Supporting the next generation of clinicians is a key component of the AASM Foundation’s purpose. Through our continued partnership with the Howard University Medical Alumni Association (HUMAA), we have awarded five $3,000 scholarships to medical students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in sleep medicine and financial need. Administered through the HUMAA scholarship program, these scholarships can help cover tuition, housing or other essential educational expenses, easing some of the financial demands students face as they pursue their medical education.
Congratulations to the 2026 scholarship recipients!
Ekaete Ekpo
Class of 2029
“I want to sincerely thank HUMAA and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation for selecting me for this award. It’s really going to help me reduce my indebtedness from my first and second year of medical school and it will help me to alleviate financial stress as I prepare to enter Stanford’s research program this summer. I’m really grateful and honored to be among the recipients this year and I’m feeling even more motivated to continue on my path toward becoming a doctor and hopefully having a positive impact on the field of mental health.”
Caitlin Guidry
Class of 2028
“I want to say thank you so much to the donors and to HUMAA for this financial assistance as it will help me with the fees associated with my step 1 exam that I’m taking this summer as well as some additional housing costs. I am so grateful to have this opportunity and Howard students are lucky to have such a great support system to help us during this time.”
Toluwanimi Oladapo
Class of 2028
“I want to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation scholarship. I know I’ve come so far and I have so much further to go and I greatly appreciate you investing in my future, believing in me and championing equity in sleep medicine and well-being for all.”
Joshua Ross
Class of 2029
“I want to send my sincerest gratitude to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation and the Howard University Medical Alumni Association for granting me this scholarship. This will undoubtedly be a catalyst in helping me complete my medical education and become the physician I’ve always dreamed of being.”
Cristofer Barry
Class of 2029
