Dakota State University

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Madison, SD

University Website:  https://dsu.edu/
Apply Online:  https://dsu.edu/apply.html

Dakota State University is a public university located in Madison, South Dakota. The university has a technology centric focus with programs in computer and information science, business, education, natural sciences, liberal arts, among other graduate and undergraduate programs. The university requires all full-time undergraduate students to use tablet computers and laptops in general education courses in addition to taking a computer usage course and an introductory programming course as part of their curriculum.

Dakota State University is considered to be one of the more technologically advanced post-secondary institutions, making use of Tablet PCs, advanced biometric identification devices, special computer laboratories designed for computer hacking and has 25 of the available degree programs offered on campus available via distance methods. This, among other things, has contributed to DSU being listed as the highest ranked baccalaureate college in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for five consecutive years.

DSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2004, DSU was designated by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. In 2012, DSU received two more designations from the National Security Agency: National Center of Academic Excellence in Research and National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations.

DSU is home to the Smith-Zimmermann Heritage Museum and the Karl E. Mundt Library and Archives. Its athletic mascot is the Trojan and it is a member of the Association of Independent Institutions. There is currently a national search being implemented for the next president. During this search, Dr. David B. Borofsky will be serving as interim president.

As of the Fall 2011 semester, its total student enrollment was 3,102, of whom 51.3% were women, and its total faculty count was 128.

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Dakota State University College Scholarships

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DSU Rising Scholarship

Dakota State University

$5,000 December 15, 2024 See Details

Description

The DSU Rising Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University-The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 30-36, or an SAT score of 1360 or higher.

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DSU Rising Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

$5,000

deadline

December 15, 2024
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Description

The DSU Rising Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University-The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 30-36, or an SAT score of 1360 or higher.

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DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

$5,000 December 15, 2024 See Details

Description

The DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 32-36, or an SAT score of 1420 or higher.

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DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

$5,000

deadline

December 15, 2024
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Description

The DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 32-36, or an SAT score of 1420 or higher.

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DSU Elite Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

$3,500 December 15, 2024 See Details

Description

The DSU Elite Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 28-31, or an SAT score of 1300-1410.

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DSU Elite Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

$3,500

deadline

December 15, 2024
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Description

The DSU Elite Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 28-31, or an SAT score of 1300-1410.

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DSU Merit Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

$2,500 December 15, 2024 See Details

Description

The DSU Merit Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 24-27, or an SAT score of 1160-1290.

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DSU Merit Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

$2,500

deadline

December 15, 2024
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Description

The DSU Merit Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with an ACT score of 24-27, or an SAT score of 1160-1290.

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DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

$2,150 Varies See Details

Description

The DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen students at Dakota State University. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 28 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

award

$2,150

deadline

Varies
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Description

The DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen students at Dakota State University. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 28 to be eligible for this renewable award.

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DSU Merit Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

$1,650 Varies See Details

Description

The DSU Merit Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen students at Dakota State University. You must have an ACT score between 24 and 27 and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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DSU Merit Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

award

$1,650

deadline

Varies
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Description

The DSU Merit Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen students at Dakota State University. You must have an ACT score between 24 and 27 and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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DSU Champion Transfer Scholarship

Dakota State University

$1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The DSU Champion Transfer Scholarship is available to transfer students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must either have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with a minimum ACT score of 24 or have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (not testing score).

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DSU Champion Transfer Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

$1,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The DSU Champion Transfer Scholarship is available to transfer students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must either have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with a minimum ACT score of 24 or have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (not testing score).

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DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

Up to $1,500 December 15, 2024 See Details

Description

The DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University

award

Up to $1,500

deadline

December 15, 2024
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Description

The DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Dakota State University. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

$500 Varies See Details

Description

The DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Dakota State University. You must have an ACT score between 21 and 23 and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

award

$500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Dakota State University. You must have an ACT score between 21 and 23 and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

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Description

The William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Dakota State University. You must be a graduate of Madison High School and be participating in band at DSU to qualify for this award.

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William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Dakota State University, Freshmen/Transfer/Academic Scholarships

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Dakota State University. You must be a graduate of Madison High School and be participating in band at DSU to qualify for this award.

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