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Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
ScholarshipsDownload the 2009 Scholarship Application Shannon O' Daniel Memorial ScholarshipVision:The recipient of the Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship should be a student who has shown courage in dealing with epilepsy and seizure, commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles that epilepsy and seizures may present. About the ScholarshipThe Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckianais now accepting applications for the 2009 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship Award. The one-year $1,000 award is given to a deserving student who meets the following criteria: • Is under a physician's care for epilepsy (also called seizure disorder); Shannon O'Daniel was a senior in college and just credits away from graduating when she died from what was attributed to SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy). Her life was a struggle to overcome the seizures that frequently disrupted her life. She did so with a determination to achieve her dreams, one of which was receiving a college diploma. In the aftermath of her tragic death, this scholarship was created to honor Shannon's achievements. Judges will award the scholarship to the student who meets the above criteria and who best fits the scholarship's vision. Submission Deadline: May 1, 2009Scholarship Recipients2002: Jason Buffat 2008 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship RecipientThe Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is pleased to announce that Emerson Dick of Bardstown, Kentucky is the 2008 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship recipient. Emerson is a 2008 graduate of Bardstown High School who is now attending the University of Kentucky. He is currently majoring in Agricultural Biotechnology and plans to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy, or research. Emerson thinks he had to work twice as hard in high school as a person without epilepsy would, in order to maintain his graduating grade point average of 4.0. His struggles with absence seizures sometimes meant he had to do his homework twice in order to ensure he had completed it adequately. Some of Emerson's outstanding achievements include being a 2007 Governor's Scholar Program Graduate, a select member of the student advisory committee with the Superintendent of Bardstown City Schools, and in the top ten of his class during all four years of high school. He is most inspired by his two aunts, who also have children with epilepsy. When he was diagnosed, as well as throughout his journey of getting his seizures under control, his aunts sent letters of encouragement, talked to him, and were there for him in his times of need. He is very thankful to them and all they have done to help him. Other Scholarships for Students/Families |
