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

BUILDING CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

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

The Building Chapter works with the following technical colleges and universities to administer scholarships annually. Each school awards scholarships for students enrolled in construction related degrees or diplomas.

• Lake Area Tech Dallas I. Hanson Memorial Scholarship
• Mitchell Tech
• Southeast Tech
• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• South Dakota State University
• Western Dakota Tech Ken Gifford Memorial Scholarship

HIGHWAY-HEAVY-UTILITIES CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

Build Dakota Stretch the Million at Lake Area Technical College Application Deadline: Closed for 2024 (Next estimated March 2025)

All Other HHU Scholarships Application Opens: Closed for 2024 (Next estimated January 2025)

All Other HHU Scholarships Application Close: Closed for 2024 (Next estimated for April 2025)

The Highway-Heavy-Utilities Chapter works with a Scholarship Committee to select and award the following scholarships for students enrolled in construction related degrees or diplomas. An AGC of SD HHU Member sponsorship is required, email here if you need assistance in finding one.

• $10,000 Sioux Falls Contractors Association Scholarship: Split into multiple scholarships awarded to various students 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
• $5,000 John Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a high school graduate enrolled at a college/university or a technical college pursuing a career in the construction industry.
• $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.
• $3,000 SDLICA Scholarship: Awarded to a student(s) 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.
• Plus More….

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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, $2,000
• 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 open! Apply by November 1, 2024.