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Bonnie Slade Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established in the memory of Bonnie Slade of Fulton, SD who served on the board of directors of the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program for some 23 years. The scholarship will be awarded to one deserving student each year during the annual Girls State week. No application is required. Students participating in the annual event will be nominated and selected by a committee during the week of Girls State each year. The scholarship is to be a $200.00 scholarship to be used by the recipient to further her education at any of the following: Any public/private university, whether it be in the state of South Dakota or a state other than South Dakota or any of the recognized technical institutions located in Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls or Watertown. |
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Helen Gottsleben Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established in the memory of Helen Gottsleben of Brookings, SD who was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of South Dakota for 33 years, including 17 years as Director and Chairperson. She was also a Girls Nation Counselor in Washington, DC in 1975, 1976, and 1982. She served as the President of the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary from 1973 - 1974 and was active on the national level for the next ten years. Helen also lived in the real world of government and politics, where she wrote letters to the editor and campaigned for candidates and policies that she believed in. The scholarship will be awarded to one deserving student each year during the annual Girls State week. No application is required. Students participating in the annual event will be nominated and selected by a committee during the week of Girls State each year. The scholarship is to be a $200.00 scholarship to be used by the recipient to further her education at any of the following: Any public/private university in the state of South Dakota or any of the recognized technical institutions located in Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls or Watertown. |
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Samsung American Legion Scholarship Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. To date, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $5.3 million to approximately 1,970 applicants. Award Amounts Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region) Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region) Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed Eligibility Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership. Are you eligible? Click here to find out! Additional Information for Application |
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Walter S. "Speedy" Travis Memorial Scholarship
Speedy Travis served nearly 30 years as the State Adjutant of the American Legion. He aggressively promoted many programs, some of which he personally initiated, in support of South Dakota’s young people. An eminent journalist in his own right, his early assignments included ongoing progress reports on the carving of Mt. Rushmore, host reporter at Pres. Coolidge's summer White House in the Black Hills, and Associated Press correspondent at our nation's first venture into space. A lobbyist extraordinaire, Mr. Travis is the only person who---by official statute---has a dedicated chair placed permanently in the state capitol in Pierre. This scholarship shall be offered to one member of Journalism City at the close of each session of South Dakota Legion Auxiliary Girls State and shall be used by the recipient at a college or university of her choice, for the express use of furthering her education in the field of Journalism. |
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Additional Scholarships
The following positions are eligible for scholarships awarded during the week of ALA South Dakota Girls State:
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Governor
Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Chief Justice Supreme Court Just. 1st Dist. Supreme Court Just. 2nd Dist. Supreme Court Just. 4th Dist. Supreme Court Just. 5th Dist. Supreme Court Just. 6th Dist. Supreme Court Just. 7th Dist. Attorney General Secretary of State State Auditor State Treasurer Com. Of School & Public Land Public Utilities Commissioner Public Utilities Commissioner Public Utilities Commissioner State Party Chairman - Nationalist State Party Chairman - Federalist Outstanding Prosecuting Attorney Outstanding Defense Attorney Outstanding Appellant Attorney Outstanding Appellee Attorney Outstanding Forensic Investigator Speaker of the House House of Representatives Majority House of Representatives Minority President Pro Tempore Senate Majority Leader Senate Minority Leader Outstanding Speaker Outstanding Citizen Outstanding Speaker of the Senate Outstanding Speaker of the House Outstanding Journalist Highest Citizenship Exam Score Keynote Speaker - Nationalist Keynote Speaker - Federalist ALA Girls Nation Delegate ALA Girls Nation Delegate ALA Girls Nation 1st Alternate ALA Girls Nation 2nd Alternate |
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS Augustana University* $500 Black Hills State University $500 Dakota State University** $1,000 Dakota Wesleyan University $500 Mt. Marty University $1,000 Northern State University $500 Presentation College $500 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology*** $1,000 South Dakota State University $1,000 University of Sioux Falls $500 University of South Dakota $1,000 Southeast Technical College**** $500 Lake Area Technical College***** $1,000 Mitchell Technical College****** $1,000 *Augustana University provides a one year scholarship in the amount of $500 for ANY student, who enrolls at AU, that held an eligible office/award. Candidates must self identify to their AU Admission Counselor. **Dakota State University will offer one $1,000 Scholarship. (Recipient will be selected by DSU) ***South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will offer one $750 scholarship. (Recipient will be selected by SDSM&T) **** Southeast Technical College will offer one $500 scholarship, preference will be given to those with highest financial need. *****Lake Area Technical College will offer two $1,000 scholarships. (Recipient will be selected by LATC) ******Mitchell Technical College will offer two $1,000 scholarships to delegates that hold an officers position and indicate their position on a scholarship application |