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Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship

South Dakota Board of Regents
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2026
Closes: 12/15/2026

The Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship is available to South Dakota undergraduate juniors or seniors pursuing elementary or secondary education. Students who agree in writing to work in a critical-need teaching role in South Dakota for five years after graduation are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.80 GPA
  • Resident of South Dakota
  • College junior or senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Studying elementary or secondary education
  • Attending a participating South Dakota postsecondary institution
  • Pursuing a career as a K–12 teacher in a critical teaching need occupation in South Dakota for 5 years after graduation
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Complete a student teaching experience during the final two years

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: SD
    Intended Area of Study
    Elementary Education, High School Education, Middle School Education
    Minimum GPA
    2.8
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Student Teacher

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