Office of Rural Health
Recruitment Assistance for Health Care Professionals
The Office of Rural Health administers a variety of programs to assist communities in recruiting health care professionals. For more information on any of the following programs, contact the office at 1-800-738-2301.
Other financial assistance for high school students:
- Dakota Corps Scholarship Program – Allows students financial access to outstanding post secondary education, while encouraging them to remain in South Dakota upon graduation working in critical need occupations.
- South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship – Allows South Dakota’s most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university, college or technical school in South Dakota.