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SIOUX FALLS — More than 100 students across eastern South Dakota are receiving scholarships to pursue their education thanks to individual donors and a philanthropic nonprofit organization.
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation announced this week the awards of more than $500,000 in scholarships to area students pursuing post-secondary education.
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These scholarships are funded by donors and awarded annually to students continuing their education at colleges and universities as well as technical and vocational schools.
Each scholarship ranges in amount from $500 to $7,500, and were awarded to students at various levels in their academic careers, ranging from current high schoolers to those already attending graduate school. Some students were awarded multiple scholarships.
“The future of South Dakota is bright, and these students are shining examples of what is possible in our community,” said Patrick Gale, vice president for community investment for the Community Foundation. “As always, we were so impressed with the caliber of students who applied. We are so proud of the young people in our state, and of the many donors who believe in them.”
The following students were awarded scholarships:
The Sioux Falls Area Community Fund is a public charity that manages more than 1,000 charitable funds including more than $350 million in charitable assets. Details on each student and the donors who fund the scholarships is available on the Community Fund’s website.
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