Ty started the Foundation in 2011 with the original cause of supporting Youth Cancer Survivors in their pursuit of higher education. Today, Survivor Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to graduating South Dakota high school Seniors that have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, at any point, and are attending any post-secondary education of their choosing. The Foundation is the only source of funds directly available to Survivors that we are aware of in the state of South Dakota.
$78,385
AMOUNT AWARDED TO DATE
55
SURVIVORS HONORED
2025
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
From Top Left to Bottom Right:
Ella Feucht, Jack Mills, Kyra Finke, Irina Jones
Dallas Stoltenberg, Katelyn Nieman, Eric Ames, Adyson Hauert
Kobee Sherman, Riley Carlson, Camden Osborn, Hayden Ruesink
Ty Sichmeller, Jaidyn Feickert, Steven Harmon
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PAST RECIPIENTS!
Open to individiuals diagnosed with a form of cancer at any point during their life.
This scholarship is open to high school seniors and past graduates of South Dakota high schools who will be enrolled in any college as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall of 2026.
Up to $20,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2026.
Scholarships will be paid directly to the educational institution for the fall semester following proof of enrollment.