SDARL Application

SDARL Class XIII Application

Thank you for your interest in the South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program. We look forward to receiving your application!
Please download the Application Packet for full information and instructions.
Contact Information
Your full legal name (as shown on your driver's license)*
Nickname/first name you normally use*
Nickname/First Name
Preferred email address to receive communication from SDARL*
example@example.com
Your date of birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Preferred contact number*
Home mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Part 1 - Personal Information

Please upload your current resume OR information sheet or in a pdf format. Your resume or information sheet must include the following:
1. Basic information, such as full legal name, residential and mailing address, city, state, zip code, email, cell phone number, gender, date of birth, citizenship.

2. Work experience since you turned 21 years of age, with the most recent job listed first.

3. Education from high school forward, including colleges or institutes attended, dates, any degrees earned or technical training achieved.

4. Membership and Service including military service, and memberships in agricultural organizations, church, civic, or government organizations. Be sure to indicate leadership responsibilities or board positions held if any.
Please upload your resume or information sheet in pdf format*

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Describe 2-3 people, events, experiences, or readings that have influenced you or given you useful insight.*
Briefly describe your foreign travel, if any. Indicate countries visited, travel dates and purpose of travel.*
Share a few of your interests and hobbies.*
How did you learn about SDARL?*

Part 3 - References
Please provide information for three people (not close relatives) who you have contacted to write a recommendation for SDARL participation on your behalf. You should consider providing at least one personal reference (a friend, pastor, or person who knows you outside a work environment) and at least one professional reference (someone for whom or with whom you worked.) They will be asked about your abilities, character and reputation.

You are responsible to contact the references you provide and send them the link found in the application materials to complete the SDARL Candidate Recommendation Form. You should contact these individuals BEFORE you put their names on this form so that they will be expecting to hear from you.
Reference #1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Company and position*
Preferred contact number*
Briefly describe how you know this person.*
Reference #2
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Company and position*
Preferred contact number*
Briefly describe how you know this person.*
Reference #3
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Company and position*
Preferred contact number*
Briefly describe how you know this person.

Part 4 - Leadership Statements

In a paragraph or two (250 words or less for each answer), please answer the following statements:
Why would you like to participate in the SDARL program? *
Discuss an important issue facing agriculture in South Dakota. Describe one specific idea that you have in addressing this issue. *
Describe a major challenge facing rural communities in our state. Present a possible solution to to address this challenge.*
If selected for the SDARL program, how would you utilize the leadership knowledge and experience you will gain? *

Part 5 - Certifications

By submitting this application, you are asking to be a part of a nationally-renowned leadership program. Acceptance into the program will come with responsibilities and obligations for each program participant. In order to be certain that applicants are committed to following through on their commitment to the program, SDARL requires acknowledgement of the following Certification Statements from the applicant:
Certification Statements

1. I agree to attend all scheduled seminars and sessions and complete on-time any and all assignments, projects, readings, assessments, team projects, seminar evaluations and other activities that may be part of the educational experience.

2. I certify that my spouse/partner (if applicable) and employer are aware of the requirements of the SDARL program and support my attendance at mandatory scheduled seminars and events.

3. I agree to pay the program tuition of $4,950 (plus tax, if applicable, for a total of $5,257). I also agree to be responsible for incidental expenses incurred such as transportation, gratuities, and meals not provided by SDARL.

4. I agree to actively participate in a class fundraising project regardless of any other personal or professional fundraising responsibilities I may have.

5. I understand the SDARL Travel Health Policy and that contagious illness or vaccination status may affect my ability to participate in certain program activities. Further, I understand that SDARL will not provide a make-up seminar or tuition refund for any program absences.

6. I understand that if I have a felony or misdemeanor conviction on my record, it may affect my eligibility to obtain a passport or travel internationally.

7. I agree to have my photo taken during seminars and allow SDARL to utilize those photos for promotional and other purposes in keeping with the mission of the organization.

8. I understand that the selection of class members is the sole responsibility of the Selection Committee and Board of Directors of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation.
Yes
Signature

Part 6 - Submit
Only one submission is allowed.

Please carefully edit and review your application before clicking the submit button below. Once your application is submitted, you won't be able to return to edit, nor enter a second application.
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SDARL Class XIII Application

Part 1 - Personal Information

Part 2 - Employer and Family Support

Part 3 - References

Part 4 - Leadership Statements

Part 5 - Certifications

Part 6 - Submit