All Opportunities
Welcome to the Lake Area Technical College Foundation Scholarship & Build Dakota Scholarship Homepage.
Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students along with a brief overview. To apply to Foundation Scholarships & the Build Dakota Scholarship, please sign in using your MyPortal User Login + lakeareatech.edu and your MyPortal password
Example of Username: AB12345lakeareatech.edu. If you need help with your MyPortal User Login or password, please contact the Foundation Office at foundation@lakeareatech.edu
You will then have the opportunity to complete a general application and, if applicable, apply for specific scholarships including the Build Dakota Scholarship.
You must be fully accepted to Lake Area Tech to apply.
Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
Applying for scholarships doesn’t have to be difficult! Learn the ground rules by browsing these frequently asked questions.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $500 |
Miranda Adema Memorial
Awarded to a student enrolled in Med/Fire Rescue who plans to remain in...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Office Peeps
Awarded to a student in a general program.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,250 |
Ortwin Buss Family
Awarded to a student who is enrolled in Agriculture or Diesel Technology...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
OtterTail Power Company - Robotics
Awarded to a student enrolled in Robotics.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
OtterTail Power Company - Welding
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Welding Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1000 |
Pam Hohn Brandriet Memorial
Awarded to a 1st year student who volunteers in their community,...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $250 |
PAS Leadership
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Agriculture.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $400 |
Paul Young Memorial
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Automotive Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Peterson Motors
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Diesel Technology who is a SD...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Plains Commerce Bank
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Financial Services.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Prairie Appreciation Scholarship
Awarded to a 1st year Female marketing student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
R.P. "Pete" Kliegle Aviation Scholarship
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Aviation that has financial...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
Ray & Lois DeWall Family
Awarded to a female enrolled in Financial Services.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Raymond Sturm Memorial
Awarded to a student enrolled in Welding Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Reliabank
Awarded to students in the Reliabank service area (Watertown, Hayti,...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Rhonda Bradberry Scholarship
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Dental Assisting.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Rick Arbach Memorial
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Financial Services.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $750 |
Robert A. Hayes Memorial
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Automotive Technology with a...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Rod & Myra Weier Family
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in the Business Associate program...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Rodney Woodford Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Building Trades program.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
Scotty A. Moes Endowed
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Agriculture -Dairy Option.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,500 |
SD Crop Improvement Association
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Agriculture.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
SD Dental Foundation
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Dental Assisting who intends...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $2,000 |
SD Pilots Association
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
SD Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
SD Sheriff's Association
Awarded to a high school graduate enrolled in Law Enforcement.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
SD Soybean Processors
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Agriculture.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $750 |
SD Wheat Commission - Agriculture Business
Awarded to a student enrolled in Agriculture Business.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $750 |
SD Wheat Commission - Agriculture Production
Awarded to a student enrolled in Agriculture Production.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Southeast District Dental Society Benevolent
Awarded to 1st year students enrolled in Dental Assisting showing...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000.00 |
Steven J. & Pamela J. Hamilton - Aviation Maintenance
Preference will be given to scholars who are a 2nd year student in...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000.00 |
Steven J. & Pamela J. Hamilton - Fixed-Wing Pilot
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in the Aviation Professional...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $10,000.00 |
Strive for Success Scholarship
Awarded to a student that demonstrates a strong desire to earn a degree...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
Tanner Stokes Memorial
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Precision Machining with...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Tanner Wiedebush Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in Agriculture.
Tanner Wiedebush was...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,250 |
The Lois R. Messer Barrett Scholarship for Nursing Excellence
Awarded to a student enrolled in Practical Nursing.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,250 |
The Messer Family Foundation
Awarded to a student enrolled in Practical Nursing.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,250.00 |
The Vern & Audrey Luken Family Scholarship
Awarded to a student that has lost a parent
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $250 |
Twin City Die Company In Memory of Steven James Harmon
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Precision Machining – other...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1000 |
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
4- $1,000 Awarded to students enrolled in Energy Operations, Energy...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Vic & Lois Wilkey
Awarded to a 1st year student enrolled in Electronic Systems Technology.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
VRS P.C.
Awarded to a student enrolled in Financial Services – Accounting option.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500.00 |
Watertown District Medical Society Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in a Healthcare/Medical Program....
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $1,000 |
Watertown Rotary Club
Awarded to a 1st year student who graduated from Watertown High School.
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $500 |
Wayne Pietz Family
Awarded to a 2nd year student enrolled in Diesel Technology – CNH Option...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $3,000.00 |
Will & Gladys Otto Family
Awarded to a 2nd year student in good standing at Lake Area Tech that...
|
Deadline03/31/2025 |
| $5,000.00 |
Berkeland Family Nursing Scholarship - Practical Nursing
Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Practical Nursing...
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