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AGC of SD Scholarships

The AGC of SD is deeply committed to a highly educated and trained workforce! Because of this we awarded over $84,000 in 2024 for students pursuing an education in a career field directly related to the construction industry. Applicants must have a good academic standing and be committed to working in South Dakota following graduation.

AGC of SD COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIPS

AGC of SD Sponsored Build Dakota Scholarships at SD Technical Colleges Application Window: January 1 – March 31, 2025

All Other AGC of SD Scholarships Application Window: December 5, 2024 – April 18, 2025

The AGC of SD works with a Scholarship Committee to select awards and amounts for the following scholarship pools for students enrolled in construction related degrees or diplomas. An AGC of SD Member sponsorship is required, email here if you need assistance in finding one.

  • Build Dakota Partner Scholarship: The remaining 50% scholarship is awarded to an AGC of SD sponsored student(s) that have been selected for a Build Dakota Scholarship and enrolled at a technical institute. 
  • $10,000 Sioux Falls Contractors Association Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) enrolled at a college/university or a technical college.
  • $5,000 John Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a high school graduate(s) enrolled at a college/university or a technical college.
  • $3,000 SD LICA Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) enrolled at a college/university or a technical college.
  • $2,500 BX “Excellence” Women in Construction Scholarship: Awarded to a female student enrolled at a college/university or a technical college.
  • $2,500 JR Loiseau Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) enrolled at a technical college.
  • $2,000 AGC Associate Division Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) enrolled at a college/university
  • $1,000 Floyd Knight Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) enrolled at a technical institute.
  • Plus More….

AGC of SD COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY PARTNERED SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications can be found at the colleges noted below. Please check with individual schools to determine application deadlines.

The AGC of SD works with the following technical colleges and universities to administer scholarships annually that are funded by its members. Each school awards scholarships for students enrolled in construction related degrees or diplomas.

CONGRATULATIONS 2024-2025 AGC of SD, Industry-Sponsored, and/or Memorial SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:

  • Alex Foley, South Dakota State University, $3,500
  • Andrew Jons, Mitchell Technical College $1,000
  • Anthony Kitchens, Western Dakota Technical College, $1,000
  • Austin Burdette, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, $1,000
  • Bailey Jensen, Southeast Technical College, $500
  • Brayden Wiese, Colman-Eagan High School, $1,000
  • Ethan Bartholow, James Valley Christian, $2,500
  • Ethan Thompson, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, $2,500
  • Gabrielle Robbins, South Dakota State University, $2,750
  • Hayden Gebhart, University of Wyoming, $3,500
  • Isaac Johnson, South Dakota State University, $3,500
  • Jack Neisius, Lake Area Technical College, $6,500
  • Jackson Knight, South Dakota State University, $2,500
  • Jaxon Rahlf, Mobridge-Pollock High School, $2,500
  • Jaxon Vermundson, Rapid City Central High School, $1,000
  • Joseph McAninch, Lake Area Technical College, $500
  • Judd Small, Washington High School, $1,000
  • Keller Herman, TF Riggs High School, $1,000
  • Lexus Vermundson, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, $2,500
  • Matt Gusso, University of South Dakota, $2,000
  • Megan Parsons, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, $2,500
  • Noah Donahoe, O’Gorman High School, $1,000
  • Noah McGregor, Tea Area High School, $5,500
  • Owen Horsted, Creighton University, $1,500
  • Peyton Kuecker, Webster Area High School, $2,000
  • Porter Muck, Stevens High School, $1,000
  • Ryan Hanson, South Dakota State University, $2,500
  • Shane Duffel, Lake Area Technical College, $1,000
  • Sophia Priesz, South Dakota State University, $4,000
  • Spencer Anderson, Stanley County High School. $5,500
  • Tate Kerkvliet, O’Gorman High School, $5,500
  • Tori Schulz, South Dakota State University, $1,500
  • Tucker Popham, Webster Area High School, $2,000
  • Ty Sanow, South Dakota State University, $3,000
  • Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, $2,500
  • Wayslynn Ghost Bear, Western Dakota Technical College, $1,000
AGC of AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS

The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. The criteria to apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships outlines the eligibility to apply. The platform for the application funding students for the 2025-2026 academic school year is closed. Apply by November 1, 2024.