investing in students as they prepare to enter the workforce. These scholarships are awarded to second-year, full-time students pursuing a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or an agricultural-related program, continuing the Janssens’ legacy of encouragement and investment in future generations. Preference is given to students from the Bridgewater-Emery School District, followed by students from the Hanson then McCook Central School Districts.
* Must be a Current Student
* Must be a full-time student
* Must be enrolled in the 1) Medical Laboratory Technology or 2) Ag Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Diesel Ag, or Precision Ag Technology program
Preference is given to students from the Bridgewater-Emery School District, followed by students from the Hanson then McCook Central School Districts.
* Must be a full-time student
* Must be enrolled in the 1) Medical Laboratory Technology or 2) Ag Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Diesel Ag, or Precision Ag Technology program
Preference is given to students from the Bridgewater-Emery School District, followed by students from the Hanson then McCook Central School Districts.
*Must be enrolled fulltime in one of the qualifying programs.
*Preference is given to students from the Bridgewater-Emery School District, followed by students from the Hanson then McCook Central School Districts.
$500
Graves Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Dr. Joe Graves
Dr. Joe Graves is the Secretary of Education for the South Dakota Department of Education. As an advocate of technical education, and as a supporter of Mitchell Technical College, he and his family are pleased to offer Mitchell High School students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to assist in their educational journey.
First-year student from the Mitchell Area High School with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
$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 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.
$1500
C & R Supply Inc Agronomy Technology
- 1 Available
- C & R Supply Inc.
Must be enrolled full time in the Agronomy program
Must maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher
Must be from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska
Must complete the Online MTC Foundation scholarship application
Must maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher
Must be from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska
Must complete the Online MTC Foundation scholarship application
Must be enrolled full time in the Agronomy program
Must maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher
Must be from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska
Must complete the Online MTC Foundation scholarship application
$500
Blacktop Farms Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Steve and Lori Repenning / Blacktop Farms
The Blacktop Farms Scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Lori and Steve Repenning to support students pursuing their education in Ag Technology at Mitchell Technical College. With a deep appreciation for the dedication, hard work, and resilience that are at the heart of agriculture, Blacktop Farms is proud to invest in the next generation of agricultural professionals.
Must be a 2nd year student
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, or Animal Science program
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, or Animal Science program
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
Must be a 2nd year student
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, or Animal Science program
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
$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 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
$500
Loren G Kasten, Emeritus in Agronomy Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Roxene G. Kasten
Loren Kasten was a former Ag instructor at Mitchell Tech. This scholarship was established by his family.
Incoming Student
First Year Student
Agronomy
On Campus
First Year Student
Agronomy
On Campus
Must be a first year incoming full-time student in the Agronomy program
Must be enrolled full time
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$500
Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship
- 2 Available
- Central Electric Cooperative
Electrical Utilities & Substation
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Applicant must be a full-time student in the Electrical Utilities & Substation, Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Heating & Cooling, Agricultural Business or Agronomy program at Mitchell Technical College
Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Student must be a member or dependent of a member of Central Electric Cooperative based in Mitchell, SD
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
Student must provide member name on account and Central Electric will verify membership status before recipient is announced
$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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$1000
Roger Carlson “Tough Old Bird” Endowed Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Family & Friends of Roger Carlson
The endowment was established in 2013 by the family and friends of longtime Mithell Tech Ag instructor Roger Carlson. Carlson began his career at Mitchell Tech in August, 1990, and was a valued member of the Ag Technology department until May, 2011, when health problems forced his retirement. Carlson passed away on August 27, 2012 from complications related to leukemia.
The endowment began providing scholarships in the 2013-14 school year to a qualifying student in the Ag Technology, Architecture Design and Building Construction or Farm Power Technology programs. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Precision Ag
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Precision Ag
Applicant must be an first year full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Ag Business, Animal Science, Agronomy, Architecture Design and Building Construction, Precision Ag or Diesel Power Technology program
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
- 4 Available
Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for at least four deserving Mitchell Tech students each year.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must have good leadership skills
$1000
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
- 1 Available
The scholarship was established by the former faculty and staff of Mitchell Tech.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC.
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application during the open application period to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
Mark Hohn Hoof Hauler Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Lisa & Jeff Larson
Mark was a 1984 graduate of the Mitchell Tech Agriculture program. Has passed away from a tragic farm accident in December of 2021. He dedicated his entire life to farming and the agriculture industry. Mark was known for his caring, outgoing, and giving personality and assisting a young farmer to get an agriculture education is a perfect tribute to Mark and his love for farming and his legacy.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time student in Animal Science, Agronomy, Ag Business or Precision program at Mitchell Technical College.
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000
Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Lewis and Charlene Bainbridge
The Lewis Bainbridge Family is a dedicated supporter of Mitchell Tech’s Ag programs and the Mitchell Technical College Foundation. They have provided scholarships for students since 2007. Lewis was a member of the Mitchell Technical College Foundation Board for many years. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the Ag Business, Animal Science, Agronomy or Precision Ag programs at MTC with plans to complete an AAS degree
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Recipient may be selected by scholarship committee along with instructor input
$1000
Laverne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship
- 2 Available
- Charlene Bainbridge
The LaVerne and Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship is eligible for any program at Mitchell Technical College. Also the recipient must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher and be a current student.
Accounting
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time student in any program at Mitchell Technical College.
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000
John And Diane Weber “Career Change” Endowed Scholarship
- 2 Available
- John and Diane Weber Family and Friends
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the daughters of Diane Weber. Diane’s early adult years were spent in the Peace Corp, working at Bell Telephone and teaching German and English after college. The scholarship honors Diane’s desire in 1974 to change her career and her enrollment at Mitchell Tech to become a Clinical Lab Technician.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
• Full-time enrollment in a program at Mitchell Technical College to prepare for a career change.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Program instructor recommendation.
• Veterans pursuing new training as they enter the civilian sector are encouraged to apply.
• Complete the MTC online application during open application periods.
$1000
Farm Credit Services Of America Scholarships
- 2 Available
Farm Credit Services has been providing Mitchell Tech Ag students with scholarship opportunities since 2010.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Agronomy
Animal Science
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Ag Business, Animal Science or Agronomy programs at MTC and returning the following Fall semester
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicant must have primary residence in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas or Wyoming
$500
Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Daniel Todd Family
Daniel Roy Todd, son of native Letcher, SD parents, returned to his family roots in 1998 to care for his father and in August, 2001 he accepted the position of Executive Director of the recently-established Mitchell Technical College Foundation. Dan’s varied experiences in research, planning, consulting, and community development allowed him to focus on strategic planning for the Mitchell Technical College Foundation. In a very short time he had established the Mitchell Technical College Alumni Association and provided an excellent base upon which the Foundation was built.
Dan passed away in 2005 after a brief illness but the Mitchell Technical College Foundation still credits him with the early success of the organization.
The Daniel Roy Todd Fund began providing scholarships in 2016.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
First priority of scholarship recipient is a graduate of Sanborn Central or Artesian/Letcher High School. In the event there is not an application from Sanborn County the award will be given to a Davison County resident
The award will be announced in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester
$750
CHS – Farmers Alliance
- 2 Available
Farmers Alliance, a subsidiary of CHS Inc, is a full service agricultural cooperative located in Southeastern South Dakota. Their core businesses include agronomy, energy, feed and grain. Primary locations include Alexandria, Bridgewater, Chamberlain, Corsica, Ethan, Huron, Mitchell, Parkston, Storla, and White Lake. They also have offices in Emery and Wessington Springs.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Agronomy
Animal Science
Applicant must be a second-year Ag Business, Animal Science and Agronomy student
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
Beef Bucks
- 2 Available
- Beef Bucks, Inc.
Beef Bucks began offering scholarships to Mitchell Technical College students in 2017. These scholarships are awarded first year, full-time students enrolled in an agricultural-based program who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power-Light Truck
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power-Light Truck
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC studying an agricultural based program.
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship
$1000
BPO Elks #1059 Endowed Scholarship
- 1 Available
- BPO Elks #1059
The Endowment was established in 2010 with the first scholarship provided in the 2011/12 school year. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have attended school in the Mitchell area
Applicant must be involved with student leadership
Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time at Mitchell Technical College and be within two years of MTC graduation
Applicant must complete the MTC online application form during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.6
Applicant must demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA
Scholarship award may be retained for 4 semesters or put on hold for military service
Applicant must permit selection committee to solicit oral or written recommendation from instructor or administrator
Applicant must live within 50 miles of Mitchell
$500
Ag Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- 4 Available
During the course of MTC’s history, MTC instructors, students, alumni and family have established scholarship funds in memory of Ag students, alumni or Ag Board members.
B.J. Stoeser – was a 1982 graduate of the Ag program and was killed in a car accident in October, 1987. He was remembered as tough, enthusiastic and persistent with excellent leadership skills.
Bryan Larson – was a 1981 graduate of the Ag program.
Dennis Boehmer – attended the Ag program in 1980-81. He succumbed to cancer between his first and second year of school.
Topper Largent -was an Ag Advisory Board member. Largent was killed in a plane crash near Hot Springs, SD.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Agronomy
Animal Science
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second-year full-time student in the Ag Business, Animal Science or Agronomy programs
Applicant must complete the online MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$500
AG Leadership – SD PAS
- 2 Available
- SD PAS
This scholarship endowment was created in 2017 with funds received from the SD PAS Organization and private donations from Ag-related donors. This scholarship will be awarded to any student in Ag Business, Agronomy or Animal Science programs that shows exceptional leadership capabilities.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be a second year student.
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC
Applicant must be studying an agricultural based program
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship
$500
AG Class Of 1974 Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Alumni of Ag Class of 1974
The Ag Class of 1974 scholarship was established in 2014 by several alumni who wished to support second year Ag Business, Animal Science and Agronomy students in their quest to obtain an education in the program. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account for the second semester of their second year.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Agronomy
Animal Science
Must be a second year full time student studying an agricultural based program
Must be enrolled full time
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
Thomsen Family Endowed Scholarships
- 4 Available
The first endowed fund for scholarships at Mitchell Technical College, the GF Thomsen Family Scholarship has been awarded annually since 1995. This scholarship for Incoming Mitchell Tech students in any program will be awarded by April 1 each year and applied to the recipient’s accounts the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be an accepted Incoming full-time student in any program at MTC.
Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming Student online application between January 1 and March 31 to be eligible for this scholarship
Recipient selection will be based on essay responses
$500
MTC Freshmen Scholarship
- Mitchell Tech Staff and Faculty
These scholarships are provided to full-time Incoming students enrolled at Mitchell Tech. The funding for this scholarship is provided by the contributions to the Mitchell Technical College Foundation by the staff and faculty of Mitchell Technical College. Recipients will be notified of awards mid-summer. All awards will be credited to student accounts for the Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming student online application to be eligible for the scholarship
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
$500
Loren G Kasten, Emeritus In Agronomy Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Roxene G. Kasten
Loren Kasten was a former Ag instructor at Mitchell Tech. This scholarship was established by his family.
Agronomy
On Campus
On Campus
Must be a first year incoming fulltime student in the Agronomy program
Must be enrolled full time
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
Gordon And Ethel Bainbridge Memorial Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family
The Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge family has been long-time supporters of MTC and its ag programs. Their scholarship is awarded to a full-time, incoming student.
Applicant must currently be an accepted Incoming full-time student enrolled in the Ag Business, Agronomy or Animal Science program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must complete the MTC Online Incoming student application to be eligible for this scholarship.
$1000
Edinger Family Scholarships
- 2 Available
- Wayne and Sue Edinger
Wayne and Sue Edinger, longtime supporters of the Mitchell Tech Ag Technology programs, have provided scholarships for students enrolled in Mitchell Tech’s ag-related programs for many years. Wayne passed away in November 2018 but the family continues to provide scholarship funding for students enrolled in Ag Business, Agronomy or Precision Ag.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Precision Ag Technology
Applicants must be currently enrolled full time as a Incoming student in the Agronomy, Ag Business or Precision Ag programs
Applicants must complete the MTC Incoming student online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship will be payable $1000 in Fall Incoming semester and student must maintain a 2.5 GPA at the end of year 1 in order to receive the remaining $1000 in Fall semester of second year.
$1500
CHS Scholars
- 4 Available
- CHS
The CHS Scholarship program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students at select universities who are pursuing agriculture related degrees.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be a first year full time student at MTC studying an agricultural based program.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
