Tim Gjoraas was a beloved science teacher for more than twenty years who passed away from cancer early in 2021.
Throughout his life and career, Tim was passionate about educating and encouraging his students and would have wanted to leave behind a legacy of helping future scientists and educators.
This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is planning to study education or science and lives in South Dakota may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what makes you passionate about science or education.
What makes you passionate about science or education?
The application deadline is Mar 29, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 29, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 29, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.