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Build Dakota Scholarship

Full-time students in eligible high-demand programs (advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, building trades, engineering & energy, healthcare, IT, public service, welding) at a South Dakota technical college who commit to work in South Dakota for 3 years after graduation.

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140 days left

Build Dakota Scholarship

Full tuition, fees, books and required expenses · Build Dakota Scholarship Fund · Technical college student

Full-time students in eligible high-demand programs (advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, building trades, engineering & energy, healthcare, IT, public service, welding) at a South Dakota technical college who commit to work in South Dakota for 3 years after graduation.

Next application window Jan 1 – March 31, 2027; apply through each South Dakota technical college.
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Last verified Nov 9, 2026
Award
Full tuition, fees, books and required expenses
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027 (140 days left)
Sponsor
Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Who can apply
Technical college student
Essay
Check the official rules (may be required)
Where
South Dakota
Last verified
Nov 9, 2026

How to apply

  1. Read the eligibility rules and deadline on the official Build Dakota Scholarship Fund page. Details can change; the official page always wins.
  2. Gather what it asks for (transcripts, references, an essay or video if required). Our essay toolkit helps you plan.
  3. Apply before the deadline. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee (scam warning signs).

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