The South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a continuing full-time student pursuing their graduate degree in an accredited agriculture-related field (i.e. research, animal science, ag business, ag eduction, etc.) and who shows a strong interest in working in South Dakota upon completion of their degree. Eligible graduate students include on-campus and distance education students pursuing any master's or doctoral program, agriculture teacher certification program (CERT/FCSC), or graduate certificate program (GCERT). To apply for the scholarship, DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM and return it to the address listed below. Applicants must also supply the following documents: -A resume or personal statement/essay outlining personal activities in college, including field of study and future plans. -Two letters of recommendation from faculty members of the university you currently attend. -A transcript of your grades. -Information on any other scholarship or grant aid you are now receiving. DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Completed applications can be emailed to lrupiper@sdfu.org or mailed to: South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation PO Box 1388 Huron, SD 57350

For the sixth year in a row, Farmers Union Insurance Agency, in cooperation with the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, is offering $25,000 in scholarships to eligible high school seniors in South Dakota through the “Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow” scholarship program. DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Twenty-five high school seniors from across the state who plan to continue post-secondary education at a college, university, or technical school in the state of South Dakota will each receive $1,000. The scholarships are funded with support from Farmers Union Insurance agents in South Dakota and the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation. The application deadline is April 15, 2013. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the applicant’s academic records, school and community involvement, and financial need. The applicant will also be required to submit a written essay entitled, “How do you hope to impact a Brighter Tomorrow in South Dakota?” Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Requirements:

• South Dakota high school senior whose parent or parents are current policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance
• Member of South Dakota Farmers Union
• A “Friend of the Farmers Union Foundation” (Defined as those who have contributed $25 or more to the Foundation in the past year)
• Participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) sanctioned event

Applicants Must:

• Complete Application Form DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
• Provide Copy of High School Transcript and ACT/SAT Score
• Provide a Letter of Recommendation
• Submit Written Essay (Less than 500 Words)
• Provide Billfold Sized Portrait Picture

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2013 (Postmark Date) Return Materials to:    Farmers Union Insurance Attn: Wayne Bartscher P.O. Box1388 Huron,SD 57350 For more information call Farmers Union Insurance: 1-800-933-2841. DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The 25 recipients will split $25,000 in scholarships funded by Farmers Union Insurance agents in South Dakota through the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation. [caption id="attachment_701" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="Scholarship winners are honored during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. Pictured in back from left, Back Lacey Quail, White, Deubrook High School; Emily Meyer, White, Deubrook High School; Allison Landmark, Britton, Britton-Hecla High School; Danielle Knox, Highmore, Highmore High School; Kelli Garry, Lake Preston, Lake Preston High School; Wayne Bartscher, Regional Manager, Farmers Union Insurance Agency. Front: Leslie Rupiper Morrow, Executive Director, SD Farmers Union Foundation; Tyler Swan, Newell, Newell High School; Taylor Steiger, Kimball, Kimball High School; Michelle Holbeck, Armour, Armour High School; Ali Haines, White Lake, White Lake High School; Tristen Simons, White Owl, Faith High School"][/caption] The students are all going to get their post-secondary education right here in South Dakota. They were chosen from a large pool of applicants based on financial need, community involvement, academic achievement, and a written essay on how they will "Insure a Brighter Tomorrow" in South Dakota. Over the past five years, South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation has awarded $125,000 in scholarships as part of the Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow scholarship program.

The South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Foundation, in cooperation with Farmers Union Insurance, have announced the recipients of the fifth annual “Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow” scholarships. Twenty-five high school seniors from across South Dakota will share $25,000 in scholarships to be used to further their education at a South Dakota post-secondary school. Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded $125,000 in scholarships to students attending South Dakota post-secondary schools. “It's an incredible investment in the future of our state," said Foundation Executive Director Leslie Rupiper Morrow. "We had a great group of young people apply for this year’s scholarships, and we couldn't be more excited that these students will be staying right here in South Dakota to further their education.” Each of the 25 scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 to put toward their post-secondary education at a South Dakota college, university or technical school. The recipients were chosen from among a large pool of applicants. They were scored based on a combination of academic record, activities and awards, financial need, and an essay relating to how they will, “Insure a Brighter Tomorrow,” in South Dakota. Farmers Union Insurance agents throughout the state fund this scholarship program administered by the Farmers Union Foundation. “Every year it gets more difficult to choose from the great students who apply," said Wayne Bartscher, Regional Manager of Farmers Union Insurance Agency. “It's a way that our insurance agents can give back and invest in the future leaders of our state. Based on this year's recipients, I'm confident that the future of South Dakota is bright.”         Tanna Becker - Pierre - T.F. Riggs High School         Breanna Cuka -Wagner - Wagner High School         Nicole Ellis - Watertown - Watertown High School         Adam Fendrich - Salem - McCook Central High School         Laken Frericks - Northville - Northwestern Area High School         Jenna Frink - Beresford - Beresford High School         Kelli Garry - Lake Preston - Lake Preston High School         Ali Haines - White Lake - White Lake High School         Michelle Holbeck, Armour - Armour High School         Danielle Knox - Highmore - Highmore High School         Jordan Lamb - Onida - Sully Buttes High School         Allison Landmark - Britton - Britton-Hecla High School         Kelli Mammenga - Webster - Webster Area High School         Emily Meyer - White - Deubrook High School         Tanner Odegaard - Brookings - Brookings High School         Mahalia Olson - Kimball - Kimball High School         Lacey Quail - White - Deubrook High School         Tristen Simons - White Owl - Faith High School         Taylor Steiger - Kimball - Kimball High School         Tyler Swan - Newell - Newell High School         Mariah Taylor - Northville - Northwestern Area High School         Katherine Van Gerpen - Pierre - T.F. Riggs High School         Alexa Volesky - Webster - Webster Area High School         Kenton Welbig - Dell Rapids - Tri-Valley High School         Jacquelyn Wilson - Lemmon - Lemmon High School    

The deadline to apply for the 5th annual 'Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow' scholarship program is APRIL 15, 2012. Applications MUST be postmarked by April 15 to be eligible. A total of $25,000 in scholarships will be shared by 25 young people from across the state. To learn more about the scholarship program and to find the downloadable application form CLICK HERE.

Farmers Union Insurance, in cooperation with the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, is proud to renew its commitment to the “Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow” scholarship program for 2012. For the fifth straight year, $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded to South Dakota high school seniors. Twenty-five high school seniors from across the state who plan to continue post-secondary education at a college, university, or technical school in the state of South Dakota will each receive $1,000. DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE detailing the scholarship program. The scholarships are funded with support from Farmers Union Insurance agents in South Dakota and the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation. The application deadline is April 15, 2012. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the applicant’s academic records, school and community involvement, and financial need. The applicant will also be required to submit a written essay entitled, “How do you hope to impact a Brighter Tomorrow in South Dakota?” Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Requirements: • South Dakota high school senior whose parent or parents are current policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance • Member of South Dakota Farmers Union • A “Friend of the Farmers Union Foundation” (Defined as those who have contributed $25 or more to the Foundation in the past year) • Participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) sanctioned event Applicants Must: • Complete Application Form (Available from school counselors, local Farmers Union Insurance Agents, or fill out the Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Application and mail it to the address below) • Provide Copy of High School Transcript and ACT/SAT Score • Provide a Letter of Recommendation • Submit Written Essay (Less than 500 Words) • Provide Billfold Sized Portrait Picture APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2012 (Postmark Date) DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE Return Materials to: Farmers Union Insurance Attn: Wayne Bartscher P.O. Box 1388 Huron, SD 57350 For more information call Farmers Union Insurance: 1-800-933-2841.

[caption id="attachment_612" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Back Row (left to right): SDFU Foundation Exec. Dir. Leslie Rupiper Morrow; Tess Wentworth, Stickney; Courtney Storm, Ethan; Mark Sperry, Bath; Landon Kuecker, Webster; Cassie Clement, Redfield; Farmers Union Insurance Regional Manager Wayne Bartscher. Front Row: Kelsey Schmidt, Woonsocket; Paige Hermanson, Sturgis; Natasha Hauge, White Lake; and Gina Dethlefsen, Stickney. "][/caption] The South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation and Farmers Union Insurance honored several of the 26 recipients of the 2011 'Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow' scholarship program. Each of the 26 2011 high school graduates received a $1,000 scholarship. For the fourth straight year, the Foundation and Farmers Union Insurance partnered to make the scholarships available. They're funded by Farmers Union Insurance agents from across the state of South Dakota. The recipients were chosen on the basis of academic and community achievement, financial need, and based on their essay about how they will 'Insure a Brighter Tomorrow' in South Dakota.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farmers Union Insurance, in cooperation with the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, is proud to renew its commitment to the “Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow” scholarship program for 2011. For the fourth straight year, $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded to South Dakota high school seniors. Twenty-five high school seniors from across the state who plan to continue post-secondary education at a college, university, or technical school in the state of South Dakota will each receive $1,000.  Click to download the Insuring A Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Application Form Click to download the Insuring A Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Brochure “We’re committed to the future of South Dakota,” said Farmers Union Insurance Regional Manager Wayne Bartscher. “Each year we’re more impressed with the young people who apply for these scholarships, and it shows us that the future of South Dakota is bright.”  The scholarships are funded with support from Farmers Union Insurance agents in South Dakota and the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation. The application deadline is April 15, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the applicant’s academic records, school and community involvement, and financial need. The applicant will also be required to submit a written essay entitled, “How do you hope to impact a Brighter Tomorrow in South Dakota?”  Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Requirements:

• South Dakota high school senior whose parent or parents are current policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance
• Member of South Dakota Farmers Union
• A “Friend of the Farmers Union Foundation” (Defined as those who have contributed $25 or more to the Foundation in the past year)
• Participant in any South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) sanctioned event 

Applicants Must:

• Complete Application Form (Available from school counselors, local Farmers Union Insurance Agents, or at www.sdfufoundation.org )
• Provide Copy of High School Transcript and ACT/SAT Score
• Provide a Letter of Recommendation
• Submit Written Essay (Less than 500 Words)
• Provide Billfold Sized Portrait Picture

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011 (Postmark Date)  Return Materials to:               Farmers Union Insurance                                                Attn: Wayne Bartscher                                                P.O. Box 1388                                                Huron, SD 57350 For more information call Farmers Union Insurance: 1-800-933-2841. Insuring A Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Application Form Insuring A Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Brochure