
Scholarship Overview
2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 – FEBRUARY 15, 2022
*Deadline Extended to February 28*

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Application Cycle: November 15 – February 15
Deadline to Submit: February 15 by 11:59 PM
Award Amount: $1,000 to student’s choice school, inclusive of a Trade School/Vocational School, 4-year Bachelor programs, and 2-year Associate programs
Selection: Recipients will be selected by the DEF Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the Burtoni Family
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, student must:
-An all-around/well-rounded graduating senior from Durango High School, Animas High School or Big Picture High School
-Burtoni family welcomes all applicants who have above a 2.5 GPA. GPA will be looked at but not highly considered. The goal is to support a student who always gives 100% effort and wants to find success in their future goals
-Totally committed to an activity in which the student is involved; must be able to showcase how student is a hard worker (in sports, school, out-of-school activity and/or job); and continuously striving to improve self
-Planning to attend a Trade School/Vocational School, 2-year college, or 4-year college or university
Applications will be evaluated on:
-Individual determination to succeed
-Future goals and future career path and plans to achieve them
-The activity or activities in which you have been involved and a description of your efforts in support of the activity or activities
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications are by Electronic Submission Only via the link provided. If you do not have access to a computer, please inform your High School Counselor. To ensure a complete application, please read through the details below.
A complete application will include:
-All student information (i.e. student name, contact information, GPA, intended colleges, etc.)
-Letters of Recommendation (LORs) from the following:
-LOR #1: A person associated with an activity in which you have been involved, explaining how you always do YOUR best
-LOR #2: A teacher, supervisor, coach/activity sponsor or counselor, explaining how you always do YOUR best
-Letter of Interest: 250-500 word essay that addresses:
-What are your academic and professional goals; and how have your life experiences shaped who you are today? Explain your academic and professional goals.
-Explain how you always do YOUR best and give 100% effort.
Have questions? Contact DEFscholarships@gmail.com