Doris Burkett Scholarship Fund

Since 1995, the Chamber has administered the Doris Burkett Scholarship and has awarded more than $125,000. The late Doris Burkett served as the Executive Director of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce for 12 years and was a proud graduate of Gilbert High School.

The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who will be attending either a four-year college, university or technical college. This scholarship places emphasis on moral integrity and the potential of the individual to become a productive citizen.

Students who apply will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Strives to be academically successful and possesses a grade point average of 2.0 – 3.5
• Has a need for financial assistance
• Shows ambition to achieve excellence
• Participates in extracurricular activities
• Involvement in community (i.e. church, volunteering, etc.)
• Possesses an interest and ability to “give back” to the Lexington community

The 2024 Scholarship Application deadline has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for this year.