Burnett Graduating Senior Scholarship

About the Sponsor

Burton Burnett was born in 1913. He made his fortune through farmland and a Ford dealership in Dallas Center. He established a trust to benefit several communities and organizations prior to his death in 1976. It went into effect in 1986 after his 41-year-old daughter Penelope (Penny) Burnett died of cancer. Penny Burnett served as an educator for many years. The Burnett funds provided the core funds needed to start the Dallas Center- Grimes Education Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria - Unrestricted

This scholarship is available to any current DCG senior pursuing a post-secondary education.

Scholarship Value

$2,000

Number Available

Essay Required

Questions?

Direct any questions about this scholarship to the DCGEF Scholarship Committee by emailing dcgefscholarships@gmail.com.