GYBA Scholarship

Grayslake Youth Baseball Association

David G Peregrin Scholarship

Deadline: April 11^th, 2025

A $2,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to Grayslake Community High School District 127 *senior(s) (Class 2025) who plan to further their education at an institution of higher learning immediately following graduation. This award is limited to senior varsity softball and baseball players.

Applicants must submit the following: 

·     Completed cover sheet with Counselor’s signature.

·     Typed personal statement on where you see yourself and your aspirations.

·     Proof of acceptance (or proof of application if acceptance has not yet been received) to college or university of choice.

·     List of school and community activities, including leadership positions outside of baseball. Be specific on involvement and personal achievements that could be formative in your future dreams. 

·     Official sealed academic transcript (based on 7 semesters)

·     Completed Scholarship Recipient Certification.

·     Proof of lettering in varsity softball or baseball from Athletic Director.

• Candidates must make themselves available for a 20-minute interview with Scholarship Committee. 

Selection will be based on individuals who have demonstrated leadership and life skills through civic and community activities, academic success, and the fulfillment of the “TEAM” commitment.

*The Scholarship Foundation Committee reserves the exclusive right in determining the individual / individuals recognized for this award. In the event the committee recognizes that more than one candidate is deserved of this award, the monetary amount can be adjusted accordingly. 

GYBA SCHORLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

·    2006 Micah Yarbrough

·    2007 Laura Rosenkrantz

·    2008 Clayton Hendricksen

·    2009 Chris Brown

·    2010 Mitch Tielke

·    2011 Breanna Leon

·    2012 Ryan Hamrick

·    2013 Emily West

·    2014 Jamie Brew

·    2015 Cassie Cowperthwaite

·    2016 Griffin Edwards / Sam Nozicka [Co-Winners]

·    2017 Declan Peterson

·    2018 Ray Bradley

·    2019 Bridgett Marshall

·    2020 Ashley Reese / Joshua Shuman [Co-Winners]

·    2021 Jessica Pozezinski

·    2022 Colin Woods / Brendan Whalen [Co-Winners]

·    2023 Emily Gaeding / Samuel Cooper [co-Winners]

·    2024 Brendan Kirkner / Trinity Breault [Co-Winners]

Thank You to the Grayslake Youth Baseball Association and the Scholarship namesake for providing a legacy in our community