Dakota Corps Scholarship Program


Name: Dakota Corps Scholarship Program

Award Amount:

  • Up to full tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students.

Overview:
The Dakota Corps Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who commit to working in critical-need occupations within South Dakota after graduation. This program helps students pursue higher education while addressing workforce shortages in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a resident of South Dakota and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Be a high school graduate from South Dakota or an accredited homeschool program.
  • Achieve a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA in high school coursework.
  • Obtain an ACT composite score of 27 or higher.
  • Commit to working in a critical-need field in South Dakota after graduation (e.g., teaching, nursing, or other approved occupations).

Application Process:

  • Complete the Dakota Corps Scholarship application through the South Dakota Board of Regents website.
  • Submit official high school transcripts and ACT scores as part of the application.
  • Provide a written statement outlining your intent to work in a critical-need field within South Dakota.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: Typically March 1; check the program website for specific deadlines.
  • Award decisions are made before the start of the academic year.

Additional Information:

  • Recipients must commit to working in a high-need occupation in South Dakota for a set number of years after graduation (varies by scholarship terms).
  • Funding can be used for tuition and mandatory fees at eligible South Dakota institutions.
  • For more details about eligible fields and application guidelines, visit the official Dakota Corps Scholarship page below.

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