Scholarship
Perhaps the greatest effort we can put forth is to help make our profession better. To that end, in 2011, SDRSP began offering a $1000 scholarship available to any South Dakota K-12 teacher with 5 years experience. The idea was so popular (and economically supported by our members) that we now offer two scholarships a year! To qualify for this scholarship, the teacher must be working on an advanced degree or national certification. Please fill out the application and save it as a WORD or pdf document. E-mail the application and the two required essays as attachments to the address on the application form. Deadline for application: April 15th. Please be sure the application is electronically submitted by that date!
Past Winners
Adam Rudebusch
2023
2023 Scholarship Winner Adam Rudebusch – Castlewood English Teacher
Pictured L to R: Lois Hyde Watertown member, Denise Ottenbacher co-president Watertown Unit, Adam, and Pam Raeder co-president Watertown Unit
Jordan Bakken
2022
$1000 scholarship to Jordan Bakken from Watertown HS is pursuing a degree in Instructional Design through Western Governor’s University. Denise Ottenbacher, president of the Watertown unit, presented the check.
Marcie Wallenmeyer
2022
$1000 scholarship to Marcie Wallenmeyer from Watertown Middle School is pursuing a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a K-12 Mathematics Education emphasis through Black Hills State University. Denise Ottenbacher, president of the Watertown unit, presented the check.