A Half-Century of Blessing
1975-2025

50^th Anniversary of the Billy Graham Scholarship Program

“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth Colossians 1:3-6 ESV.

"Because training leaders for the Lord’s service worldwide has been one of its primary goals, from its inception in 1974-75, the program has provided scholarship assistance to international students enrolled in Wheaton Graduate School.”

In 2025-26 we will glorify God and celebrate our 50^th anniversary!

Every Billy Graham Scholar is invited to return to campus to reminisce, share your stories, and inspire the next generations.

Schedule of Events

Fall 2025

• Special display of international gifts in the Special Collections Library, BGH 3^rd floor.

• October 21-24: Reunion Week
  • October 21, 22 Amplify Conference
    Contact us about complimentary attendance for Billy Graham Scholars
  • October 23
    Campus tours, Billy Graham walking tour, Graduate School open house
  • October 24, 10:40am
    Billy Graham Scholars Chapel, Edman
  • October 24, 2:00-4:00pm
    Billy Graham Scholars' Reception, Coray
  • October 24, 6:00-9:00pm 
    Billy Graham Scholarship Program Reunion Dinner and Program, Coray Alumni Gym
    Register for the Dinner Today!
    
    
• November 12: Wheaton to the Nations 
  • Showcasing enrolled Billy Graham Scholars' experiences and insights from various contexts to inspire and inform students and practitioners. Refreshments. Open to the public. No registration required.
  • Break out panels re: Christian education, mental health, reaching young people, Muslim ministry, working across languages, urban pastoral work.
  • 6:30-8:30 PM Barrows Auditorium & rooms in the Billy Graham Hall.

Spring 2026

• January 16: Billy Graham Urban Scholars' Symposium
  Luncheon with ministry sharing, testimonies, & networking in collaboration with the Chaplain's Office and the Bishop Emery Lindsay Chapel and Consortium. Mid-day. Registration required.
• February 18, 19, 20: Missions in Focus
  Billy Graham Missionary Scholars are welcomed back to join our yearly missions conference.
• February 21: To the Nations Among Us
  • Forum featuring Billy Graham Scholars who reach across cultures in the U.S. Plenary speaker and workshops.
  • Equipping you to be a light among the nations right in your neighborhood with practical resources from Wheaton College and inspiration from each other; networking opportunities.
  • Lunch included
  • 10 AM-2PM  Billy Graham Hall 
  • Free, but please register here

Housing

• Hampton Inn
  205 W. North Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188 
  $105+tx. room rate for Wheaton College. Complimentary breakfast.  630.681.9200 
• Holiday Inn
  150 S. Gary Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188 
  $107+tx. room rate for Wheaton College.  630.665.3000
• We have a few homestays available   Contact us 

Around the Globe

Billy Graham Scholarship recipients live and work in more than 130 countries around the world (those shown in orange in the above map.)