Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship

Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship

Overview: An endowed scholarship established by Chance and Lora Bunger to support Lincoln High School graduates with demonstrated financial need who intend to pursue post-secondary education.

Geographic Scope: Lincoln High School graduates; Wayne County, Indiana

Focus Areas: Higher education, post-secondary education support

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Named In Memory Of: Ray Willard, a well-known farmer in Western Wayne County who preached the importance of attending college to his children and grandchildren and financially supported their education

Donors: Chance and Lora Bunger (founders); Additional support from: 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

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Background: Since 1979, the Wayne County Foundation has existed to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, to enhance the spirit of community and to improve the quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana area.