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Mines Merit Scholarships (Miner Scholar tier)

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology🇺🇸 United StatesDeadline: Deadline not published

The Mines Merit Scholarship Program awards incoming freshman scholarships by ACT/SAT score tier, from the $2,000 Miner Scholar tier up to the $12,000 Presidential Scholar tier. The university's international admissions page confirms that international first-time freshmen with SAT or ACT scores are eligible for these merit-based scholarships — only students using the Accuplacer Math path are ineligible. Renewal requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, at least 24 South Dakota Mines credit hours per academic year, and full-time enrollment.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Host Country🇺🇸 United States
Study LevelUndergraduate
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypePartial Funding
Value2000
DurationRenewable for an additional 3 years (first four years of undergraduate study)
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated13 September 2026
Official Websitewww.sdsmt.edu

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • First-time freshmen admitted before January 15 for the fall semester with a 3.0 unweighted high-school GPA; only applicants with an SAT or ACT score are eligible for merit-based scholarships (Accuplacer Math path is ineligible). International students are explicitly included; renewable with 3.0 GPA and 24+ credits/year.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

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How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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