John Edward Hess Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, enroll for 16 credit hours each semester, and be a Native American resident of a South Dakota reservation. Incoming freshman applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or principal. Continuing student applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from his/her advisor.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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