Build Dakota Full-Ride Technical Fellowship

South Dakota's flagship workforce fellowship funding high-demand technical degrees in exchange for a three-year commitment to work in South Dakota in the field.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Accepted into an eligible high-need program at Lake Area Tech
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Build Dakota workforce commitment agreement and essays
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: 100% full-ride funding for tuition, mandatory fees, books, and professional industrial tool sets (up to $25,000 value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Full-ride state endowment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Lake Area Technical College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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