South Dakota’s public universities are coming together for the inaugural 605 Day: Funding Futures with Scholarships, a statewide campaign held annually on June 5 (6/05), celebrating South Dakota pride while raising critical support for student scholarships.
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 the state 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 Mines is proud to participate in the 605 Day campaign. Contributions made to South Dakota Mines during this campaign will directly support scholarships for the next generation of Hardrockers to access world-class learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
“This campaign allows us to celebrate South Dakota while making a real difference in the lives of our students,” said Bailey Ellis, director of annual giving. “Scholarships funded through 605 Day will help our students achieve their goals and strengthen our communities.”
To participate or learn more about how to give to South Dakota Mines on 605 Day, visit: https://bit.ly/sdsmtscholarships.
This is the first 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.