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Dakota Corps Scholarship Program

South Dakota Board of Regents
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Dakota Corps Scholarship Program is available to graduating seniors from an accredited South Dakota high school who plan to attend a participating South Dakota college. Students who pursue programs that prepare them for critical-need occupations and agree to remain in South Dakota for the required service period 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
  • Minimum ACT composite score of 27
  • Resident of South Dakota
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Plan to attend Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Dakota Wesleyan University, Lake Area Technical College, Mitchell Technical College, Mount Marty University, Northern State University, Oglala Lakota College, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, South Dakota State University, Southeast Technical College, University of Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota, or Western Dakota Technical College
  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: SD
    Minimum GPA
    2.8
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National

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