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FRESHMANSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION

ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS List the extracurricular activities you’ve been involved in, including offices held or recognitions received. YEAR 9 10 11 12

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT List your participation in church activities, community projects, etc. YEAR 9 10 11 12

RECOMMENDATIONPlease ask a high school official to complete a letter of recommendation that addresses your academic ability and potential for success. Include the recommendation with your scholarship application and return to SDSU.

PERSONAL STATEMENTPlease include a personal statement that explains your academic interest(s), career objective, planned SDSU activities and other appropriate information. Attach additional pages if needed.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR USE ONLYClass Rank GPA Scale used (if not 4.0 scale)ACT Comp Score SAT Score: Math Verbal/Critical ReadingNational Merit Semifinalist: ( ) Yes ( ) No National Merit Finalist: ( ) Yes ( ) NoGuidance Counselor Signature Date

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SDSU FRESHMANACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSPRIORITY DATE—JANUARY 15To be considered for all available academic scholarships, you should submit your scholarship application by January 15 of your senior year in high school. SDSU does accept scholarship applications after the priority date. Applicants will be considered for any remaining scholarship funds at the time they submit their application. SDSU academic scholarships are only awarded to students who attend the main campus in Brookings.

STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSION.You must be admitted to SDSU in order to be considered for academic scholarships. Your high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores should be sent to SDSU as part of the application process.

Apply online at www.sdstate.edu/apply.

STEP 2: COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.The attached scholarship application is the only form you need to submit to be considered for any SDSU freshman academic scholarships.

A fillable pdf application can also be downloaded online at: www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing. The pdf can be printed and submitted by mail.

SDSU accepts scholarship applications that have been hand written. However, we recommend that you type or clearly print your answers. The appearance of your application materials can impact the overall assessment of your academic profile.

MAKE SURE YOU:Send your test scores to SDSU. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent to SDSU. Our ACT school code is 3924; our SAT school code is 6653.

Double check your major.Make sure your intended major is the same on your application for admission as it is on the scholarship application. That way we can ensure that you’re being considered for scholarships within the major of your choice.

Include a letter of recommendation.Please have a high school official complete a letter of recommendation addressing your academic ability and potential for success. Attach the recommendation to your scholarship application.

STEP 3: SEND YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TO:

South Dakota State UniversityAcademic ScholarshipsBox 511Brookings, SD 57007

SCHOLARSHIP NOTIFICATIONAward letters are sent out on a rolling basis beginning in April.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONPERSONAL BACKGROUNDPlease type or print in black ink.

Social Security Number* Phone

Address

City State Zip

High School Graduation Year

Intended Major Please be sure the intended major on your application for admission and your scholarship application are the same, so we can consider you for the appropriate scholarships. If you wish to change your major from what is listed on your admission application, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-952-3541.

Parent/Guardian Name(s) Parent/Guardian Occupation(s) *Disclosure of your Social Security number is voluntary. It is used as an ID number for record keeping and administrative purposes. Failure to provide your SSN may cause delays in administrative services.

ACTIVITIESPlease attach additional pages if needed.

ACADEMIC HONORS List activities such as Girls/Boys State, National Honor Society, National Merit, HOBY, etc. YEAR 9 10 11 12

PERFORMING ARTS List any fine arts activities you were involved in as well as any offices held. YEAR 9 10 11 12

ATHLETICS List the athletic teams you were a member of as well as any recognitions received. YEAR 9 10 11 12

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