UIS Burnett Family Scholarship Fund

The Burnett Family Scholarship was created in 2017 by Darrel Burnett. Two members of the Burnett family have graduated from UIS. Darrel earned a bachelor’s degree in communication in 1978 from UIS (then Sangamon State University). After 15 years in broadcasting, primarily in sports, Darrell successfully began a career in business. He is known for his service and philanthropy. He received the UIS Alumni Achievement Award in 2016. Jeffrey Burnett, Darrel’s son, graduated from UIS in 2017 with a degree in Public Affairs Reporting. Like his father, he has a career in broadcasting. He is a news producer and on-air talent for Quincy Media. The Burnett Family Scholarship is open to academically qualified UIS students enrolled in Social Work or in a major within the College of Business and Management. Either graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. The Burnett Family would like students who have possess a true commitment towards their education and working toward their degree to receive the scholarship.