MDFF Educational Scholarship

The MDFF Educational Scholarship Sponsored by Busey Bank is open to receive applications from March 1 through June 1, 2026.

Read below for more information about the guidelines and eligibility requirements.  Please contact us for additional questions.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Diagnosis: applicant must be diagnosed with muscular dystrophy or a neuromuscular disease (see applicable diseases listed on the MDA website)

  • Residency: applicant must reside in the state of Indiana, USA

  • Enroll with MDFF

  • Academics: Applicant can be a student of a public, private, home school, or collegiate institution OR can be in a difference phase of life wanting to pursue other educational endeavors in order to increase their knowledge in a specific area

  • Eligible Institutions:

    • Two-year or four-year educational institutions

    • Trade school programs

    • Accredited certificate programs 

    • May be in pursuit of further education beyond the classroom

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Is the person with MD a resident of Indiana?*
If you are not a resident of Indiana, please do not complete a form. Our organization is currently only able to serve residents of Indiana.
Is the person with MD enrolled with MDFF?*
If you are not yet enrolled, please do so first. Enrollment is required to receive services. Visit www.mdff.org to enroll.
Name of applicant applying for award*
Birthdate of Enrollee*
Name of person completing this request form*
Address of Enrollee*
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What educational pursuit(s) are you interested in?
What would it mean to you to receive a MDFF scholarship? (Include how it will contribute to your quality of life and pursuing your dreams.)
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