Dunkin’® Launches Fifth Annual DMV Regional Scholarship Program with $125,000 in Scholarships to Students

WASHINGTON & BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–

Dunkin’ and its DMV-area franchisees today announced the launch of its fifth annual Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program, which will award $125,000 in scholarships to local students.

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Dunkin’ Launches Fifth Annual DMV Regional Scholarship Program

In collaboration with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ will award a $2,500 academic scholarship to 50 students throughout the DMV area to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school of their choice in Fall 2026. Dunkin’s DMV Regional Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors and current part-time and full-time undergraduate students. Recipients will be selected based on their academic record, demonstrated leadership skills, and overall commitment to their school and local community.

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“Dunkin’ franchisees across the DMV have been proud to invest in the future of our communities by supporting students through the fifth annual Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program,” said Jackie Keown, Field Marketing Director for Dunkin’. “Through this scholarship program, we’re able to recognize students who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a commitment to giving back, while helping ease the financial burden of continuing their education. We’re honored to support the next generation of leaders as they pursue their academic and career aspirations right here in our region.”

Since its creation in 2022, the Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program has awarded $475,000 in scholarships to 190 outstanding part-time and full-time undergraduate students and high school seniors.

Applications for the fifth annual Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program will be accepted through April 15, 2026. Applicants must be either high school seniors or current undergraduate students who plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in Fall 2026. Applicants must be a permanent resident in one of the regions below to be considered. For more information or to apply, visit https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dunkinbaltimoredc/

Eligible municipalities are as follows:

• Washington, D.C. Counties: Washington, D.C., Charles (MD), Frederick (MD), Montgomery (MD), Prince George’s (MD), St. Mary’s (MD), Washington (MD), Arlington (VA), Clarke (VA), Fairfax (VA), Frederick (VA), Loudoun (VA), Prince William (VA), Shenandoah (VA), Spotsylvania (VA), Stafford (VA), Warren (VA), Berkeley (WV), Jefferson (WV)
• City of Alexandria (VA)
• Maryland Counties: Anne Arundel (MD), Baltimore (MD), Calvert (MD), Carroll (MD), Cecil (MD), Harford (MD), Howard (MD), Kent (MD), Queen Anne’s (MD), Talbot (MD)
• City of Baltimore (MD)

About Dunkin’

Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,000 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com.

About Scholarship America

Scholarship America is a non-profit organization that eliminates barriers to educational success so that students can pursue their dream. Since 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $6 billion to more than 3.5 million students. The organization works with partners to give students the support needed to succeed. Learn more at scholarshipamerica.org.

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