The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) annually awards scholarships under two separate programs or scholarship funds administered by the South Dakota Community Foundation, those two programs/funds include “SDTA Memorial Scholarships” and “Brian Meyer Memorial Scholarships.”
SCHOLARSHIPS
Build Dakota Scholarships
2026 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Are you a doer, fixer or solver? Do you want a career that uses your hands as much as your mind? Build Dakota is a scholarship program created for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs at South Dakota technical colleges. And you can do it 100% free, with the Build Dakota Scholarship. For more information, go online to https://www.builddakotascholarships.com
RC Technologies Scholarships
CLOSED | DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2026
RC Technologies offers two $1,000 scholarships, individually awarded to two students whose families or legal guardians are current patrons of RC Technologies. Areas reviewed by the RC Scholarship Committee include, but are not limited to, the following: Personal Essay, Letters of Recommendation, and Organizations. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipients. Once the RC Technologies Scholarship Committee receives proof of enrollment, the scholarship will be made available before the start of the first semester. The recipient is responsible for having verification of their intent to attend the college/university/technical school to the RC Technologies office in New Effington by start of the semester.
FRS Scholarship
CLOSED | DEADLINE FEBRUARY 14, 2026
The Foundation for Rural Service annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require sponsorship by an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible.
FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception; empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences.
