605 Day: Funding Futures with Scholarships

SDSU Participating in Statewide ‘605 Day’ Scholarship Campaign

South Dakota's public universities are coming together for 605 Day: Funding Futures with Scholarships, a statewide campaign held annually on June 5 (6/05), celebrating South Dakota pride while strengthening scholarship support for students.

This collaborative initiative highlights the shared commitment of South Dakota's public higher education institutions to make college more accessible and affordable. The campaign leverages the symbolic date - 6/05 - representing the state's area code, to unite alumni, donors, and supporters across South Dakota and beyond in a day of giving. The official hashtag, #605ForScholarships, will be used to promote the effort on social media and to celebrate the collective impact of donors across the state.

Funds raised through 605 Day will support student scholarships at each of South Dakota's public universities, helping current and future students access life-changing educational opportunities.

South Dakota State University is proud to participate in the 605 Day campaign.

"This campaign allows us to celebrate South Dakota while making a real difference in the lives of our students," said Erin Glidden, Vice President for Data and Creative Strategies at the SDSU Alumni & Foundation. "Scholarships funded through 605 Day will help our students achieve their goals and strengthen our communities."

The campaign reflects a collaborative effort among South Dakota’s public universities to grow scholarship support and increase affordability for students statewide. This is the second year of what is intended to be an annual tradition, celebrating the spirit of South Dakota by investing in its future leaders through the power of education.

However you'd like to support scholarships, your contribution will directly benefit SDSU students.