Guy David Gundlach Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Guy David Gundlach Memorial Scholarship offers a $20,000 tuition award over four years for Elkhart County residents graduating from local accredited high schools. This scholarship supports students planning to enroll in four-year degree programs at Indiana colleges or universities, particularly those from households where parents haven't completed a four-year degree. It honors David Gundlach's commitment to education as a path to a meaningful life.

Note: Students interested in this scholarship should speak with their high school counselor to request an access code. This code allows them to begin the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application online.
Students who are nominated but not selected for the Lilly Scholarship are awarded the Guy David Gundlach Memorial Scholarship—a $20,000 tuition award, paid over four years ($5,000 per year). This scholarship from the Community Foundation honors the generosity and vision of David Gundlach, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who believed education was key to a meaningful life.

Eligibility

Be a resident of Elkhart CountyBe a graduate of an accredited Elkhart County high schoolBe planning to enroll in a four-year degree program at an accredited Indiana college or university beginning in fall 2026Have completed a course of study meeting Core 40, Indiana Academic Honors Diploma, or an equivalent standardLive in a household where neither parent/guardian has completed a four-year college degree