Sieg, Jeff 1.jpgJeff Sieg was a dedicated, passionate, and caring friend to those who were fortunate enough to know him. During his 30+ years in education he influenced hundreds of students by nurturing a passion for science, removing any fear of science, and encouraging them to become the best possible version of themselves. It is because of his ability to connect with people that Jeff’s legacy in education and at Mayville State University is so broad, impactful, and long lasting. Sadly, Jeff passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 12, 2019.

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Will you honor Jeff's legacy with a gift to the Jeff Sieg Memorial Scholarship?

The science and math faculty at Mayville State University have established the Jeff Sieg Memorial Scholarship to honor and remember Jeff’s impact.  Will you make a gift to the scholarship fund, which will ensure that Jeff Sieg's desire to ignite a love for science in students continues? The scholarship will be awarded to a Mayville State University student who is majoring in a science related field. 

With your gift to the endowed scholarship fund, you are helping to ensure that Jeff's legacy will live on forever at Mayville State, since only earnings on the endowment will be awarded in scholarships. The principal will remain in perpetuity.

Multiply the impact of your gift!

Thanks to the generous support of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, gifts to the Jeff Sieg Memorial Scholarship Fund are eligible for a 50% match. Your gift of $100 becomes $150 through Challenge Grant funding! Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to grow this endowment while the Challenge Grant funding is available. Gifts are matched on a first-come, first-served basis. Current Challenge Grant Funding runs out Dec. 31, 2022 or when the $700,000 available total has been exhausted.