Young Women of Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship Applications are now closed. 

SME Women in Business Young Women of Excellence Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award designed to support and celebrate the next generation of business leaders. This scholarship encourages continued education and leadership development by providing financial support for 2-year or 4-year colleges, leadership programs, or professional growth opportunities. To be eligible, applicants must submit a complete application by February 14, 2026, including a transcript and two reference letters. Finalists will be invited to the SME Women in Business event on March 24, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, where the scholarship will be awarded during the annual Women of Excellence Awards.