Dunkirk Community Funds: Marilee & Gayle Gaunt Scholarship Grant

The Dunkirk Community Funds: Marilee & Gayle Gaunt Scholarship, established in 2007 by The Dunkirk Foundation, honors the memory of Betty L. Gaunt's daughters, Marilee and Gayle, who tragically passed away in 1966. This scholarship aims to support residents of Dunkirk, IN, or those living within two miles of its boundary, by providing financial assistance for educational and vocational training at post-secondary institutions.

Portland Foundation
The Portland Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Portland, Maine, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the local community through grantmaking and strategic support. The Foundation acts as a steward of charitable resources, collaborating with donors, nonprofits, and stakeholders to respond to pressing community needs, promote civic vitality, and foster long-term positive change in the greater Portland region.
Mission, Vision & Priorities
Key priorities include improving educational outcomes, enhancing economic opportunity, supporting arts and culture, advancing health and human services, and promoting collaboration across sectors to address systemic challenges and build shared prosperity.
This scholarship was established in 2007 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation, after the passing of Betty L. Gaunt, in memory of her daughters Marilee Gaunt and Gayle Gaunt who were tragically killed in July 1966. The fund is to provide scholarships to individuals seeking educational and vocational training at a post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

Applicants must be residents of Dunkirk, IN or reside within two miles of the corporate boundary of Dunkirk.