The South Dakota Farmers Union Farming for the Future scholarship program is a social media challenge for high school seniors and college students interested in agriculture. Participants share personal experiences or explore agricultural topics through social media while building communication skills and advocating for South Dakota agriculture.
Eligibility:
- Be a South Dakota high school senior or current college student
- Have an interest in agriculture
- Participate in weekly social media posts, challenges, activities, and webinars focused on agricultural production, processes, and issues
Applicable Institutions:
South Dakota universities and technical colleges
Award Information:
Participants can earn weekly mini-scholarships and points toward larger scholarships.
- 1st Place: $3,000
- 2nd Place: $2,000
- 3rd Place: $1,500
- 4th Place: $1,000
- 5th Place: $500
- Weekly Mini-Scholarships: $100 for six weeks
The top five participants will also be invited to attend the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention.
Questions:
Ashley Stegeman at 605-554-3022 or astegeman@sdfu.org