Dick Ruddell Scholarship ($500)
Dick Ruddell was a longtime umpire and member of the SDUA. He is a member of the SDUA Hall of Fame as well as the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. He was also a pillar in the Spearfish community both on and off the baseball diamond until his passing in 2012. In honor of Dick and his many accomplishments, the SDUA awards the $500 Dick Ruddell Scholarship each year to a derserving full-time student. If you are interested or know someone who qualifies, please complete the application below.
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Must be a full-time student.
- Must be currently enrolled in either a 2-year or 4-year institution.
- Entering at least their second year of post-secondary school (Sophomore).
- Students may also apply when entering their 3rd and 4th years.
- Each student is eligble for 3 years when enrolled in a 4-year institution.
- Must be in an undergraduate program. Graduate students are not eligible.
- May apply each year of their eligibility.
- Past winners are not eligible to apply again.
- Applicants DO NOT have to be members of the SDUA.
If you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply. You can complete the application HERE. Deadline in August 1st of each year.
Scholarship Recipients
Year |
Recipient |
Hometown |
|
Year |
Recipient |
Hometown |
2021 |
Benjamin Laufman |
Mitchell |
|
2005 |
Eric Rodenborn |
Brandon |
2020 |
Michael Drotzmann |
Yankton |
|
2004 |
Mike Bertram |
Colome |
2019 |
Kayla Jacobson |
Rapid City |
|
2003 |
Jeff Heisinger |
Parkston |
2018 |
Jacob Devine |
Brookings |
|
2002 |
Jeremy Schulz |
Sioux Falls |
2017 |
Will Ellwanger |
Pierre |
|
2001 |
Jesse Kurtenback |
Groton |
2016 |
Landon Neugebauer |
Mitchell |
|
2000 |
Aric Boschee |
Woonsocket |
2015 |
Deric Denning |
Mt. Vernon |
|
1999 |
Ross Brende |
Dell Rapids |
2014 |
Michael Sadler |
Mitchell |
|
1998 |
Aaron Losing |
Alpena |
2013 |
Kebly Beste |
Brookings |
|
1997 |
Todd Rahlf |
Clear Lake |
2012 |
Mark Vig |
Yankton |
|
1996 |
Justin Pfeife |
Menno |
2011 |
Jason Schmidt |
Mitchell |
|
1995 |
Eric Hortness |
Parker |
2010 |
Trent Sherman |
Winner |
|
1994 |
Nathan Schlimgen |
Plankinton |
2009 |
Spencer Sudbeck |
Mt. Vernon |
|
1993 |
Mark Gemar |
Scotland |
2008 |
Aaron Warren |
Herrick |
|
1992 |
Joe Kieffer |
Howard |
2007 |
Matt Huber |
Mitchell |
|
1991 |
Pete Wilson |
Canistota |
2006 |
Jason Skinner |
Mitchell |
|
1990 |
Chad Cooley |
Rapid City |