Doris Burkett Scholarship Fund
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 weighted grade point average of a maximum of a 4.0
- Has a need for financial assistance
- Shows ambition to achieve excellence
- Participates in extracurricular activities
- Involvement in the community (i.e., church, volunteering, etc.)
- Possesses an interest and ability to “give back” to the Lexington community
The 2025 Scholarship Application deadline has passed. Application for next year’s scholarship will open in early 2026.