How much funding does Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Lincoln High School graduates.

How often is Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship offered?

Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship

Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Lincoln High School graduates
Geographic Scope: Wayne County, Indiana

Other requirements

Demonstrate financial need
Intend to pursue post-secondary education
Award Frequency: Annual awards in perpetuity
Additional Supporters: Brad and Alejandra Barkley, Bill and Barbara Bunger, Shannon and Melinda Bunger, Kenneth and Dana Burk, Chris and Neelam Evans, Thomas G.

Overview

An endowed scholarship established by local philanthropists Chance and Lora Bunger to support Lincoln High School graduates.

Named After: Ray Willard, a well-known farmer in Western Wayne County who was remembered as someone who advocated for college education and financially supported his children and grandchildren's education.

Eligibility:

Lincoln High School graduates
Demonstrate financial need
Intend to pursue post-secondary education

Geographic Scope: Wayne County, Indiana

Award Frequency: Annual awards in perpetuity

Additional Supporters: Brad and Alejandra Barkley, Bill and Barbara Bunger, Shannon and Melinda Bunger, Kenneth and Dana Burk, Chris and Neelam Evans, Thomas G. Ferkinhoff, CPA, Dr. John Hill, Jill Lees, Lori and Dana Nollette, Giovanni Poletti, Larry and Missy Russell, Tammy Savoy, David Wilhite, and Chad Worl.

Contact Information:

Phone: 765-962-1638
Email: info@waynecountyfoundation.org
Address: 33 South 7th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374
Website: waynecountyfoundation.org

What Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 80
Total given: $2.7M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,200–$241K

By dollars: Indiana 96%, North Carolina 1%, Massachusetts 1%. Top recipient cities: Richmond, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centerville, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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