History
Dakota State University was founded in 1881 as a school for teacher education in the Dakota Territory. Our strong programs, Trojan pride, and innovative ways have allowed us to become one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the Midwest.
Education
DSU provides learning that integrates technology and innovation to develop graduates ready to contribute to local, national, and global prosperity.
Research
- At Dakota State University, we nurture an environment that celebrates and rewards innovation. We're proud to be the catalyst for rewarding creativity and growth.
- Research and Economic Development Affairs is dedicated to building the culture of research at DSU. Both students and faculty have the means and the opportunities to be agents of innovation in South Dakota.
- DSU undergraduate students have earned awards and recognition from NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium and the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Center for Environmental Research.
Career
When you work at Dakota State, you become part of our Trojan family. We are caring, family-oriented, united, and inclusive. From training sessions to benefit packages, we strive to ensure our employees have what they need to succeed in their career – and their personal lives. Plus, being a part of a campus that is dedicated, driven, and dynamic means you’ll have optimal chances to excel in your career.
Dakota State University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Dakota State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
85000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
76800 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONACYT-FUNED
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
67000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
St. John’s College, Annapolis, Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Realización De Master
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
85000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
76800 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONACYT-FUNED
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
67000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
St. John’s College, Annapolis, Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Realización De Master
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
85000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
76800 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONACYT-FUNED
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
67000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
St. John’s College, Annapolis, Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Realización De Master
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
85000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
76800 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONACYT-FUNED
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
67000 AUD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
St. John’s College, Annapolis, Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Realización De Master
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Student services
Transitioning to college life can be a big change for anyone. We also know as an international student you may need guidance in areas a domestic student does not. That's why we're here to help you every step of the way.
Housing services
- We're a small school with big heart. Our campus is a warm, welcoming place that strengthens and enhances your educational experience. You get all the benefits of a close-knit school with the amenities of a world-class university.
- DSU students work hard, but we have just as much fun. Our community of 3,000 plus students is active in athletics, academic teams, research, and clubs and organizations. From ultimate frisbee to anime, intramural sports to volunteer opportunities, there's a way to find your people.
Library services
The Karl E. Mundt Library provides the resources and information for all your varied needs -- access to online articles and journals, books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, video cameras, study space and a live online chat system for research help.
ICT services
But it’s not just science. All of our majors and programs are infused with the latest technologies inside and outside of the classroom.
- All classroom seats have power outlets.
- High-end computer labs, including our game design and hacker labs.
- SMART boards.
- iPads, Kindles, and Chromebooks.
- 3D printers.
- Starfish Early Alert System.
- All students receive a laptop as part of our laptop program.
Medical services
From flu shots to urgent care and fitness facilities, we take a special interest in making sure that students stay happy and healthy during their time at DSU.
Campus life
Gaming. Intramural sports. Movie nights. Whatever you’re looking for to keep you busy, we have it right here on campus. Stroll over to the TC to play a round of pool. Sit back, relax with popcorn and enjoy your favorite movie. Go head to head in friendly competition with a sport you love. Connect with others, engage yourself, be part of the Trojan community.
Sports facilities
As a DSU student, you’ll have access to the Madison Community Center, which is located on our campus and features:
- A pool and sauna
- Running track
- Fitness equipment
- Basketball court
- Racquetball court
Student clubs
DSU's campus is home to more than 35 student-run clubs. Build model rockets with the Space Club. Act out in the Theatre Club. Celebrate diversity by getting involved with groups like The Alliance (LBGTQ students and allies), the Native American Student Association, or the American Association of University Women.
Accreditation
A public university, we are governed by the South Dakota System Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.