Build Dakota Scholarship 2023-2024 Application

Complete this form to apply for a Western Dakota Technical College, Build Dakota Scholarship. Applications that are in-progress do not save, so if needed work on essays in a word processing software (ex. Microsoft Word), then copy & paste responses into the application.

The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM

For technical support: call the WDTC IT Helpdesk at 605-394-5355 or visit https://www.wdt.edu/current-students/tech-support/.

For other questions: send an email to the WDTC Scholarships Office at WDTScholarship@wdt.edu or call either the Scholarships Coordinator at 605-718-3064 or the Assistant Director of Scholarships at 605-718-3061.

NOTE:

• Build Dakota doesn't pay for the general education required for acceptance into either the LPN or RN programs. If you need to complete general education credits during the fall semester for the LPN or RN Program, you will receive a "tentative" award, based on securing a seat into either program for the upcoming spring semester.
• Build Dakota will not pay for the Paramedic Program until an EMT certification has been obtained.
• All communications about your application or will be done through email. You must check your Western Dakota Technical College email or personal email if you do not have a student email account, daily!

First:

Middle:

Last:

WDTC ID:

Social Security Number**:

**Only used to match to future WDT application if applicant has not yet applied to WDT. Must add hyphens when inputting this number.

Email:

Gender: 

Race: 

Phone Number (10 digits, no parenthesis, hyphens, or spaces):

Current Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Citizenship Status:

1. Build Dakota Program:

2. If Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing program of study, which term do you anticipate starting your technical nursing courses?

3. I understand, if I have not already done so, I also need to apply and be accepted into Western Dakota Technical College for the program of study I am pursuing. A WDTC Admissions Application can be completed at: https://wdt-applynow.force.com/apply. 

4. Have you applied or do you plan on applying to another South Dakota Technical College?

5. Have you applied to and/or considering attending a 4-year university?

6. Are you currently enrolled at a South Dakota Technical College or 4-Year University?

7. If you are currently enrolled a a South Dakota Technical College or 4-Year University, which institution?

8. Build Dakota Recipients are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recipients are not required to accept any Federal Financial Aid, but are required to complete the FAFSA (application located https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa).

I understand I need to complete the FAFSA for the upcoming Academic Year to be eligible for the Build Dakota Scholarship.

The Build Dakota Scholarship Program has Industry Partners that choose to sponsor one or more scholarships. Sponsored students agree to work for their sponsor for the 3-year work commitment portion of the Build Dakota Scholarship upon graduation. Students that are selected for sponsorship receive support from their sponsor including, but not limited to secured employment prior to graduation, potential on-the-job training/part-time employment while in school, and guaranteed selection to receive the Build Dakota Scholarship.

Do you already have an Industry Partner to sponsor a Build Dakota Scholarship?

If you already have an Industry Partner, Company Name (leave blank if Not Applicable):

If you already have an Industry Partner, Company Contact Name (leave blank if Not Applicable) :

If you already have an Industry Partner, Company Contact Email (leave blank if Not Applicable) :

If you already have an Industry Partner, Company Contact Phone (10 digits, no parenthesis, hyphens, or spaces, leave blank if Not Applicable):

If you do not already have an Industry Partner, do you give permission to our Industry Partners that haven't selected student(s) to sponsor yet to review your application to potentially sponsor you? Please note Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing students are required to have an Industry Sponsor to receive the Build Dakota Scholarship.

For additional questions about BDS Sponsorships, contact the Assistant Director of Scholarships at Andrew.Kapelewski@wdt.edu or 605-718-3061.

If needed, are you willing to relocate after graduation to another area in South Dakota for the Build Dakota Scholarship Employment phase?

WDTC or Most Recent GPA (#.## format, ex. 4.00, 3.57, etc.):

High School:

City of High School:

State of High School

High School Graduation/GED/Anticipate High School Graduation Month:

High School Graduation/GED/Anticipate High School Graduation Year:

Education Beyond High School:

Have you received any high school credit for Career and Technical Education Courses?

List any work-based career experience you have in the career field you are pursuing.  If none, type none.

List any industry-recognized certifications you have in the career field you are pursuing.  If none, type none.

Have you taken the National Career Readiness Certificate assessment?

If you have taken an SAT Exam, SAT Math Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an SAT Exam, SAT Reading and Writing Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACT Exam, ACT English Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACT Exam, ACT Math Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACT Exam, ACT Reading Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACT Exam, ACT Science Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACCUPLACER Exam, ACCCUPLACER Reading Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACCUPLACER Exam, ACCCUPLACER Writing Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACCUPLACER Exam, ACCCUPLACER Arithmetic Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACCUPLACER Exam, ACCCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics Score (leave blank if not taken):

If you have taken an ACCUPLACER Exam, ACCCUPLACER Advanced Algebra Functions Score (leave blank if not taken):

Describe what you feel is the most challenging aspect of earning your degree and how you will address/have addressed it? (approx. 250 - 750 words)

How did you decide on your chosen program of study?

How do your interests match your chosen program of study? Please include any hobbies, internships, and/or research you have participated in.

What are your career goals?

Describe your greatest strength and how it will bring value to your chosen career field?

Why are you the best candidate for a Build Dakota Scholarship? (approx. 250 - 750 words)

There is currently an error with the upload mechanism.  You can email your PDF Resume to wdtscholarship@wdt.edu and it will be connected with your submitted application.

If you would like to upload a resume, please upload here (limit 1 resume). File type must be PDF.

There is currently an error with the upload mechanism.  You can email your PDF Recommendation Letter to wdtscholarship@wdt.edu and it will be connected with your submitted application.

If you would like to upload a letter of recommendation, please upload here (limit 1 letter). File type must be PDF.

How did you hear about the Build Dakota Scholarship?

Certification and Release

1. I understand that a Build Dakota Scholarship comes with performance standards, post-graduation employment, and residency requirements. If offered a Build Dakota Scholarship, I understand accepting the scholarship will require my commitment to those requirements including completing the program as a full-time student, maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher; repay this scholarship if I do not complete the program; and working FULL-TIME in South Dakota in the program's field for 36 consecutive months following graduation as required by the Scholarship Award Contract.
2. I agree to meet Western Dakota Technical College's Build Dakota Recipient Expectations. I understand Western Dakota Technical College, Build Dakota Recipient Expectations are located on the Western Dakota Technical College Student Portal, under Scholarships.
3. I authorize my employer(s) to release information to document my employment, during the employment phase of the scholarship, in the high demand occupation.
4. I understand I can accept only one Build Dakota Scholarship. Once I accept one, I will no longer be considered for other Build Dakota Scholarships at any of the South Dakota Technical Colleges and be removed from any other programs of study to which I have been accepted.
5. I understand that I may be asked by the Director of the program I have chosen to interview to ensure compatibility with the chosen program and commitment.
6. I authorize Western Dakota Technical College , the SD Department of Education, and their agents to release information about me to certify and validate I am eligible for this scholarship.
7. I authorize the release of my name, photo, and program information in press releases and social media, directly pertaining to the Build Dakota Scholarship.
8. I understand the information provided will be used to determine awarding of the Build Dakota Scholarship and in evaluation of the WDTC Scholarship Program.
9. The information I have provided on this form is accurate and complete.

By typing my name in the signature box below and clicking on the "Agree and Submit", I agree to all the above. 

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