Scholarships

Current Students

Current and Incoming Scholarship application periods are closed.

The Current Student Scholarship Application is now open until November 1st. Make sure you complete the general application and answer all the questions at https://mitchelltech.academicworks.com/. If you are a full-time dual credit student, you are not eligible for these scholarships. Please contact Robin Jacobsen with any questions.

The Incoming Student Scholarship Application is now open through March 31, 2025. Complete the general application and answer all the questions at https://mitchelltech.academicworks.com/. Please contact Robin Jacobsen with any questions.

$500.00

2 AVAIL.

Lisa Smart Memorial Scholarship

Kim & Michael Mohr

Kim and Michael H Mohr established the Lisa Smart Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of Kim’s sister, Lisa, a nurse who passed away at the age of 37 from cancer. The donor wishes to award the scholarships annually at the MTC Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Students must complete the Fall Current Student Foundation Scholarship application.
*Enrolled fulltime in the LPN or LPN-RN program *Student must be completing their 3rd semester *GPA 2.5 or higher

$0

Women for Success @ Tech Scholarship

Women for Success at Tech Group

The Women for Success at Tech Scholarship is a dedicated award established by the Women for Success at Tech group at Mitchell Technical College. This scholarship aims to support and empower female students who are pursuing their education and career goals at Mitchell Tech. Created by women who are committed to fostering success and leadership among female students, this scholarship recognizes academic potential, perseverance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. It is awarded annually to one or more outstanding female students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and a dedication to making a positive impact in their chosen field. This scholarship is more than just financial aid—it’s a show of support from a community of women who believe in the power of education and in the potential of every female student to achieve success.
*Eligibility Requirements: *Enrolled full-time at Mitchell Technical College *Demonstrate academic promise and commitment to success *Preference may be given to students with financial need or those involved in campus and community leadership activities *Student must complete the Online Scholarship Application *Any program is eligible

$1000.00

1 AVAIL.

Smith/Woods Scholarship

Harvey and Cheryl Smith

Harvey and Cheryl decided to start a scholarship for an LPN-RN student in honor of his wife, Cheryl who was a RN herself.
Must be a Current Student
Must be a full time student
Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program
College GPA 2.5 or higher
Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area
Must be a Current Student Must be a full time student Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program College GPA 2.5 or higher Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area

$1500

1 AVAIL.

C & R Supply Inc Agronomy Technology

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 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

$1500

1 AVAIL.

C & R Supply Inc Precision Ag Technology

C & R Supply Inc.

Must be enrolled full time in the Precision Technology 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 be enrolled full time in the Precision Technology 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

$1500

1 AVAIL.

C & R Supply Inc. Agricultural Business

C & R Supply Inc.

Must be enrolled full time in the Agriculture Business 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 be enrolled full time in the Agriculture Business 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

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Women in Blue Jeans Scholarship

Women in Blue Jeans is a group of dedicated volunteer women to provide education, inspiration, and networking opportunities to women of rural America.
Must be enrolled full time in a program at Mitchell Tech
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must be a female
Agriculture background preferred
Must be a South Dakota resident
Must complete the MTC online Foundation Scholarship application
Must be enrolled full time in a program at Mitchell Tech Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher Must be a female Agriculture background preferred Must be a South Dakota resident Must complete the MTC online Foundation Scholarship application

$1000

8 AVAIL.

Otter Tail Power Company

Otter Tail Power Company Foundation

Must be enrolled full time in the Powerline Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Substation or Wind Turbine Technology program Must maintain a GPA 2.0 or higher Must complete the MTC Foundation Online scholarship application Must be from an Otter Tail Power Company Service Area

$500

1 AVAIL.

Blacktop Farms Scholarship

Steve and Lori Repenning/ Blacktop Farms

Must be a 2nd year student
Must be enrolled fulltime in Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Technology or Diesel 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 Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Technology or Diesel program Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher Must complete the online MTC scholarship application

$500

1 AVAIL.

Bryan Roth Memorial Scholarship

Pam Roth/Roth Family

Must be a 2nd year student enrolled full time in the Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies program
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC online scholarship application
Must be a 2nd year student enrolled full time in the Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies program Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Must complete the MTC online scholarship application

$500

1 AVAIL.

Rod Bowar Memorial Scholarship

Kennebec Telephone Company

Rod owned Kennebec Telephone Company, providers of telephone, cable TV and internet service to Kennebec, Presho and rural Lyman County. He joined the company in 1977 and purchased it in 1998. Rod was passionate about providing the best opportunities possible for his family and community. He served on many different boards and committees, including serving on the Mitchell Technical College Foundation Board. Two of Rod’s children were Mitchell Tech grads, and his businesses employ multiple Mitchell Tech graduates.
2.5 GPA or greater Programs eligible: WIFI/Broadband Technology, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, any Business related program

$1000

5 AVAIL.

SD Pork Producers Scholarship

Culinary of South Dakota student 2.5 GPA