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If you’re thinking about your career options, you’re already setting your future up for success—especially if you’re considering a specialized career. With a technical degree, you can build a future where you make your mark with a job that matters and impacts your community. A fulfilling future, where community and quality of life make a difference. Get it all in South Dakota.
Our technical colleges ensure today’s graduates are skilled scholars valued in a high-need industry. If that sounds like a future you’re interested in, Build Dakota can get you there. Get your high-need technical degree, 100% free. Apply now.
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Your next opportunity to apply for a Build Dakota Scholarship starts January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024. Find a few tips to get started below, and look for more information in the months ahead.
Contact Us
For general Build Dakota Scholarship questions or concerns, please contact:
Deni Martin
Program Manager
deni@builddakotascholarships.com
(605) 347-1804
For questions regarding specific programs, eligibility, selection criteria or application status, please contact the technical colleges directly.
Lake Area Technical College
Sarah Wirtjes
(605) 882-5284 EXT 292
Email Sarah
Mitchell Technical
College
Robin Jacobsen
(605) 995-7144
Email Robin
Southeast Technical College
Megan Fischer
(605) 367-6040
Email Megan
Western Dakota Technical College
Chutima Supboon
(605) 718-3064
Email Chutima