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Dakota Corps Scholarship

Dakota Corps Scholarship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students & Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

15/04/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Dakota Corps Scholarship is a program that provides financial assistance to eligible students who plan to attend college or technical school in South Dakota and agree to work in a critical need occupation in the state for a certain number of years after graduation. The program is designed to address workforce shortages in key fields and to encourage talented individuals to remain in South Dakota after completing their education.

The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and books for up to five years of undergraduate study or until the completion of a program of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. Some of the critical need occupations eligible for the program include nursing, teaching, engineering, computer science, and healthcare. The program is funded through the South Dakota Department of Education and is open to South Dakota residents who meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Criteria For Dakota Corps Scholarship

The Dakota Corps Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students who plan to pursue careers in critical-need occupations in South Dakota. The eligibility criteria for the Dakota Corps Scholarship include:

  • South Dakota Residency: Applicants must be legal residents of South Dakota.
  • High School Graduation: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or have completed a GED.
  • Academic Achievement: Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
  • ACT or SAT Scores: Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1160.
  • Critical-Need Occupation: Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in a critical-need occupation as defined by the state of South Dakota. Examples of critical-need occupations include nursing, teaching, engineering, and information technology.
  • College Enrollment: Applicants must enroll in a South Dakota public university, private university, or technical institute as a full-time student.
  • FAFSA: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to demonstrate financial need.

 

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