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50th 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 50th 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 Collections Library, BGH 3rd floor.
- October 21 Amplify Conference
Contact us about complimentary attendance for Billy Graham Scholars
- 7:30-9AM Registration* for the BGSP reunion week and Amplify in the Armerding Lobby
- 8AM-5PM Hospitality Zone for BG Scholars in Armerding 356, the Koolman Student Lobby
- October 22 Amplify Conference
- 8AM-1PM Hospitality Zone for BG Scholars in BGH 224.
- October 23 Campus visit options
- 7:15-8:15 AM Thursday morning prayer. BGH 2nd floor commons.
- 8AM-3PM Hospitality Zone for BG Scholars in BGH 224
- 9-11AM Billy Graham's Wheaton Tour. Register by 10/21 (max. 15). Email robert.shuster@wheaton.edu
- 11AM-1PM TESOL& Intercultural Studies Open House BGH 207 lounge area
- 11:30AM-12:30PM Morning campus tour. Register in advance (max.10)
- 1-2:30 PM Humanitarian & Disaster Institute Open House - Student Services Building (SSB) 201
- 1PM greeting from Kent Annan, Dir. of HDL, who is available until 1:15 PM
- 1:45PM Jamie Aten, Founder and Dir. of HDI is available until 2:00 PM
- 2-3PM Afternoon campus tour. Register in advance (max.10)
- 3-5PM Graduate Admissions Open House - BGH 2nd floor commons
- October 24, Major events
- 9-10AM Psychology department breakfast reception BGH M209 and ONLINE
- 10:40 AM Billy Graham Scholars' Chapel, Edman Chapel (balcony seating)
- 2-4PM Billy Graham Scholars' Reception, Coray Gymnasium
- 6-9PM Billy Graham Scholarship Program Reunion dinner/program, Coray Gymnasium. Invitation only. Register for the Dinner by 10/13!
- October 25, Gospel Concert. 7-9:30 PM Armerding Center Concert Hall.
- October 26, World Christian Fellowship. 7-8:30 PM Coray Gymnasium
Registration for the reunion week is available at other times in the graduate admissions office (BGH 258) 9:30-5PM T-Th. On Friday, register at the Coray lobby table before dinner.
- 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
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.
Billy Graham Missionary Scholars are welcomed back to join our yearly missions conference.
Please contact us to participate: speak, missions table exhibit, panel, etc...
- 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
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