The South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program is designed to provide assistance to students studying for a career in retail and hospitality businesses, whether as an owner, manager, or employee. Applicants must enroll in a retail or retail-related course of study at a qualifying, accredited technical school, college, university, or certified professional training institute in the Fall of 2025. Enrollment in an online degree program from a qualifying school is acceptable. Applicants must meet one of these requirements: have graduated from a South Dakota high school; or have earned high school equivalency (such as a GED) in South Dakota; or plan to attend post-secondary school in South Dakota. High school students are eligible if they meet education requirements. Post-secondary applicants must meet one of these requirements: Have completed 24 or more credits from a qualifying college or university by September 2025; or have completed 12 or more credits from a qualifying tech school or certified professional training institute by September 2025. We will consider full-time work experience in lieu of the education requirement. Students must enroll in 12 or more credit hours of classes at a qualifying post-secondary school or online degree program for the Fall of 2023. Two letters of reference are required, at least one must be from a business owner or business manager. Applications may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.