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2025 AAF Black Hills Student Scholarship
COMING SOON

Congratulations to our 2024 recipients
Esperanza Dixon (OLC) & Noah Westergaard (BHSU)

Student Scholarship

The American Advertising Federation of the Black Hills’ Scholarship Program was established to assist talented college students in their studies of advertising and related fields. The scholarship awards students who, in addition to showing creativity and promise, have demonstrated leadership qualities through employment, participation in school and community activities, volunteer work and/or projects.

The scholarship(s) will be awarded to at least one full-time college student attending a college in South Dakota, who is pursuing a degree in advertising or related fields. Applicants will be evaluated by the information provided on the application and one letter of recommendation.

When awarded, the scholarship will be applied against the student’s tuition as outlined in the agreement between the Board of Directors and the American Advertising Federation of the Black Hills.

Esperanza Dixon, OLC - $1,500

Noah Westergaard, BHSU - $1,500

Mahpiya Lone Elk, OLC - $1,500

Hope Schumacker, BHSU - $1,500

Teslah Knight, OLC - $1,500