Key Takeaways
- South Dakota Farm Bureau invests $8,000 in 2025 scholarship awards for high school seniors.
- Students qualify based on SDFB membership and commitment to agriculture-related fields.
- Notable recipients include Blaise McGregor, who will study Precision Agriculture Technology.
SDFB Scholarship Winners Announced
The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) has revealed the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards, committing $8,000 to support the education of promising young members. These scholarships honor graduating high school seniors who, along with their parents or guardians, have maintained SDFB membership for a minimum of two years.
Among the notable recipients is Blaise McGregor from Webster, S.D. He has been awarded an Agriculture Focus Scholarship and plans to attend Lake Area Technical College to pursue a degree in Precision Agriculture Technology.
The SDFB Scholarship Fund, established by former SDFB President Richard and Agnes Ekstrum of Kimball, promotes further education for students in agriculture-related fields or those benefiting their communities. Applicants are assessed based on their academic achievements and ties to South Dakota’s agricultural sector.
This year’s scholarship winners exemplify commitment to their studies and align closely with the values of the Farm Bureau. The list of 2025 SDFB Scholarship winners includes:
**Agriculture Focus Scholarships:**
– Ethan Bovill – Alcester, S.D. (Alcester Hudson High School), Agricultural Business, Mitchell Technical Institute.
– Bennett Gordon – Whitewood, S.D. (Sturgis Brown High School), Agribusiness with minors in finance and animal science, Oklahoma State University.
– Kylie Mockler – Centerville, S.D. (Beresford High School), Agriculture Leadership, South Dakota State University.
**Community Focus Scholarships:**
– Brooklyn Baloun – Highmore, S.D. (Highmore-Harrold High School), Biology, Augustana University.
– Lanie Ewing – Spearfish, S.D. (Spearfish High School), Biology or Kinesiology & Sports Management, University of South Dakota or Black Hills State University.
– Ella Johnson – Frankfort, S.D. (Hitchcock-Tulare High School), Nursing, Mount Marty University.
– Lauren Roling – Salem, S.D. (McCook Central High School), Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Dakota.
– Blaise McGregor – Webster, S.D. (Webster Area High School), Precision Ag Technology, Lake Area Technical College.
These scholarships not only assist students financially but also encourage them to pursue careers that contribute to the agricultural and community development in South Dakota.
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