Denny Sanford Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025

Closes: 3/1/2026

The Denny Sanford Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors planning to attend one of the 14 designated universities. Students who demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity are welcome to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need.

Win up to

$37,500

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

High school senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Fulltime student

Planning to attend Arizona State University, Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD), Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Long Island University, National University (San Diego, CA), Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL), South Dakota School of Mines, South Dakota State University, University of California at San Diego, University of Minnesota, University of Sioux Falls, or the University of South Dakota

U.S. citizen

Proven perseverance in overcoming adversity

Maximum Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $65,000

Demonstrate financial need