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💰 Black Hills State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
In-State Awards
$4,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,500-$40,000 total

Black Hills State University offers 8 merit scholarships. Awards run $4,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $10,718, students receiving the largest award pay about $718 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Black Hills State University

Tuition & fees
$10,718
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$718/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $7,556), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Black Hills State University's website
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Other scholarships at Black Hills State University (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

BHSU-RC Scholarships from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation
$1,500-$2,500/semester
Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 per semester for low-income BHSU-RC students residing in the Rapid City/Black Hills area.
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F.W. Hatterscheidt Scholarship
$2,500 one-time
A one-year scholarship valued at $2,500 for graduating South Dakota high school seniors.
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Joseph F. and Martha P. Nelson Scholarship
$40,000 total
A scholarship worth $40,000 over four years for high school seniors majoring in science or mathematics.
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Make a Difference Scholarship
This scholarship awards full in-state tuition and up to $2,500 for student projects in exchange for planning and implementing sustainable community projects.
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Scholarships of Distinction
$4,000/yr
BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program awards merit scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to qualifying new first-time undergraduate students.
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South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
$7,500 total
A state merit scholarship worth $7,500 total over four years for eligible South Dakota residents.
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S-STEM Scholarships
$10,000/yr
A scholarship of up to $10,000 annually for new STEM students with demonstrated financial need.
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The Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship
$12,500 total
This scholarship assists high school seniors who have faced great obstacles to attend BHSU and achieve success.
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Common questions about Black Hills State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Black Hills State University give?

Published awards range $4,000-$10,000/yr. Black Hills State University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

Does Black Hills State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $4,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Black Hills State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 93% of tuition.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Black Hills State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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