Hubert K. Seymour was a leader in Farmers Union throughout his life at both the state and national levels. He served the Illinois Farmers Union as Secretary/Treasurer for eight years and Vice President for 12 years before he resigned in 1990. At the national level, he served and participated in a variety of ways. Seymour traveled each year to the National Farmers Union Convention to hear premier agricultural speakers, voice his concerns, and offer solutions to the challenges family farmers faced. The Hubert K. and JoAnn Seymour Scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors who are continuing their education in either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university or technical school for any area of study. Applicants must be a Farmers Union member. Recipients will be selected based on academic records, social and community activities and an essay. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation from a Farmers Union leader of their choice and from a teacher or professor. Applications may be submitted through online or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the North Dakota Farmers Union for more information.