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
- 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
Application Process and Timeline:
Applications are currently closed.
Mar 1 – Jun 1: Applications open
July 31: Recipient Announced
Aug 31: Recipient Awarded
Past Scholarship Recipients Below:
Jacy
MDFF Andrew “Sparky” Seever Scholarship Recipient – 2024
Joshua
MDFF Andrew “Sparky” Seever Scholarship Recipient – 2023
Aayush
MDFF Andrew “Sparky” Seever Scholarship Recipient – 2021
Chloe
MDFF Andrew “Sparky” Seever Scholarship Recipient – 2021
Ethan
MDFF Andrew “Sparky” Seever Scholarship Recipient – 2019