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De Smet Farm Mutual of South DakotaSouth DakotaServing South Dakota from South Dakota

At De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company of South Dakota, we are committed to fostering growth and investing in the future of students in South Dakota. As part of this commitment, we are proud to announce that we are currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company of South Dakota Scholarships.

De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company will award two $1,000.00 scholarships to current high school seniors or current college or technical college students whose parents or guardians are current policyholders with De Smet Farm Mutual. Additional eligibility requirements are listed below. Please submit completed applications either via email to ann.glanzer@dsfm.net or via U.S. Mail to De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance, Attn: Scholarship PO Box 9, De Smet, South Dakota 57231.

Complete the Application – The deadline for applications is March 1, 2027.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Parent or guardian must be insured with De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance
  • You must be a high school senior or currently attending a college or technical college, or involved in a trade program
  • You will be or have started your higher education or training within one (1) year of your high school graduation.
  • Complete the application in its entirety
  • Official high school/college transcript must be enclosed with your application
  • Applications without a student statement will not be considered
  • You must submit a picture of yourself for a press release
  • Completed applications must be received in office by July 1st.

Scholarships

Congratulations to the 2026 De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship winners!

Kingston Wulf

Kingston Wulf

Kingston is from Owanka, South Dakota, and is a 2026 graduate of New Underwood High School. Kingston plans on attending the Mitchell Technical College to major in Ag Power Diesel Technology. His local agents are Galen and Donna Niederwerder of Niederwerder Insurance in New Underwood, South Dakota. Best of luck, Kingston, in all your future endeavors!

Madelyn

Madelyn Saienga

Madelyn is from Miller, South Dakota, and is a 2026 graduate of Miller High School. Madelyn plans on attending South Dakota State University to major in Human Development and Family Sciences. Her local agent is Mike Sheridan of Waldner Insurance in Huron, South Dakota. Best of luck, Madelyn, in all your future endeavors!

Easton Miller

Easton Miller

Congratulations to Easton Miller of Canistota, South Dakota for receiving a $500.00 scholarship from the South Dakota Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (SDAMIC). Easton is a 2026 graduate of Canistota High School and will be attending Dakota Wesleyan University to major in Athletic Training. His local agent is Brad Miller of Prairie Insurance in Canistota, South Dakota. Best of luck, Easton, in all your future endeavors!