Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship

The Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship exists to assist Indiana residents diagnosed with muscular dystrophy or a neuromuscular disease in pursuit of their education goals.

The scholarship is named after the late Andrew "Sparky" Seever, a former MDFF board member and Ball State alumni. Education was very important to Andrew and he aspired to make it accessible for everyone. MDFF mirrors those values so it was our honor to help his family create a scholarship in his name and help Andrew's legacy live on.

Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded. Recipients will be selected by the MDFF Board of Directors based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and character. 

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

  • 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

Application Process and Timeline:

Applications are currently open. The Scholarship Committee and MDFF Board of Directors will review all applications as they are submitted. The 2023 scholarship application deadline is July 15.

Applicants can expect to receive some form of communication within two weeks of submission of Part 1 of the application. Please be aware, part 2 of the application will be sent via email and completion is necessary before consideration for the scholarship. Please monitor your inbox.

Access the application

 

Past Scholarship Winners Below:

Aayush Patel

Aayush

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
MDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner - 2021

Ethan

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
MDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner - 2019

Chloe sitting with plaque.

Chloe

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) II
MDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner - 2021