Announcing the 2026 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship

In 2026, Project Sleep’s 13th annual Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship will award 30 scholarships of $1,000 each to college-bound students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Five of these scholarships will be awarded to students with idiopathic hypersomnia, thanks to a generous partnership with the Hypersomnia Foundation.

High school seniors diagnosed with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia planning to attend a four-year college or university starting in Fall 2026 are encouraged to see eligibility and apply!

Applications are due April 1, 2026, at 11:59PM PT. For full details, please read our Scholarship Information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be considered for the scholarship, you must meet all three of the following requirements:

• You are a high school senior or high school graduate starting your first semester of college in the United States.
• You are planning to attend a four-year college or university.
• You have a diagnosis of narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (confirmation of diagnosis by a medical professional is required).

If you don’t qualify for this scholarship, please know that we are cheering for you as you seek to advance your education! There are many more well-deserving students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia than we can support as a small non-profit with limited funding at this time. Please see our Additional Resources for Students with Narcolepsy page for other scholarship opportunities.

About the Scholarship

Project Sleep’s Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship is a national scholarship program to support students with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia while fostering awareness in high school and college settings. Founded by Julie Flygare and the Graham family in 2014, the program has awarded 258 scholarships in 12 years.

The Power of Partnership

We’re excited to partner with the Hypersomnia Foundation to award five scholarships to students with idiopathic hypersomnia! To learn more about hypersomnia, visit the Hypersomnia Foundation’s website.

Spread the Word!

Share this announcement with local schools, medical offices, and sleep centers. Your community will thank you AND you’ll raise critical awareness.

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