Office of the Secretary

Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $6,000 over four years for study at a South Dakota post-secondary institution

Deadline: March 12, 2010

• 2010 Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvy Memorial Scholarship Application - (word document)

Program:

• The Richard Hagen Minerva Memorial state scholarship program is for enrolled members of American Indian Tribes whose reservation is located in whole or part in the State of South Dakota. Once approved recipients will be authorized to receive up to 4 years of funding depending on year of attendance.   
• Funds are to be used for students attending a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in South Dakota. 
• Up to seven scholarships may be awarded each year.
• Annual scholarship award amounts include a minimum of $1,000 for each of the first two years of attendance, a minimum of $1,500 for the third year of attendance, and a minimum of $2,500 for the fourth year of attendance. 
• Scholarship recipients must be enrolled the equivalent of at least fourteen (14) credit hours per semester and maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average during the course of the scholarship period. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited South Dakota high school. 
• Apply within 5 years after high school graduation or within 1 year after release from active military duty (if that release is within 5 years of high school graduation);
• Be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe.
• Must attend a public or non-public accredited university, college or technical institute located in South Dakota.

To apply, submit the following:

• A completed Hagen-Harvey application form
• Two letters of recommendation
• An official high school transcript (following graduation)
• An official current college/postsecondary study previously undertaken
• Verification of tribal enrollment
• An essay explaining why you deserve to receive a Hagen-Harvey Memorial Scholarship
• Listing of high school and/or college involvement in organizations and activities
• ACT scores

Submit application to:

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 East Capitol Avenue
Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501