09/15/2026
2026 is another record year at Lake Area Tech for the number of Build Dakota Scholarships and Stretch-the-Million industry partnerships in the 12th year of this tremendous scholarship program!
In Cohort 12, Lake Area Tech was pleased to award 166 full-ride scholarships to new, first-year students entering high-demand careers in South Dakota. A Build Dakota Scholarship includes tuition and fees, books, tools, laptop and other items required to complete the program.
Nearly 99% of LATC’s scholars have an industry partner, which means the company pays approximately half of the scholarship while securing a 3-year work commitment with the student. Our industry partners allow us to ‘stretch’ Build Dakota’s dollars to increase the number of students impacted by this life-changing scholarship, plus, they provide excellent employment opportunities for these future graduates.
The next opportunity to apply is January 1 – March 31, 2027 for students starting Fall 2027 or January 2028, and the first step forward is to apply to Lake Area Tech for your program of choice.
Learn more at https://www.lakeareatech.edu/paying-for-college/ways-to-pay-for-college/scholarships/build-dakota-scholarship/
📸: Business Program at Lake Area Technical College
