Educational Scholarship
Details about this scholarship :
Essential information for the 2024-2025 school year
- 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
- 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 2024-2025 school year
- The application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open
- The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is Friday, May 24th
- Award recipients will be notified by Friday, May 31st
- Checks for all recipients will be mailed by Friday, May 31st
- 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
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Terms and Conditions
Email jb@jbskeys.org with any questions you have
- 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
Email jb@jbskeys.org with any questions you have.