Celebrating the Billy Graham Scholars Program

Billy Graham Scholarship Program, 1975-2025

For the last five decades, the Billy Graham Scholarship Program has welcomed students from around the world, equipping them for full-time Christian service in a wide variety of global ministry opportunities.

This exhibit will be on display in the Special Collections Commons through May 2026. Located on the third floor of Billy Graham Hall, the Commons is open to the campus community and the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Select Class Portraits of Billy Graham Scholars

Billy Graham Scholarship Program Artifacts

The following artifacts have been donated by Billy Graham Scholars over the years to their professors and program administrators. These objects—some ornate decorative artifacts and others ordinary household items—represent either the Scholar’s home country or the country where they intend to serve after completing their degree program.

Crab Sculpture, Philippines

Wooden crab sculpture from the Philippines. A gift from Josephine Lapida-Pabalate, M.A. Educational Ministries, 1989.

Piranha Figurine, Venezuela

Amazonian piranha figurine from Venezuela. A gift from Steven Hicks (US missionary to Venezuela), M.A. Missions & Intercultural Studies, 1996.

Woman with Basket Figurine, Romania

Figurine of woman in traditional Romanian dress with a basket. A gift from Adrian Ban, M.A. Educational Ministries, 1994.

Boat and Rowers Sculpture, Nigeria

Wooden sculpture of a boat with three seated figures from Nigeria. A gift from Matthew Afolabi, M.A. Communications, 1990.

Taj Mahal Model, India

Miniature model of the Taj Mahal from India. A gift from Jemima Wesley-Williams, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2017.

920x613 Wooden Tortoise and Snail Sculpture

Tortoise and Snail Sculpture, Ghana

Wooden tortoise and snail sculpture, reflecting the traditional Ghanaian saying "Abofra bo nnwa na ommo akyekyedee" (A child breaks a snail, not a tortoise). A gift from Charles Konadu, M.A. Educational Ministries, 1987.

Rice Bowl and Scroll, Thailand

Rice bowl and scroll from Thailand. A gift from Bonnie Tsai, M.A. Communication, 1991.

Blue and White Vase, Malaysia

Blue and white porcelain vase from Malaysia. Gift from Tien Fock Leong, M.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, 1991.

Nesting Dolls, Russia

Set of traditional Russian nesting dolls. A gift from Evgeniya Fazletdinova, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2017.

Woman with Pot Sculpture, Cameroon

Wooden sculpture of woman with pot on head from Cameroon. Gift of Georges Kingue, M.A. Biblical Exegesis, 2021.

Coptic Hand Crosses, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Coptic Hand crosses. Gift of Oyvind Aadland, M.A. Communication, 1987.

Elephant Sculpture, Thailand

Black, wooden elephant sculpture from Thailand. Gift of Kun Luo, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, 2018.

Knife and Sheaf, Indonesia

Knife with wooden sheath from Thailand. Gift from Thomas Yeakley (U.S. missionary to Indonesia), M.A. Missions and Intercultural Studies, 1991.

Coffee Harvester Figurine, Brazil

Coffee harvester figurine from Brazil. Gift from Marcos Caldas, M.A. Communication, 1990.

Pray for Cambodia Carving

Pray for Cambodia wooden sign. Gift from Eunjin Kim (Korean missionary to Cambodia), M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, 2023.

Dancer Figurine, Thailand

Figurine of a dancer in traditional dress, Thailand. Gift from Itchaya Suriyakom, M.A. Communication, 1989.