The South Dakota Department of Education is accepting applications for the Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship 2027. The application deadline is February 28, 2027. Electronic applications must be received by 5:00 PM CST on the deadline, while mailed applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2027.
The scholarship is for enrolled members of American Indian tribes who graduated, or will graduate, from an accredited South Dakota high school and who will attend a public or non-public accredited university, college, or technical institute located in South Dakota. Applicants generally must apply within five years after high school graduation, with a limited active-military-duty exception described in the official rules.
The Hagen-Harvey Scholarship Board determines the number of scholarships awarded. Published annual minimum awards are $1,000 for each of the first two years of attendance, $1,500 for the third year, and $2,500 for the fourth year. Continuing recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Required application materials include the completed application, high school transcript, transcripts for completed postsecondary coursework when applicable, two letters of recommendation, current tribal-enrollment verification, ACT or ACCUPLACER score, and a personal essay of no more than 1,000 words. Applicant signature is required, with a parent or guardian signature required for applicants under 18.
Electronic applications and required attachments should be submitted in one email to Melissa.Bothun@state.sd.us. Physical applications may be mailed to South Dakota Department of Education, Office of Finance and Management, ATTN: Melissa Bothun, 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501. Program questions may be directed to Melissa Bothun at 605-295-0433.
Atlas assessment: Atlas Opportunity Score 40/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit 0/100. This is an individual education scholarship and does not establish a legitimate Dr. Miltie commercial, N9+, or QC Healthcare pathway. No applicant outreach is recommended.
Official source: South Dakota Department of Education — Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship.