South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship

Name: South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Covers up to full tuition and fees for eligible students.

Overview:
The South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship aims to address the shortage of educators in critical subject areas or high-need school districts within the state. This program encourages students to pursue teaching degrees in high-demand fields and commit to working in designated areas after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a resident of South Dakota at the time of application.
• Enroll as a junior or senior in a bachelor’s degree program at a South Dakota college or university.
• Pursue a teaching degree in a critical subject area or commit to teaching in a high-need school district within the state.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Agree to work in a critical teaching needs area for a specified period after graduation.

Application Process:

• Complete the scholarship application available on the South Dakota Department of Education website.
• Submit official transcripts demonstrating academic performance.
• Provide a written statement detailing your commitment to teaching in high-need areas.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Typically in early spring; check the program website for specific dates.
• Award notifications are sent out prior to the start of the academic year.

Additional Information:

• Recipients must agree to teach in a high-need area for at least five years after graduation to avoid repayment of the scholarship.
• The scholarship may be used for tuition, mandatory fees, and other educational costs.
• For more information, including a list of critical subject areas and high-need schools, visit the official South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship page below.

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