"Jamie Van Cleave - Epilepsy Heroes Day" Scholarships
The family of Jamie Van Cleave has established a series of scholarships through direct partnership with multiple VA universities and colleges for the purpose of continuing Jamie’s mission to destigmatize epilepsy, and recognize the individual goals, accomplishments and perseverance of persons living with epilepsy.
Scholarship Opportunities
George Mason University
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University
Awards Starting Fall 2025
Offering an annual academic and needs-based scholarship to either a fulltime or part-time student (9 credits).
$2000
Jamie Van Cleave - Epilepsy Heroes Day Scholarship
Candidates must submit an essay that details how epilepsy has personally impacted their life – whether through their own experience, or as a child, family member, caregiver. or advocate for a person or persons living with epilepsy.
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University
Awards Starting Fall 2025
Offering an annual needs-based scholarship to a fulltime student who has self-reported as having epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
Up to $2500
Jamie Van Cleave - Epilepsy Heroes Day Scholarship
Contact the Office of Financial Aid for further details.
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Application Deadline July 1st
Offering an annual scholarship, fall or spring, to the selected candidate(s) who are accepted to, or registered in a certificate program (either online or in-person) in one of the following areas of study:
- Education & Human Services,
- Healthcare & Medical Services,
- Criminal Justice, Emergency Services, and Public Safety
$1200
Jamie Van Cleave - Epilepsy Heroes Day Scholarship
Candidates must submit an essay and letter of recommendation to demonstrate the candidate has commitment to their education and career or the candidate has supported / advocated for others with epilepsy.
Other Opportunities
If you have the opportunity to attend Emory & Henry College, we hope you have the good fortune of meeting the lovely Diana Du Has Z, a beautiful 16.3hh Zangersheide imported bay mare.
As Jamie was preparing to leave home for college, Jamie and her family donated Diana Du Has Z to Intermont Equestrian Center at Emory & Henry College. Diana was a life ring for Jamie during an extremely challenging time in her epilepsy journey.
After diagnosis at age 7, Jamie fought over 10 long years to gain seizure freedom, and won, with curative surgery. She rode horses for as long as she battled seizures and despite having nightly seizures for several years, she only had one while on her horse, Goldara, who stayed watch by her side throughout the event.