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EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Details about this scholarship:

  • The JB's Keys to DMD Scholarship Fund was created with the help of Larry O'Toole and Forward Advantage

  • This scholarship is to provide the support needed, for those living with Duchenne, to continue their education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational technical school in the United States

  • The funds awarded can be used toward tuition and/or any expenses related to continuing education, including, but not limited to, transportation needs, aid to live independently, and any assistive equipment

  • The award recipients will be chosen at random from all qualified applicants

  ​Educational scholarship includes:

  • This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior in high school living with Duchenne

  • It can be renewed for up to four (4) years, proving the recipient is in good academic standing and remaining at the same institution, for a total of $10,000 to each recipient

Essential information for the 2026-2027 school year:

  • The application is found below

  • The application opened on Friday, April 17th

  • The application deadline is on Friday, May 29th

  • The award will be announced on Monday, June 1st

  • If you have questions, please email us at jb@jbskeys.org

General Eligibility Guidelines

​Program Eligibility

  • ​All applicants must:

    • Have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    • Be a High School (HS) Senior, recent HS graduate, or HS graduate equivalent 

    • ​​Be a United States citizen or legal resident living in the US or other US territory

    • Be planning to enroll, or currently enrolled, at an accredited US College, University, or Vocational school

    • Be solely responsible for submitting all required application materials, at one time, on or before the due date​ ​

Terms and Conditions

  • All applicants selected to receive the scholarship must notify JB's Keys of their acceptance within 30 days of being selected, or the scholarship will be forfeited

  • Confirmed funds are to be applied only to education-related expenses, to attend a US-accredited college, University, or Vocational school, including, but not limited to, tuition, transportation needs, aid to live independently, and any assistive equipment

  • Renewals are for up to the length of time remaining at one school. Scholarships will not be automatically transferred to another school or continuing education without permission of, or reapplication to JB's Keys to DMD

  • Void where prohibited by law. This program is subject to all federal, state, and local laws. It is at the discretion of the recipient to be familiar with these laws before acceptance

  • JB's Keys to DMD reserves the right to change, discontinue, or cancel this program at any time without notice


    Email jb@jbskeys.org with any questions you have.

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION