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 counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky where the Gray Family has historically operated. Students can access this opportunity through our Universal Application.

Award Amount

Two Nonrenewable $1,000 Awards


Congratulations to the FY25 recipients!

Application Dates

The application is currently closed.


Check back in November 2025.

  • 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

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Once you've thoroughly reviewed all of the eligibility requirements, you're ready to begin the application process.

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