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Did you know: $190,250.00 in scholarships and graduation incentives were awarded to Crow Creek Sioux Tribal members in 2025. The Total number in scholarships and graduation incentives awarded to Tribal members in 2023-2025 reached over $450,000. Dakota Economic Development Corporation loves hearing back from our scholars! Our staff wishes them the best of luck and commends them with the upmost respect for choosing the path of higher education!
"Thank you so much for this incredible honor. I applied for the DEDC scholarship this past fall and was truly surprised and grateful to learn that it was available this spring. I feel incredibly blessed to have your support as I continue my educational journey. This scholarship means more to me than I can fully put into words. As a parent, continuing my education is not just about my own goals, but also about setting an example for my children and creating a stronger future for our family. Knowing that your organization believes in me and is willing to invest in my education is both encouraging and deeply meaningful to us." - Nelly
" I am incredibly grateful to the DEDC for investing in my educational journey. As a Sociology student at South Dakota State University and a mother of three, this scholarship has helped ease the financial burden of higher education and allowed me to stay focused on my studies and community work. My goal is to use my education to uplift youth and strengthen my community through programs like Thrive Tribe, which focuses on leadership, culture, and empowerment for young people. Support from organizations like the DEDC not only helps students succeed academically but also creates ripple effects that benefit entire communities. Thank you for believing in students like me and helping make these goals possible." -Danica
"I am very grateful for the opportunities to apply and for your continued support. Being on this doctoral journey is not easy or inexpensive, so I am extra thankful for the financial assistance. I will continue to work hard, and I sincerely appreciate your encouragement and support along the way. It means a lot to me." - Maria
"Thank you all so much I’m truly grateful." - Vanessa
Each year, DEDC invests millions within the community to build the Tribal economy and Tribal citizens' capacity to determine our future. DEDC offers both a yearly scholarship to eligible post secondary students and recent graduates. All applicates MUST fill out a w-9 to be considered eligible.
The purpose of the Scholarship and Educational Incentive Policy is to promote educational attainment and workforce development for enrolled members of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe by providing financial incentives that support persistence in post-secondary education programs, from enrollment through graduation.
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