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Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
ScholarshipsDownload the 2010 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, 2010Scholarship Recipients2002: Jason Buffat 2009 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship RecipientThe Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is pleased to announce that Mark Whitlock of Louisville, Kentucky is the 2009 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship recipient. Mary is a 2009 graduate of Eastern High School and will be attending Indiana University Southeast this fall. She is considering a major in Journalism, as writing has always been an easy way for Mary to communicate; however, she is also trying to keep an open mind as she discovers new interests and talents in this next stage of her life. Mary's struggle with refractory epilepsy has presented many obstacles in her life. In spite of these obstacles, she has always strived to live a normal life. To date, high school has been one of Mary's biggest challenges. Her frequent seizures forced her to spend a large part of her high school career working through her studies at home. Although her experience was non-traditional, her grades did not suffer and she successfully completed all of the requirements needed to graduate from Eastern High School. Mary has always been determined to find the good within the bad. She is confident that she can do her best in all she strives to accomplish and if difficulties arise, she can face each struggle and overcome it. She states, "I am determined to live life to the fullest and take advantage of every opportunity." Other Scholarships for Students/Families
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