Lucille Davis Burton Scholarship

The Lucille Davis Burton Scholarship honors the life and legacy of a woman whose impact on the Winter Haven community was both powerful and deeply personal. Lucille Burton was known for her unwavering generosity, her dedication to youth, and her belief in the power of education to transform lives. Whether she was mentoring a young person, volunteering her time, or offering support to families in need, Lucille led with heart, humility, and purpose.

This scholarship is open to all current and past Filling The Lane (FTL) members, including current college students connected to the program. It is designed to support students who exemplify the values Lucille lived by: service, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to community.

📌 Requirements
You must be in attendance at the Lucille Burton Scholarship Banquet on June 27th at 6:30 PM at the Winter Haven Fieldhouse.
Winners will be asked to read a short speech during the event.

📄 Required Documents
To be considered for the Lucille Davis Burton Scholarship, applicants must upload the following:

Two Letters of Recommendation:

One from a current or past teacher who can speak to your academic character and growth.
One from a community member (coach, mentor, pastor, employer, etc.) who can speak to your impact, involvement, or leadership in the community.
Be sure each letter includes the recommender’s full name, contact information, and their relationship to you.

Optional Informations 

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)

ACT/SAT scores are not required for scholarship eligibility. However, providing an ACT score can increase the likelihood of your selection as compared to other candidates.

All scholarship applicants reporting an ACT score will be asked to provide official verification.

Your essay should be 1000 -3000 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration. 

By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

Filling The Lane is committed to providing equal opportunities in all of its programs, activities, and educational initiatives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where every student, family, and community member is valued and supported.