The Daniel L. Burkett '06 Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Danny Burkett '06, who had a special impact at the University of San Diego. The scholarship is open to all active members of social Fraternities and Sororities. Students who show academic excellence and involvement in community service will best exemplify the spirit of this scholarship.
CURRENT USD STUDENTS:
Online application for the Danny Burkett Memorial Scholarship will open on November 27, 2023 Click here to apply
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a current and returning USD undergraduate student in good standing.
• Must be returning the following academic year (not eligible for graduating students.)
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Be an active member and in good standing with a social Greek Life organization.
• Demonstrated service to USD and/or the community.
• Special considerations given to students in Alcalá Club.
ESSAY PROMPT:
Describe in 750 words or less how you were able to benefit the life of somebody else through any personal life experiences, your involvement in USD Greek Life, and/or other campus involvement or community service. Also, share how you plan to continue your service as an active USD alumnus/a.
Danny graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Economics and in 2006 received the award of Academic Excellence in Business Economics. While at USD, he was a member of the prestigious Alcala Club, Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. His magnetic personality allowed him to touch the lives of many people.
We invite you to give to the Daniel L. Burkett '06 Memorial Scholarship by visiting the dedicated Daniel Burkett Memorial Scholarship giving webpage.
For more information about the scholarship, visit http://dlbscholarship.com/.
Meet the USD Alumni Association Daniel L. Burkett Memorial Scholar for the current academic year: