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Build Dakota awards scholarships to 618 students

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South Dakota's Build Dakota scholarship program has awarded tuition and expenses to 618 students for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing the total to 5,196 scholarships since the program's 2015 launch; recipients commit to living and working in the state for three years post-graduation in high-demand fields including healthcare, construction, manufacturing and technology.

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The program requires a three-year work commitment in South Dakota; recipients must attend one of the state's four technical colleges.

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