Educational 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.

In addition to the six recipients from last year, one additional $2,500 scholarship will be awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year .

The application deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year has passed.

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

Award recipients will be notified by Thursday, June 1st. Checks for all recipients will be mailed at that time.

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

Previous recipients will receive an email in April from JB's Keys to DMD confirming their enrollment for the next year.

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
- Not be a board member, or family member of a board member, of JB's Keys to DMD
- Be solely responsible for submitting all required application materials, at one time, on or before 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 educational related expenses, to attend an 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 prior to 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.

Application Deadline For 2023-2024 Academic Year Has Passed

Applicant Information

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Name of Applicant *

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Future School Information

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Additional Requirements
Transcript: Applicants must submit a transcript or copy of their high school grades (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), or a GED transcript with this application. Upload a copy in space below.
Proof of Diagnosis: Applicants must provide a signed letter from one of their treating physicians verifying applicant's diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Upload a copy in space below. *Diagnosis information will be kept confidential.
Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a personal statement (maximum of 1000 words) discussing what it means to them to be attending a college or university while living with Duchenne. Upload statement below. *The Personal Statement will not be used to select scholarship winners, but may be used for promotional purposes. Award recipients will be chosen at random from all qualified applicants who complete application.

High School Transcript *

Max file size: 20MB

Proof of Diagnosis *

Max file size: 20MB

Personal Statement *

Max file size: 20MB

Confirmation of Affidavit Understanding with Signature : Applicant must confirm understanding of affidavit. By typing my name, or the name of my parent or legal guardian if I am under 18, I affirm that (1) I am a US citizen and/or legal and permanent resident of the US; (2) I am not a Board member of JB's Keys or an immediate family member of a JB's Keys Board member; and (3) all the information provided in this application and supporting documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and none of the information provided, including in my personal statement, infringes the rights of any third party. If requested, I will provide proof. Failure to provide this proof shall invalidate this application and will result in termination of any award granted.

Signature Confirming Understanding of Affidavit *

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Confirm the following items are attached & Affidavit has been signed: *

High School Transcript Personal Statement Proof of Diagnosis Signature Confirming Understanding of Affidavit

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

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Educational Scholarship

Application Deadline For 2023-2024 Academic Year Has Passed

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