The late David J. Engebretson’s family established the Engebretson Scholarship Foundation in 2006. South Dakotan David J. Engebretson was a well-known businessman who had a soft spot in his heart for kids. The dream of Mr. Engebretson was to “Always Give Back.” He gave to numerous charities and hospitals, always keeping in mind the needs of children. The Engebretson Foundation was established to carry out this dream and is based on it.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors in high school who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential are given scholarships each year.
This grant will be worth $5,000 per semester to help with educational expenses. Each year, the scholarship recipient will be given the chance to reapply
ELIGIBILITY
The following requirements must be met by all applicants:
• Attend a high school in the United States and be a graduating senior.
• Arrange to enroll in a four-year university.
• Require financial aid in order to attend a four-year university.
• Have received an ACT composite score of at least 28. (or at least 1240 on the SAT).
• Be in the top 5% of the graduating class or have a GPA of at least 3.75.
• Have submitted a FAFSA and gotten the Student Aid Report, which includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), back from your application for federal financial aid.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant does not need to meet the Pell requirements.
• High school students who are earning dual enrollment credits may still submit an application.
• The Engebretson Foundation will only contact the successful applicant due to the volume of applications received.
Please complete the Teacher Recommendation and Scholarship Application forms and email them to [email protected] with your identity in the subject line to be considered for a scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP CALENDAR
PREPARE YOURSELF
Don’t panic if it seems like there are a lot of things to contemplate when it comes to college preparation. The following timetables for college planning will keep you organized and informed throughout high school, whether you are a student or a parent.
JULY THROUGH DECEMBER
• Speak with your guidance counselor at school; they’ll be a major help in getting you into college. Meet to go over your transcript and discuss your goals for college.
• Continue participating in extracurriculars to hone your leadership and teamwork abilities. Your Activities Resume should be created or updated for use with admission and scholarship applications.
• Complete your college visits, then select no more than three to four institutions.
• Sort documents into distinct files according to college.
• In order to raise your test score, think about taking the ACT and/or SAT. When giving out college-based scholarships, colleges use your highest score. Make sure all of your colleges receive your test results.
• Submit applications to your top 3–4 colleges; remember to do this before the deadline set by each institution.
• Submit an application for scholarships; start your search at EducationQuest.
• Enquire about further regional awards with your guidance counselor.
• Fill out scholarship applications for colleges.
• To apply for federal scholarships, visit free online scholarship portals.
DECEMBER
· Make an effort to finish college applications before the break. Before sending each application, make copies of it.
• Find out what paperwork the colleges on your list’s financial aid offices need by getting in touch with them.
• Go to and investigate FAFSA. Be sure to request your FAFSA pin number (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• EducationQuest’s “Completing the FAFSA” area offers free resources to assist you in getting ready.
MARCH 1–MARCH 31
• Ask your counselor to transmit your first-semester grades to universities with late academic scholarship dates or universities that demand a mid-year grade report.
• Speak with your colleagues to ensure that they have received all required application paperwork.
• Fill out the FAFSA to apply for financial help (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
· Keep up your academic performance and avoid seniority grades; universities like to see great second-semester grades.
• Enroll in the AP exams you intend to take in May.
· Carefully read any admission decisions you get this month; some could require your participation.
APRIL
• Compare this month’s financial aid award letters before making a choice.
• Before the May 1 registration deadline, mail the registration form and deposit money to the college you choose (for most colleges).
• Inform all colleges you applied to of your final choice.
May
• If you pass any AP exams, be sure to send your college the score report.
• Request that your selected college receive your final high school transcripts.
AWARD GRADUATIONS!
July to June
• Be sure to register for orientation for first-year students.
• Schedule your first-semester classes. Pick topics that you are interested in studying in college.
APPLICATION LINK
Interested persons can now apply here https://www.engebretsonfoundation.org/application.html