Name: Mitchell Tech
Address: 1800 East Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD, 57301, US
Telephone: 1.800.684.1969

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Ag Leadership - SD PAS

SD PAS

$500
1 avail.

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.

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* 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
Beef Bucks

Beef Bucks, Inc.

$1000
1 avail.

The Beef Bucks scholarship was established in 2017.

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* 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
BPO Elks #1059 Endowed Scholarship

BPO Elks #1059

$1000
1 avail.

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.

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- 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
CHS Scholars

CHS

$1000
4 avail.

The CHS Scholarship program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students at select universities who are pursuing agriculture related degrees.

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* 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.
Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship

Daniel Todd Family

$500
1 avail.

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 stratetic planning for the Mitchell Technical College Foundation. In a very short time he had esablished 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.

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- 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
Davison Crop Improvement Association Scholarships

$750
1 avail.

Davison Crop Improvement has been providing scholarship funding for Mitchell Tech Ag students since 2010. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.

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- Applicant must be a first year student currently enrolled full-time in the Precision Ag, Ag Business or Agronomy programs at MTC
- Applicant must plan on returning to the MTC Ag program for the next Fall semester
- Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Edinger Family Scholarships

Wayne and Sue Edinger

2 avail.

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.

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- Applicants must be currently enrolled fulltime 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.
John and Diane Weber "Career Change" Endowed Scholarship

John and Diane Weber Family and Friends

$500
2 avail.

This scholarship was established in 2015 by the daughters of Diane Weber, wife of former Culinary Academy of South Dakota instructor and Mitchell Tech alum, John 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. While attending Mitchell Tech she met John, completed her education, and then spent several years working as a Clinical Lab Technician.

The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.

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- Full time enrollment in a program at Mitchell Technical College to prepare for a career change
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Program instructor recommendation
- Documented employment of 10 hours or more per week
- Completion of current online scholarship application during the open application period time frame
LaVerne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship

Charlene Bainbridge

$1000
2 avail.

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.

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- 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
Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarship

Lewis and Charlene Bainbridge

$1000
1 avail.

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.

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- 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
Mark Hohn Hoof Hauler Scholarship

Lisa & Jeff Larson

$1000
1 avail.

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.

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- 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
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship

$1000
1 avail.

The scholarship was established by the former faculty and staff of Mitchell Tech.

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* 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.
Mitchell Tech Staff Scholarships for Freshmen

Mitchell Tech Staff and Faculty

$500

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.

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- 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)
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships

$1000
4 minimum

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.

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- 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
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

$1500
1 avail.

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.

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- 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
South Dakota Wheat Commission

South Dakota Wheat Commission

$750
2 avail.

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.

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* 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 2.5 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
Thomsen Family Endowed Scholarships

$1000
4 avail.

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.

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- 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

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Precision Ag Technology

Program Information

Ag Leadership - SD PAS

$500
1 avail.

Beef Bucks

$1000
1 avail.

BPO Elks #1059 Endowed Scholarship

$1000
1 avail.

CHS Scholars

$1000
4 avail.

Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship

$500
1 avail.

Davison Crop Improvement Association Scholarships

$750
1 avail.

Edinger Family Scholarships

2 avail.

John and Diane Weber "Career Change" Endowed Scholarship

$500
2 avail.

LaVerne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship

$1000
2 avail.

Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarship

$1000
1 avail.

Mark Hohn Hoof Hauler Scholarship

$1000
1 avail.

Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship

$1000
1 avail.

Mitchell Tech Staff Scholarships for Freshmen

$500

Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships

$1000
4 minimum

South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

$1500
1 avail.

South Dakota Wheat Commission

$750
2 avail.

Thomsen Family Endowed Scholarships

$1000
4 avail.

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Precision Ag Technology

Program Information

Ag Leadership - SD PAS

$5001 avail.

Beef Bucks

$10001 avail.

BPO Elks #1059 Endowed Scholarship

$10001 avail.

CHS Scholars

$10004 avail.

Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship

$5001 avail.

Davison Crop Improvement Association Scholarships

$7501 avail.

Edinger Family Scholarships

2 avail.

John and Diane Weber "Career Change" Endowed Scholarship

$5002 avail.

LaVerne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship

$10002 avail.

Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarship

$10001 avail.

Mark Hohn Hoof Hauler Scholarship

$10001 avail.

Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship

$10001 avail.

Mitchell Tech Staff Scholarships for Freshmen

$500

Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships

$10004 minimum

South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

$15001 avail.

South Dakota Wheat Commission

$7502 avail.

Thomsen Family Endowed Scholarships

$10004 avail.

Schedule a Visit

$500
1 avail.

$1000
1 avail.

$1000
1 avail.

$1000
4 avail.

$500
1 avail.

$750
1 avail.

$500
2 avail.

$1000
2 avail.

$1000
1 avail.

$1000
1 avail.

$1000
1 avail.

$1000
4 minimum

$1500
1 avail.

$750
2 avail.

$1000
4 avail.