Scholarships & Grants

Alfred Hinds Memorial Award - $100
  • Application deadline: 6/15/2026    Awarded by: 9/1/2026
  • The Alfred Hinds Memorial Award for Ornithology, established in 1983, will be presented to an individual, student (high school, undergraduate, or graduate), or an organization/agency that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of ornithology in South Dakota. It may also be awarded to a special project of the South Dakota Ornithologists’ Union which needs financial support.

    Nominations should include: nominee’s name/address/e-mail address and phone number, nominee’s accomplishments and any supporting information (i.e. newspaper articles, remarks for co-nominators, etc.)

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Mary E. Baylor Endowment Fund - $0
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  • The purpose of the Mary E. Baylor Endowment Fund is to encourage and enhance research, scholarship, and educational projects and programs within SDOU. The annual distribution is divided into various internal awards and grants.
Help Fund Our Scholarships & Grants

Donations are gratefully accepted to help fund any of our programs. Please send your check to our treasurer with a note designating which fund you are gifting. Get Treasurer's Mailing Address

If you would like to honor a family member with a scholarship or grant fund, please contact the treasurer to discuss the parameters and other details.