Margery L. Orr Memorial Scholarship
A multi-year college scholarship for graduates of Lead-Deadwood High School (South Dakota) who rank in the top 20% of their class and enroll full time at a four-year college. Applicants describe their activities and college plans and submit their parents' tax return; renewal requires a 2.5 GPA.
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Who can apply
- Graduates of Lead-Deadwood High School
- For seniors
- top 20% of graduating class or must enroll full time
- Working toward: bachelor
- Shows financial need (preferred, not required)
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
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Is this legit?
Trust 85/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
Listed for: South Dakota. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.
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