$15,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded to Students who Advocate for Ag – Sign Up To Compete by Oct. 6

If you are a student passionate about agriculture and eager to advocate, South Dakota Farmers Union Farming for the Future Scholarship is an opportunity to compete for cash for college. Scholarship funds of $15,000 will be awarded.

All majors and students who are high school seniors and beyond are welcome to apply. Deadline to enter scholarship contest is October 6.

"South Dakota is full of students who grew up rural and are passionate about agriculture, this scholarship gives them an opportunity to advocate," explained Samantha Bowman, Education Program Specialist for South Dakota Farmers Union.

Advocate & Win up to $3,000 scholarship

A social media advocacy contest, Farming for the Future Scholarship is a 7-week challenge, giving away a $100 scholarship prize each week to the challenge winner.

"I am excited to see the creative ways students advocate for ag," Bowman said.

Education and supporting the next generation has been fundamental to South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) since the state's largest agriculture organization was established in 1914, explained Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director.

"Today's students are tomorrows farmers, ranchers, agronomists, rural nurses, teachers, electricians, animal nutritionists - these students are our future," Hofhenke said. "The future of our rural communities depends upon them receiving a quality education and Farmers Union wants to help support their educational journey."

Enter by October 6

Scholarship winners will be announced weekly on South Dakota Farmers Union Facebook and Instagram pages. For more information visit www.sdfu.org and click on the Scholarship link under the Education Tab.

High school seniors and all majors pursuing two and four-year college degrees and beyond can compete in this scholarship advocacy contest.