Find answers to the most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS related to the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship.
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SD Opportunity Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
How does a student qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
How do I meet the residency requirement of the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
Is an ACT of 24 required to receive funding for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
Can I use an ACT Super Score to qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
Does my course meet the SD Opportunity Scholarship Curriculum Requirements?
Can I use a weighted GPA to qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship? If my school only has a weighted GPA on my transcript, how is my application handled?
I received a grade below a C, does that disqualify me from the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
Does Journalism meet the curriculum requirements for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
Does my Career and Technical Education course meet a science or math requirements for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
If I choose to complete two units of modern or classical language to meet the curriculum requirements of the scholarship, does that have to be two years of the same language or can I take Spanish I and French I, for example?
What South Dakota post-secondary schools qualify to accept the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship?
Can I sit out a year or two after high school graduation this spring and still qualify for a scholarship?
What is the effect of initial scholarship eligibility if a student attends summer school out of state between high school graduation and initial enrollment in participating South Dakota institution?
How do I apply for the SD Opportunity Scholarship
Which log-in should I use for the Scholarship Portal?
I applied for the SD Opportunity Scholarship, when will my application be reviewed?
What are the scholarship deadlines for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
If I meet eligibility requirements, will I have to “compete” with other eligible students to receive the scholarship? Is it first-come, first serve?
Can I go to school in another state for a while and then come back to South Dakota and still qualify for an Opportunity Scholarship?
What will I have to do to maintain my eligibility once I get the scholarship?
If I applied and received the SD Opportunity Scholarship last year, do I need to complete any paperwork or form to receive the scholarship the next year?
I became temporarily ineligible after falling below the 3.0 GPA requirement. If I am able to raise my cumulative GPA above 3.0 next semester would I qualify to receive the full amount during my senior year?
What are the minimum number of credits I need to take each semester to keep my SD Opportunity Scholarship?
I was awarded college credit through the AP testing process during high school and have chosen to take the corresponding course in college. How will this affect my continuing scholarship eligibility?
Will I be able to keep my scholarship if I transfer to another school?
If a student graduates in 3 years, how would the SD Opportunity Scholarship funding be paid out to the student?
What is the difference between a Regents' Scholar Diploma and the SD Opportunity Scholarship?
In what circumstances am I able to request an exemption to the SD Opportunity Scholarship?