Project Sleep’s Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship is a national scholarship program to support students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia while also fostering awareness in high school and college settings.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students beginning their first semester at a four-year college or university in the United States
- Designed to provide financial assistance while promoting awareness of sleep disorders
- Recipients are required to complete a brief college update survey during the Fall semester and submit a photo of themselves at college
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a high school senior or high school graduate starting a first semester of college in the United States
- Plan to attend a four-year college or university
- Have a diagnosis of narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia confirmed by a medical professional
Application Process
- Write a 500 to 1,000 word personal essay in the form of a letter to yourself on the day you were diagnosed, sharing the advice or perspective you would give your younger self
- Prepare a list of extracurricular activities, including clubs, organizations, employment, volunteer experience, honors and leadership roles
- Obtain a transcript showing grades completed through your most recent semester
- Have an accredited sleep doctor or neurologist complete and sign the Diagnosis Confirmation Form
- Include a professional-style headshot or portrait photo with your application
Founded by Julie Flygare and the Graham Family in 2014, the program has awarded 289 scholarships in 13 years. Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization raising awareness about sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders,
