Regents Scholar Diplomas will be offered again in 2005-06. The program, run by the Department of Education and Board of Regents, recognizes graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence.

Students must meet minimum academic requirements to be eligible for the Regents Scholar Diploma. High school administrators are responsible for requesting the special certificates for those students who qualify. The certificates often are presented during graduation ceremonies.

Requirements for the Regents Scholar Diploma can be found online at doe.sd.gov/secretary/regents.asp. You also will find instructions on how to submit names for this designation.

The Regents Scholar Diploma should not be confused with the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, which awards scholarship dollars to qualifying high school graduates.