University of South Dakota
The Coyote Beginnings Grant pays $1,500 to $2,500 a year to first-time first-year students at the University of South Dakota who arrive with a qualifying SAT or ACT score.
It stacks with the Coyote Beginnings Scholarship, so a student holding both can approach half of tuition. Assessment is automatic from the admission application, with full consideration for applications received by 1 June for autumn entry and 1 October for spring.
$1,500 to $2,500 a year, which can be stacked on top of the Coyote Beginnings Scholarship.
First-time first-year applicants with a qualifying SAT or ACT score. The university does not publish the score thresholds on this page.
No separate application. Eligibility is assessed automatically from the admission application.
Recurring deadline: Jun 1 (check provider for current cycle)
Recurring annual deadline
Timing source · Checked 2026-09-10
Recurring deadline: Oct 1 (check provider for current cycle)
Recurring annual deadline
Timing source · Checked 2026-09-10