Course
Our Dakota Dreams Educator Webinar 26-27: Mastering the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Ends Feb 9, 2027
1.5 points
Instructor: Andrea Effling
Full course description
Topic: South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Intended Audience: School Counselors, Administrators, College and Career Advisors, TRIO Professionals, Curriculum Directors
Date: January 28, 2027, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CT) NOTE: This is a 90-minute webinar.
Location: Zoom
Description: A deeper dive into eligibility, advising, and student success. Take a closer look at South Dakota’s largest merit-based scholarship through this interactive 90-minute webinar. Presenters will reinforce current South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship eligibility requirements, review application timelines, and demonstrate how eligibility is evaluated using real transcript examples. Participants will identify common transcript errors, gain a clearer understanding of the evaluation process, and leave with practical advising tips and actionable strategies to help students stay on track throughout high school.
Featured Resources:
* SD Opportunity Scholarship eligibility checklist
* Transcript evaluation examples
* Common transcript errors
* Student planning resources
Continuing Education: 1.5 CECH by completing a short quiz by a specific deadline
Contact: Andrea.Effling@state.sd.us