AGC of South Dakota Scholarship Program
Offered by Associated General Contractors of South Dakota
About This Scholarship
AGC of South Dakota awarded more than $75,000 in construction scholarships in 2026 and plans to match that in 2027, making its Build South Dakota program one of the biggest construction-scholarship pools in the state. The money is spread across a slate of named awards, from the $1,000 Floyd Knight Memorial Scholarship up to the $10,000 Sioux Falls Contractors Association Scholarship, with the $5,000 John Shoemaker Memorial, $3,000 SD LICA, $2,500 BX "Excellence" Women in Construction, $2,500 JR Loiseau Memorial, and $2,000 AGC Associate Division awards in between.
Eligibility centers on commitment rather than credentials: applicants must be pursuing a construction-related degree or diploma at a college, university, or technical college, keep good academic standing, and — the distinctive requirement — be committed to working in South Dakota after graduation. Most of the committee scholarships also require sponsorship by an AGC of South Dakota member firm, so students should line up a contractor connection before applying.
The application window for the committee scholarships runs through March 31, 2027, and a single application through the Build South Dakota site puts candidates in the running for the named awards.
Eligibility
- Pursuing a construction-related degree or diploma at a college, university, or technical college
- Good academic standing
- Committed to working in South Dakota following graduation
- An AGC of SD member sponsorship is required for most committee scholarships
How To Apply
- Line up a sponsoring AGC of South Dakota member contractor (required for most committee awards)
- Complete the scholarship application linked from the Build South Dakota scholarships page
- Submit before the application window closes March 31, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I win from the AGC of South Dakota scholarship program?
Named awards range from $1,000 (Floyd Knight Memorial) up to $10,000 (Sioux Falls Contractors Association Scholarship). The program awarded over $75,000 total in 2026.
Do I need a company sponsor?
For most of the AGC of SD committee scholarships, yes — an AGC of South Dakota member firm must sponsor your application.
Do I have to stay in South Dakota after I graduate?
Applicants must be committed to working in South Dakota following graduation — the program exists to build the state's construction workforce.