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Gov. Rhoden Announces 618 Build Dakota Scholars Honors T. Denny Sanford’s Legacy   PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced 618 students have been awarded Build Dakota Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. These recipients make up Cohort 12, representing the 12th year of scholarship awards through the Build Dakota program. You can find […]

BUILD DAKOTA ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATION BOARD TRANSITION SCOTT KNUPPE RETIRES; TENISE CHAPMAN APPOINTED PIERRE, S.D. – The Build Dakota Scholarship Program recognized Scott Knuppe for his contributions to the Build Dakota Administration Board and welcomed Tenise Chapman as its newest member during the August board meeting. Knuppe concluded his board service on June 1, 2026, coinciding […]

Catch up with the latest Build Dakota Scholarship Fund updates, from enrollment reports to marketing plans and more. Discover more by accessing the 2025-2026 annual report (PDF).

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The cost of education shouldn’t keep students from getting one, said Tenise Chapman, a co-owner of Black Hills Tire in Rapid City. Read More

SOUTH DAKOTA – An economic impact report reveals the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund has contributed $235.28 million in total economic output over the past ten years. The research report, conducted by the Dakota Institute, also shows the scholarship has supported the creation of 3,218 jobs, leading to $145.7 million in state GDP. Build Dakota has […]

DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (KELO) — While school just started about a month ago, many juniors and seniors are looking forward to what the years ahead might hold for them. Read More