Chris & Gene Smith "Get and… | South Dakota Community Foundation

Bush Prize: South Dakota 2025 Winners Announced!

To provide financial support to graduates who reside in Hand County.

Scholarship Details

Eligibility:

Only for graduating seniors from Hand County
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Attending any college or university receiving a bachelor degree
April 1 deadline

Applicants must be seniors graduating from Hand County with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Chris and Gene were born and raised in Hand County. They encouraged their children with what could be referred to as their family motto, “get an education” as that is something that cannot be taken away from you. As a result, all their children and grandchildren have received post-secondary educations.