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South Dakota Scholarships from Farmers Union Insurance

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.

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

To apply, complete Application Form (Available from school counselors, local Farmers Union Insurance Agents, or at www.sdfufoundation.org ). With your application, provide a copy of high school transcript and ACT/SAT score along with a letter of recommendation. And don’t forget to submit your written essay (Less than 500 Words) and provide a billfold-sized portrait picture

Deadline for this South Dakota Scholarship is 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.

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Scholarships Available in Western New York

The Community Foundation Scholarship Program is accepting applications for scholarships. To be eligible for this New York Scholarship, you must be a permanent residents of one of the eight counties of Western New York (college does not have to be located in area), must have been admitted to a nonprofit [501(c)(3)], U.S. Department of Education accredited school in the United States for full-time study at the undergraduate level. Those students who are eligible for the Pell grant will be given a strong preference in the award decision process.


Scholarships available are based on financial need and include the eight counties of: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming and range from $1000 to $6000.

This scholarship program is open to high school students and college students. You must have at least a “C” average (2.0) and must provide a copy of the last two, most recent, grading periods. Official transcripts are not necessary.

Deadline for these scholarships available in the Western New York Area is March 1st. To find out more information, go to: http://www.cfgb.org/