South Dakota Board of Regents Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship

The Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship was established in 1989 by the family of Annis Irene Fowler Kaden to recognize and continue Annis' dedication to education. Born in Grant County, S.D. to an English immigrant family, Annis Fowler began a teaching career in 1927 that spanned nearly 50 years. She obtained her B.A. from Northern Normal School and eventually specialized in teaching students with various learning disabilities. The recipients of two scholarships, each at $1,000, will be approved at the Board of Regents meeting in Spring 2021. The scholarships will be allocated to the institution for distribution to the students in two equal installments of $500 during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Eligibility for these awards is limited to two high school seniors who: Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 after three years. Will be a first-time entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD. Will select elementary education as their major field. To apply for the Fowler/Kaden Memorial Scholarship: Apply to a South Dakota public university granting degrees in Elementary Education; Complete a Fowler/Kaden Scholarship application form; Ask two teachers to send letters that address the student's academic achievement, character, leadership and motivational abilities; Submit an official high school transcript, complete through the junior year, which indicates class rank and cumulative grade point average AND a list of courses to be taken during the senior year; Write an original typed, double-spaced essay (1,000-1,500 words) on the topic selected by the donor. The 2021 essay topic is provided on the application. Submit a copy of your ACT test results. Mail application and essay to Board of Regents (address below). All materials should be mailed. Application form can be downloaded from the scholarship site.