Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship
This annual scholarship was established by the heirs and friends of the Gray Family to honor the legacy of past presidents of the family’s business interests. It is intended to support and encourage high school graduates from communities in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky where the Gray Family has historically operated. Students can access this opportunity through our 2025–2026 Community Scholarships Common Application.
Award Amount
Application Dates
The application opens December 1, 2025
Deadline: January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating high school seniors who attend a high school located in the following counties in Illinois, Indiana, or Kentucky who have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) and are planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Illinois
Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Lawrence, Saline, Wabash, White
Indiana
Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Warrick
Kentucky
Butler, Ohio, McLean
Selection Criteria
All of the following selection criteria are worth 10 points in the application review process.
- Academics
- Work Experience
- School Activities
- Community Service/Activities
- Extracurricular Activities: Fine Arts
- Extracurricular Activities: Sports
- Personal Statement
- Unusual Circumstances
- Financial Need
- Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals
- Letters of Recommendation
Supplemental Requirements
Essay
Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages)
Two Letters of Recommendation
- One from a teacher
- One from someone who is not related to the applicant and is not a school official or Community Foundation Alliance Board or County Advisory Board member
Completion of the FAFSA
Official Grade Transcript
