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Overview
The BRPT is excited to again offer a tuition grant to a promising student of polysomnography. The scholarship award is up to $3,000 toward tuition costs or the actual cost of tuition as invoiced from the education provider, whichever is less.
The scholarship is named in honor of Jomo Martin Nkunika, MSHCA, BS, CCSH, RPSGT. Jomo, a former member of the BRPT Board of Directors, was a strong advocate of sleep education and was the program director and adjunct professor of the Sleep Medicine Technology program at Montgomery College in Maryland. In addition, Jomo was a clinical manager with MedBridge Health at the Frederick Memorial Hospital Advanced Center for Sleep Studies.
Jomo was an integral part of the BRPT Board of Directors from 2016 until 2019 when he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Sadly, Jomo lost his battle against ALS in July 2021.
Application Window – Watch www.brpt.org for updates!
The BRPT will begin accepting applications for its Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship on Monday, September 15th, 2025; the deadline for receipt of applications is the close of business Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. Once the application window closes, the BRPT Scholarship Committee will review the applications to determine the best qualified applicants after which the grant recipient will be notified. The typical review time is 30-45 business days.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, applicants must be currently enrolled in an approved CAAHEP-accredited PSG program, a CAAHEP-accredited END program with a PSG add on, or a CoARC accredited program with a PSG add on OR must have proof of acceptance to one.
Application Criteria
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application form, which will be found once the application window opens at www.brpt.org.
- Submit proof of enrollment or acceptance to a CAAHEP/CoA program as outlined above (i.e. acceptance letter or official transcript).
- Submit a resume or short biography addressing your work experience.
- Submit a letter of recommendation.
- Submit a written statement: In 200-500 words that describes your interest in sleep and why you feel the scholarship is needed or deserved. More specific directions on what should be included in your statement will be available once the application window opens.
Important Terms
Please note that this grant is paid directly to the educational institution and cannot be used for reimbursement of tuition previously paid. If your tuition has been paid in full, you should not apply for this grant.