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As the Build Dakota Scholarship celebrates a decade of transformational impact, the program enters an exciting new chapter—driven by the anticipation of continued growth and new opportunities to strengthen South Dakota’s workforce. Since its launch in 2015, Build Dakota has supported thousands of students pursuing high-demand technical careers, strengthened employer pipelines, and helped position South […]

Catch up with the latest Build Dakota Scholarship Fund updates, from enrollment reports to marketing plans and more. Discover more by accessing the 2024-2025 annual report (PDF).

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) – As South Dakota technical colleges celebrate the 10th anniversary of providing Build Dakota scholarships to students, college leaders know there’s a need for additional workforce out there. Read More

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A South Dakota scholarship program is taking financial stress off college students and setting them up for success after graduation. The Build Dakota Scholarship allows a student entering a high-demand career to receive a full ride to a South Dakota technical college. This year, the scholarship celebrates its 10th anniversary. […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Some jobs are just dirtier than others. Western Dakota Tech had ‘Dirty Jobs’ star Mike Rowe stop in on Thursday to celebrate the Build Dakota Scholarship’s ten-year anniversary. Read More

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — It was a birthday bash that drew a big name.  Mike Rowe, the star of “Dirty Jobs”, made a whirlwind tour of South Dakota’s Technical Colleges yesterday to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Build Dakota Scholarship.  As Tom Rooney tells us, it’s a model that Rowe holds in high […]