What It Is
The Yankton College Scholarship Program awards two types of scholarships,  general and post-graduate, to deserving students each academic year to use at an accredited college or university. The number of the scholarships offered each year depends on the growth of the Yankton College investment account.

The scholarships are announced each year in October. The applications are due in February and reviewed and rated in April.  The recipients recieve the scholarship awards in May and the scholarship funds are dispersed in August, unless notified otherwise. 

Since 1990, Yankton College has awarded over $260,000 in scholarships to more than 200 deserving students. 

Who Is Eligible
Applicants must:
a) have a family relationship to Yankton College alumni, former faculty or staff; or
b) have a family friend, teacher or pastor with a connection to Yankton College may recommend the applicant.
c) be a graduate, former student, faculty of staff

General Scholarships
These are awarded to high school seniors and selected by the Yankton College Scholarship Committee with the exception of the Rev. Dr. Donald B. Ward Scholarship and the Isabel Reedy-Sattler Scholarship.  These two scholarships are awarded only to Yankton High School graduating seniors and are chosen by the Yankton High School Scholarship Committee.  

The Carl and Cle Youngworth Scholarship-$1,000
Given in memory for the significant contributions of Carl ('19) and Cle ('28) Youngworth to Yankton College as alumni, faculty and supporters of the college. 

The Brown-Daniels Scholarship-$1,000
Given in recognition of Yankton College alumni, Bernard T. Daniels ('35) and his wife, Helen Brown-Daniels ('34).

The Rosamond Burgi-Hall Scholarship-$1,000
Given in recognition of Rosamond Burgi-Hall for her many years of service to Yankton College as a superior foreign language teacher and scholar. This scholarship is awarded to a student with a proven aptitude in one or more foreign languages.

The Bennett/Walter Scholarship-$1,000
Endowed by the generosity of Mrs. Louise Davis ('37) Bennett Walter in the memories of Millard Bennett ('37) and Donald E. Walter ('39).

The Rivola Family Scholarship-$1,000
Endowed by the generosity of Robert S. Rivola (x'35) in memory of his family: mother, Flora Shufelt ('39) Rivola, father Charles E. Rivola, and sisters, Helen Rivola ('32) Fawcett and Glennis Rivola ('29) Heiner.

The Rev. Dr. Donald B. Ward Scholarship-$1,000
Given in recognition of Donald B. Ward for his significant contributions as the eighth president of Yankton College. Ward is a grandson of Rev. Joseph Ward, the founder of Yankton College.  This scholarship goes specifically to a Yankton High School senior and is selected by the YHS Scholarship Committee.

The Isabel Reedy-Sattler Scholarship-$1,000
Given in memory of Isabel (Reedy '40) Sattler  by the generosity of the Sattler family.  This scholarship recognizes a student's outstanding achievements in the field of speech, debate and/or public speaking and his or her promise of future civic and community leadership utilizing these abilities. This scholarship goes specifically to a Yankton High School senior every two years ending in odd numbers and is selected by the YHS Scholarship Committee.

The Mary Lucille & Glenn Jensen Scholarship-$1,000
Given by Glenn Jensen '36 in memory of his wife, Mary Lucille (Mitchell Ed'36) honoring their relationship that began at Yankton College. 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION TODAY: General Scholarship Application & Information

Post-Graduate Scholarships
These are awarded to post-graduate students and selected by the Yankton College Scholarship Committee.

The Dr. Fritz A. Brink Scholarship-$1,000
Endowed by the generosity of Elinor Brink in the memory of her husband, Dr. Fritz A. Brink (x'04).

The Dr. Richard G. Sherman Scholarship-$1,000
Given in memory of Dr. Richard G. Sherman by the generosity of the Sherman family.  This scholarship is awarded
to a student with a proven aptitude and promise in pursuing a career in teaching.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION TODAY: Post-Graduate Scholarship Application & Information

Named Scholarships
The opportunity to provide a gift to Yankton College in your name or a loved one will truly make a difference in the lives of college-bound students for years to come.  A pledge of $25,000 is an ideal contribution to help ensure the long-term sustainability of a named scholarship.  
 
For more information on applying for scholarships or establishing a named scholarship in perpetuity, contact Yankton College, phone toll-free: (866) 665-3661 or email: info@yanktoncollege.org