Pierre Educational Foundation

Inspiring Academic Excellence

Established in 1995, the Pierre Educational Foundation promotes the further educational development of the Pierre Public School District students, staff and graduates by the delivery of quality educational opportunities and resources.

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Find out more about the Pierre Educational Foundation, what we do and our history.

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7 days ago

The Evelyn Benesh Music Scholarship was established in 2023 by the Evelyn Benesh Family to support the education of a T.F. Riggs High School graduate studying or emphasizing music in post-secondary education. The total scholarship is payable over four years and the total amount is $40,000. The winner of this scholarship is Bryce Bowman. ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

The Brabander Family Scholarship was established in 2021 by the Cindy Brabander family to support the education of a T.F. Riggs High School female senior. The total scholarship is payable over four years and the total amount is $10,000. The winners of this scholarship Rian Cheskey and Grace Hanten. ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

The Marjorie and Fritz Forney Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 by Richard and Dianne Warder. This scholarship is intended to go to a graduating high school student who has an interest in engineering or accounting (business) and will be attending the University of South Dakota or the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The total scholarship is payable over four years and the total amount is $10,000. The winner of this scholarship is Jacob Mikkonen. ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

The Swan Family scholarship was established by the Swan Family and is offered to a T.F. Riggs High School Native American senior who will be attending a South Dakota college, university, vocational, or technical school. The total amount of this scholarship is $5,000. The Swan Family Scholarship is awarded to two students each year. The winners of this scholarship are Ireland Templeton and Liam Hillestad. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pierre Educational Foundation

1 week ago

This scholarship is awarded to a T.F. Riggs High School senior who will be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited college or university. Selection is based on the student’s likelihood of success in a STEM field and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years and the total amount is $4,000. The winner of this scholarship is Grace Hanten. ... See MoreSee Less

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