The Gunn Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money for, and provides college scholarships to, graduating Gunn High School seniors who require significant financial support to attend college. Many recipients are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships fund essential expenses — housing deposits, computers, enrollment fees — often unmet by aid packages.
We invite qualified students to apply, community members to donate, and interested volunteers to email us at info@gunnfound.org for details.
In spring of 2026, our donors granted over $147,000 in scholarships to 30 resilient and motivated members of the graduating class. Each is the first in their family to go to college. With your help, we can do the same for the Class of 2027! Please join us.
Watch this video to hear scholarship recipients describe in their own words why an award from their community is so meaningful.
"... it helped me struggle less and finish strong."
"I think that the scholarship was letting me dream."
"It kinda led me out of the darkness.... It made the transition from high school to college that much easier for me."
"I'd never had someone give me a lump sum and say that 'we believe in you and you should use this for your success.'"
“I feel very fortunate to be receiving the Gunn Foundation Scholarship
because it's very reassuring to know that there's people
behind me supporting me, you know, every step of the way.”
— Natalia, 2023 Gunn Foundation Scholarship Recipient