The Student Technology Fellows (STF) program offers a select number of students each year the opportunity to support units or individual faculty/staff expand the capacity for instructional technology in the educational experience. Those selected into this program are provided a unique opportunity to develop professional-level skills in a wide variety of information technology areas, through both online and hands-on training methods, as well as by working “in the field” for the unit to which they are assigned. The outcome from this ongoing investment is an increase in the technology skills of the student fellows and an increase in the number of graduates who have experienced technological applications in their studies, making them better equipped to use technologies in their chosen career. If you meet the following requirements, please consider applying.
Eligibility Criteria if you are a High School Graduate:
- South Dakota resident.
- Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student.
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated information technology experience.
Eligibility Criteria for Current University Students applying as new STF’s:
- South Dakota resident.
- Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated information technology experience.
Continuing Eligibility Criteria for current STF's requesting continuation in the program
- South Dakota resident.
- Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student.
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete 30 credits per academic year (fall, spring, summer terms).
- Complete 165 hours of work per semester.
- Complete all program participation requirements, receive positive supervisory feedback and meet development standards.
- May serve a maximum of eight semesters.
Are you a first-time applicant to the STF program?
Application for First-Time Applicants
Are you a current STF applying for a fellowship renewal? The renewal application deadline is June 1.
Application for Fellowship Renewal
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.