Scholarship Application Information
The 2027 scholarship application is now OPEN
The Kingbrook Rural Water System Inc. Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and recognize the achievements of children of members of the Kingbrook Rural Water System and to assist them in improving themselves through pursuit of higher education.
- Ten $500 Grants will be awarded each year.
ELIGIBILITY:
The following criteria must be met:
- Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time undergraduate college student, who is a member or the child of a member in good standing and has not previously received a scholarship from Kingbrook Rural Water.
- Must plan on enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited South Dakota college, university or vocational/technical school.
- Must be a US citizen.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for a Kingbrook RWS Scholarship grant, students should submit a completed application form, including:
- Most recent academic transcript.
- Documentation of college entrance examination (ACT and/or SAT) scores.
- List of extra-curricular and community service activities on application.
- A letter of recommendation from a non-related school official/teacher.
- A letter of recommendation from a non-related community person who is not affiliated with the school.
- A statement outlining your career goals.
- A current picture. (Please note that pictures will not be returned. Digital pictures will be accepted and can be emailed to office@kingbrookruralwater.com)
- Applications deadline is Friday, January 22, 2027.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The five recipients will be selected from all qualified applicants. Qualification is based on a variety of criteria including Academics, Extra-curricular activities, and Community Service. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Winning recipients will be asked to attend Kingbrook’s annual meeting to receive their scholarship award. Kingbrook’s annual meeting is held in April in Arlington, SD.
Completed application materials must be submitted and postmarked by January 22nd to:
KINGBROOK RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 299
Arlington, SD 57212
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Bailey Hyland
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland High School
Caden Schwader
Howard High School
Harper Anderson
De Smet High School
Hadlee Holt
Lake Preston High School
Karlie Stiefvater
South Dakota State University (graduate of McCook Central High School)
Cheyenne Vander Wal
Sioux Valley High School
Miles Antonen
Arlington High School
Kennedy Bryant
Madison High School
Breyten Johnson
De Smet High School
Clara Carstensen
Hamlin High School
