Mitchell Technical College Foundation Scholarships
For any questions about MTI Foundation Scholarships, contact:
Robin Jacobsen
Scholarship Advisor
605.995.7144
Sheryl Plagmann
Project Specialist
605.995.7119
Mitchell Tech offers a variety of scholarships to qualified applicants. Mitchell Tech also accepts any scholarships brought in by entering or returning students. Several websites offer lists of scholarships and application processes. REMEMBER: If someone attempts to charge or bill you for a listing of scholarships, chances are it is not a legitimate service. Stay clear of the search services that charge to "find" scholarships for students.
Application Process:
Please click the "Application" button and then the "Sign In" button to start your scholarship application.
If you are a Build Dakota or Double Edge scholarship recipient, you are ineligible to receive additional Mitchell Technical College Foundation scholarships. If you receive a scholarship award from the Mitchell Technical College Foundation and then become a Build Dakota or Double Edge recipient, your Mitchell Technical College Foundation scholarship(s) will be re-awarded to another applicant.
The following incoming student scholarships are typically available each school year through the Mitchell Tech Foundation Office.
The scholarship application for current Mitchell Tech students is closed.
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation offers numerous scholarships customarily ranging from $500 - $1,000 for Mitchell Tech students on an annual basis. In addition, the Foundation board and staff work with a number of individuals, industry partners, businesses, community groups and associations that provide direct scholarships to Mitchell Tech students. These scholarships are awarded to students in various technical programs at Mitchell Tech and often require specific criteria for eligibility.
Ag Class of 1974 Scholarship
Alumni of Ag Class of 1974
$500
1 avail.View Criteria View EligibilityThe 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.
* Must be a second year fulltime 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.
Ag Freshman Scholarship
Mitchell Technical Institute Ag Club
$500
1 avail.View Criteria View EligibilityThe Freshman Ag Scholarship is funded yearly from a donation received after the students volunteer their time parking cars during Dakota Fest activities. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester. The scholarship committee will make the award selection along with input from the Ag instructors.
* Must be a first year full time agricultural based program student.
* Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
Ag Leadership - SD PAS
SD PAS
$500
1 avail.View Criteria View EligibilityThis 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.
* 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
Ag Memorial Endowed Scholarship
$500
1 minimumView Criteria View EligibilityDuring 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.
These scholarship will be awarded to students who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. The scholarship will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first 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 scholarships
ASHRAE - American Society of Heat., Refrig. & Air-Cond. Engrs. Scholarship
American Soc. of Heat., Refrig. & Air-Cond. Engrs Scholarship.
$500
1 avail.View Criteria View EligibilityThe scholarship award will be awarded in January each year. For second year students funds will be applied to recipient's Spring semester account. For first year students funds will be applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester. The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee with HCT instructor input.
* Must have a GPA greater than 3.0
* Must be enrolled full time in Heating and Cooling Technology and pursuing an AAS
* Applicant must complete the MTC Online Application to be eligible to receive this scholarship