The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) has awarded a $1,000 SDTA Memorial Scholarship to Zachary Effling of Artesian.
Effling is pursuing a degree in agricultural and biosystems engineering at South Dakota State University where he holds a 4.0 GPA.  He is the son of Leo and Wanda Effling of Artesian.
Three $1,000 SDTA Memorial Scholarships were awarded this year. The scholarship award, which is based upon academic performance, community involvement and responses to essay questions on the application, can be used at any post-secondary educational institution in South Dakota, including public and private universities, technical schools and community colleges.
The Memorial Scholarship program began with a single $300 scholarship in 1987.  Since the scholarship fund was established, nearly $57,000 has been awarded to help 78 young South Dakotans receive their post-secondary education.
For information about the SDTA Memorial Scholarship Program, contact the SDTA office at 605-224-7629 or info@sdtaonline.com.