SDFU Foundation $500 Scholarship Applications Due Nov. 1

 South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation will be awarding three $500 scholarships to young people who commit to attending a South Dakota college, university or technical school and are children of parents who are current dues-paying members of South Dakota Farmers Union. 

 Scholarships are available to high school seniors or freshmen currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in South Dakota.

 “South Dakota Farmers Union is all about building South Dakota’s rural communities,” says Doug Sombke, S.D. Farmers Union President. “We invest in rural youth from the time they are in early elementary school and old enough to attend County Day Camps.”

 Rachel Haigh-Blume, S.D. Farmers Union Education Director, adds, “These scholarships ensure that the young individuals focusing on rural endeavors are supported along the way. Keeping students in South Dakota is important for the legacy and sustainability of rural communities.”

 Deadline is Nov. 1. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

 Applications can be found on the S.D. Farmers Union website, www.sdfu.org, at a local Farmers Union cooperative, or through a local Farmers Union Insurance agent.

 If you do not apply through the online application form, all documents should be mailed to: South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1388, Huron, SD 57350-1388; and must be postmarked Nov. 1 or before.

 If you have any questions, contact Haigh-Blume at [email protected] or 605-352-6761, ext.125.