Sleep Deez Legacy Scholarship: For the Visionaries Who Shape Culture
Sleep Deez has always been about more than music - his vision has consistently centered on building community and making creative industries, such as music, art, and film, accessible to children of color and young people from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sleep has dedicated his career to opening doors for others, creating safe spaces for artists to grow, and ensuring that voices often left out of the conversation have a platform to be heard. He has already built an incredible legacy, and through this scholarship, he will be able to empower the next generation for years to come.
This scholarship is organized by members of Sleep Deez’s team as a surprise gift to honor his legacy and continue his mission of supporting students.
Any BIPOC high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who resides in California may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are majoring in music, film, or art.
To apply, tell us about your passion for music, film, or art, the role it has played in your life, the challenges or opportunities it has presented, and how you hope to use your creativity to help others. Additionally, upload a portfolio of the artwork you’re most proud of, such as paintings, digital art, photographs, or designs. Please upload your portfolio as a JPG, PNG, or PDF.
In 500–800 words, share what music, film, or art means to you and how it has shaped your life. Tell us about the role it has played in your personal journey, the challenges or opportunities it has created for you, and how you intend to use your creativity to inspire and uplift others.
We want to hear not just about your passion, but also about your vision for impact and how you see yourself contributing to culture and building a legacy that reaches beyond yourself.
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The application deadline is Oct 12, 2026. Winners will be announced on Nov 13, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 13, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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