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$500

Roxene G (Carey) Kasten- Class Of 1979 Scholarship

Roxene (Carey) Kasten attended Mithchell Tech and graduated from the Animal Science program in 1979. This scholaship was established by Roxene in order to support new incoming students in the Animal Science program.
Animal Science
Must be a Incoming first year full time student studying in the Animal Science program Must be enrolled full time Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

SD Line Superintendent’s Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the SD Rural Electric Association cooperative members.
Applicant must be enrolled full time in the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program at MTC Applicant must have a residence in South Dakota Applicant must have a GPA greater than 3.25 Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship Selected applicants will be interviewed by members of the SD Line Superintendents. They will award the scholarships.
$750

SD Municipal Electric Association Energy Production & Transmission Scholarship

The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association (SDMEA) consists of 35 member municipalities dedicated to providing reliable electricity to approximately 100,000 residents across South Dakota. The association works collaboratively to ensure efficient, community-focused electric service and advocates for the interests of municipal utilities within the state. This scholarship was created by the SDMEA to support workforce development within the electric utility industry. Its primary goal is to encourage students with an interest in the power industry to continue their educational pursuits and to remain connected with their hometown municipal electric utility. The scholarship aims to strengthen local communities and ensure a skilled, engaged workforce for the future.
Powerline Construction & Maintenance Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology Electrical Construction & Maintenance Utilities Technology
Must be a resident of one of the SD Municipal Electric Association’s 35 member communities, enrolled in an electric related program, and have minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
$1000

SD Pork Producers Scholarship

Culinary of South Dakota student 2.5 GPA
$1000

Smith/Woods Scholarship

Harvey and Cheryl decided to start a scholarship for an LPN-RN student in honor of his wife, Cheryl who was a RN herself.
Must be a Current Student Must be a full time student Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program College GPA 2.5 or higher Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area
Must be a Current Student Must be a full time student Must be enrolled in the LPN-RN program College GPA 2.5 or higher Must be from a small town in the Mitchell Area
$1000

South Dakota Assoc. of Cooperatives Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2013.
Accounting Agricultural Business Agronomy Animal Science Business Management Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology Electrical Construction & Maintenance Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology Power Line Construction & Maintenance Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled at MTC in one of the programs mentioned Applicant must complete the MTC scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship First priority will be given to students with ties to a SDAC member cooperative Essay responses will be a large part of the recipient decision
$500

South Dakota Cable Television Association Scholarship

The S.D. Cable Television established the scholarship in 2012. The scholarships will be awarded August 1 to accepted Incoming students who meet the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Telecommunications program Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming student online application to be eligible for this scholarship Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
$1500

South Dakota Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to a first year student enrolled in the Precision Technology, Ag Business, Animal Science or Agronomy programs and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Agricultural Business Agronomy Animal Science Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Precision, Ag Business, Animal Science and Agronomy programs at MTC. Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship 2.0 GPA
$1500

South Dakota Wheat Commission

The South Dakota Wheat Commission began offering scholarships for Culinary Academy of South Dakota, Animal Science, Ag Business, Agronomy, Precision Technology, and SD Center for Farm and Ranch Management program students in 2014. The Commission has been an active supporter of several Mitchell Technical College programs for several years and has provided financial support for equipment and program development.
Agricultural Business Agronomy Animal Science Culinary Academy of South Dakota Precision Ag Technology
Applicants must be currently enrolled as first year full-time students in the Culinary Academy of South Dakota or Agronomy programs, with second choice being Ag Business, Animal Science or Precision Technology Applicants must complete the MTC current student online application during the open enrollment period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher Award considerations include academic performance, financial need, responses to essay questions and recommendations from instructors. Ag award preference would be to someone who comes from or has plans to go into production agriculture, specifically wheat production Culinary Academy of South Dakota award preference would be students interested in the baking side of the program
$2000

Spaans Legacy Scholarship

Must be an Incoming Student Must be enrolled full time in Animal Science, Ag Business or Agronomy Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
Must be an Incoming Student Must be enrolled full time in Animal Science, Ag Business or Agronomy Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher Must complete the online MTC scholarship application
$1000

SSB Culinary Excellence Scholarship

Must be a 2nd year student in the Culinary Arts program
2nd year Culinary Student
$500

Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship

The Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Steven John Lau, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, and community leader from Armour, South Dakota. Steve’s life exemplified hard work, dedication to family, faith, and service to his community. This scholarship is awarded to a first year, full-time student enrolled in one of the following programs: Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology. By providing financial assistance to students pursuing an education in these fields, the Steve Lau Memorial Scholarship ensures that Steve’s legacy of service, perseverance, and care for others continues to inspire future generations.
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology program. Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Must be enrolled fulltime in the Agronomy, Ag Business, Animal Science, Precision Ag, or Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology program. Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.

Questions About Applying?
Call the Mitchell Tech Admissions Office at 1.800.684.1969, 605.995.3025 or email .

SCHOLARSHIPS

Questions On Creating A Scholarship?  Call the Mitchell Tech Foundation Office at 1.800.684.1969, 605.995.3025 or email .