Conference Scholarships
We are pleased to announce that scholarships will be available to help individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending our Annual Conference. Eligible applicants include individuals living with Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), as well as their supporters or family members.
To make the conference more accessible and to address rising costs, we are expanding our scholarship program for the 2025 Annual Conference, taking place in Minneapolis.
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to submit a personal statement explaining your interest in attending and detailing your financial or personal need for assistance. Below, you'll find the criteria our Conference Committee considers when awarding scholarships.
Awards are determined based on:
Financial need is generally based on income levels at or below 175% of the 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines, however we understand there are many other factors related to financial needs which are important considerations that we will ask you to highlight during the application process.
Household/Family Size of 1: $27,387.50 per year
Household/Family Size of 2: $37,012.50 per year
Household/Family Size of 3: $46,637.50 per year
Household/Family Size of 4: $56,262.50 per year
Household/Family Size of 5: $65,887.50 per year
Household/Family Size of 6: $75,512.50 per year
Other financial factors, such as:
Medical expenses
Sudden job loss
Unexpected expenses or unusual financial constraints
Travel distance
Note: Out of respect for personal privacy, we do not require tax forms, Social Security information, bank statements, or other financial documents. Narcolepsy Network expects all applicants to be completely honest when estimating income and assets. All information provided will be kept confidential.
Additional considerations may include:
First-time attendee
First-time scholarship applicant
Newly diagnosed
Other circumstances explained in your personal statement Other consideration in your personal statement
Types of Scholarship Support Available
Primary Support:
Hotel Scholarship-Covers a two-night stay at the conference hotel (excludes incidentals such as room service and entertainment). The recipient must register at the hotel and provide a credit card to be held on file for incidentals.
Secondary Support (May Be Available Upon Request):
Registration Scholarship-If you do not require a hotel scholarship but face financial barriers to registering, you may request consideration for a Registration Scholarship—a reimbursement of the full cost of your Annual Conference registration ticket.
Please note: A limited number of registration scholarships are available and are intended for individuals with significant financial need who are unable to afford registration even without hotel support.
2025 Scholarship Award Process
Beginning Monday, June 30, 2025 scholarship applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting Monday, August 4, 2025. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be notified no later than Friday, September 5, 2025.
Scholarships are available only to individuals who actively participate in conference sessions and are available to volunteer. If awarded a scholarship, you will be required to attend both days of conference sessions and sign a participation agreement.
Please note: If selected as a scholarship recipient, you must have a credit card on file with the conference hotel to reserve your room. The hotel scholarship covers a two-night stay only; it does not cover the cost of your Annual Conference Registration Ticket or any travel expenses.
Upon special request, you may be considered for a Registration Scholarship, which reimburses the full cost of your Annual Conference Registration Ticket. To qualify, you must register and pay in advance. Funds will be disbursed at the conference, after you check in.
Within one week of being notified of your scholarship award, you must:
If you are receiving a Hotel Scholarship: Provide a credit card to reserve your hotel room. (Your card will not be charged at this time; it is only required to guarantee the reservation.)
If you are receiving a Registration Scholarship: Purchase your Annual Conference Registration Ticket in advance. Reimbursement will be issued at the conference after you check in.
Have questions on scholarships?
Narcolepsy Network recognizes that attending a conference is an investment—one that can offer valuable support and education as you navigate life with Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), whether for yourself or someone you support.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at narcolepsy-IH@sswmeetings.com or call 1-866-792-5399.
Thanks to the generous donations of our sponsors, supporters, and community members, Narcolepsy Network is able to provide these scholarships. If you would like to contribute to the Conference Scholarship Fund, please use this link.