Kevin Starks Memorial Scholarship is in memorial of Kevin Starks MBA, one of the founders and long-time committee members of SDCEPD. Starting in 2009, the year after Mr. Starks passed the SDCEPD has been able to give scholarships to individuals annually to support them while they attend post-secondary education – leading them to improve their employment opportunities.
This Scholarship is also a way for us to honor of all the members who have been a part of SDCEPD at one time or another and have all felt the same encouragement at one time to pursue our dreams.
The 14th Annual KSM Scholarship is now available – click on the link below for the fillable PDF to complete, electronically sign, and email with your transcripts. You must attach your Unofficial Transcripts, School Schedule and/or Acceptance Letter from the postsecondary school to your email.
Four individuals will be awarded up to $1500 each.
Please click here to download the application
Applications are due by Friday, September 30, 2025
13th Annual Scholarship Awardees
12th Annual Scholarship Awardees: (Click on their images to read their bios)
11th Annual KSM Scholarship Awardees:
10th Annual KSM Scholarship Awardees:
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS email: scholarship@sdjobtoberfest.org